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By TOM WIEDMANN May 24, 2021 at 3:52 PM American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten visits First Ave School as part of a nationwide tour she’s embarked on to visit schools reopening for in-person instruction. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten visits First Ave School as part of a ... Credits: Tom Wiedmann American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten visits First Ave School as part of a nationwide tour she’s embarked on to visit schools ...

Minnesota music venues prepare for the summer of local artists Minneapolis-based band Kiss The Tiger performs. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Some music festivals are still canceled or postponed amid loosening COVID-19 restrictions, but at the same time, other opportunities are popping up and helping put local musicians in front of larger audiences.   "I can count one hand how many gigs we’ve had and they were all outdoors," said Meghan Kreidler of the band Kiss The Tiger. Minnesota music venues pre...

Minnesota music venues and festivals cheer Gov. Walzs looser restrictions Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune For the music festivals that were already banking on it, the rollback on capacity limits and mask mandates announced by COVID-19 Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday means their events can go on as planned. For music venues and promoters of smaller concerts, it means its time to start planning. The new state rules will remove the 10,000-person capacity audience limits for large out...

Streetscape upgrades around Thirty Eight Elizabeth development set to begin 6 May, 2021 12:53 AM 3 minutes to read Artists impression of the upgraded area. Photo / Supplied Bay of Plenty Times The overhaul of streets surrounding the Thirty Eight Elizabeth development are set to start this week. The upgrade of the area, including Elizabeth St, Devonport Rd, First Ave and the lane between Elizabeth St and First Ave is one step closer with the contract being awarded to Hawkins, Tauranga City Coun...

Jolt in First Aves concert calendar sees Flaming Lips, Rufus Wainwright, many more added Glass Animals, Dead Can Dance, Jose Gonzalez and the Lemonheads are also among this weeks new show announcements.  May 4, 2021 — 9:50am Text size Copy shortlink: What started as a trickle of new concerts a month ago has turned into a flood for First Avenues promotions team, which is announcing a swath of fall, winter and spring indoor dates thi...

mnewbanks@mariettatimes.com An Akron man was indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury this week on charges of aggravated possession of drugs and tampering with evidence. Javon L. Wilson, 30, of 215 E. Spring Court, was arrested after a traffic stop Oct. 7 on Interstate 77 near milepost 13 in Aurelius Township. Washington County Assistant Prosecutor James Schneider said Wilson was following another vehicle too close, went to pass them without using a turn signal, and then drove back in front...

MENDOTA - The Mendota Police Department are investigating a incident where shots were fired Saturday evening. Before 7 PM authorities say they were called to a

Covid 19 vaccination centre for frontline healthcare workers opens in Tauranga 12 Apr, 2021 09:05 PM 3 minutes to read Ngāti Ranginui kaumatua Tu Pearson (centre) and Des Tata (right) officiated the opening of the Covid-19 Vaccination Centre on First Ave with a whakatau. Photo / Supplied Ngāti Ranginui kaumatua Tu Pearson (centre) and Des Tata (right) officiated the opening of the Covid-19 Vaccination Centre on First Ave with a whakatau. Photo / Supplied Bay of Plenty Times A Covid-19 vaccina...

Removal of its first tower crane signalled completion of the development is in sight.

10 best things our critics are watching this week From Cristin Miliotis dark new comedy to a Topher Grace sitcom, heres what were tuning into.  April 1, 2021 — 11:30am Text size Copy shortlink: Made for Love This HBO Max eight-parter has a lot in common with "Black Mirror," so its appropriate that it features Cristin Milioti, a standout in the Netflix series classic "Star Trek" episode. This time around, she plays a woman who freak...