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By Katie Wermus
Published August 11, 2025 6:15am CDT
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Wildfire smoke returns to Minnesota on Monday, prompting an air quality alert for an otherwise sunny and mild day.
What to expect:
An air quality alert is in effect until Tuesday morning, with the AQI expected to be in the red or orange across Minnesota on Monday, meaning the air quality is considered unhealthy for everyone or unhealthy for sensitive groups.… Read more
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Atlanta’s music scene mourns rising rapper T-Hood reportedly passed away, according to sources.
News of his passing has shaken the Hip-Hop community, with many celebrities and fans across Atlanta taking to social media to share their grief and pay tribute to the artist. T-Hood, recognized for his signature single dreadlock and gritty Atlanta sound, was a promising Hip-Hop and R&B talent who had been steadily building a name for himself.
Hood’s work ethic and authenticity earned him collaborations with several major artists in the city.… Read more
New information is surfacing concerning a cyberattack that infiltrated the City of St. Paul’s computer network. Mayor Melvin Carter says it was a malware attack that sought to invade and infect the city’s system. He added that he’s not ready to reveal if it was a ransomware attack. Mayor Carter added that emergency systems are fully operational, but local libraries and recreational centers have no internet. The city is not accepting online payments for water and other services. … Read more
Community leaders and advocates are urging the Met Council to scrap plans for the Blue Line extension—and replace it with a bus rapid transit system instead. They say buses would be cheaper, faster to deploy, and less disruptive to neighborhoods. The Council says it’s still weighing all options.
Governor Tim Walz is moving to shut down the Housing Stabilization Services program, citing concerns over fraud and mismanagement. The decision impacts thousands of low-income Minnesotans who rely on the service to maintain stable housing. Critics warn the closure could deepen the state’s housing crisis.
The Twin Cities Music & Movement Festival hits St. Paul this Saturday! From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Western Sculpture Park, enjoy a full day of soul, R&B, stepping, and community vibes—featuring The Johnnie Brown Experience, Ray Covington, and Gwen Matthews. It’s free, family-friendly, with food trucks, vendors, and good energy all around. Hosted by the Twin Cities Steppers Association and friends—you already know it’s going to be a vibe!
September 20, 2017
KMOJ-FM 89.9 LAUNCHES THE STATE’S FIRST URBAN HIP-HOP STATION
The New Urban Hip-Hop sound heats up the Minneapolis-St. Paul airwaves today at Noon and in the process logging another first for The Center for Communication and Development/ KMOJ-FM and HD1.
CCD/KMOJ-FM 89.9 is on the air with KMOJ HD2, The Ice. The new HD Channel, found at KMOJ-FM 89.9 HD2, is Minnesota’s first Urban Hip-Hop format. The Ice will also present Public Affairs programming in keeping with its community radio FCC license.… Read more
