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Minneapolis Wins 2029 Rotary International Convention Bid

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Minneapolis Wins 2029 Rotary International Convention Bid



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The Rotary’s 2029 international convention will be held in Minneapolis for the first time since 1974.  The gathering is expected to bring in an estimated $30.4 million in local business sales and thousands of visitors, according to Rotary International.

On Monday, Rotary International announced that Minneapolis-St. Paul won the provisional bid for its 120th international convention running from May 26 to May 30, 2029. With over 1.4 million members from over 46,000 clubs across the world, Rotary is a service organization that works with businesses and communities to tackle issues ranging from education to health to environmental impacts.

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The winning bid was led by Rotary clubs in Minnesota and Iowa. The Rotary predicts the convention will draw 15,000 Rotary members from around the world, according to a news release. The organization also noted that Rotary members visiting the city for the convention will use hotels in Minneapolis, Bloomington, St. Paul, and space in the Minneapolis Convention Center itself. This is estimated to bring in more than $30 million to the local economy.

“Abundant in fresh water, nature, and cultural diversity, Minneapolis – the City of Lakes – is the ideal location for our members and participants to connect and celebrate our friendships, cultures, and shared commitment to making a positive difference in the world,” Rotary International president Gordon McInally said in the release.



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Medicaid fraudster still owes $1.7M in restitution

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Medicaid fraudster still owes .7M in restitution


A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.



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Person found fatally shot inside car in Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis, police say

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Person found fatally shot inside car in Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis, police say



A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death inside a car parked along the Mississippi River, the Minneapolis Park Police Department said.

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Around 6:40 a.m. Sunday, officers from Minneapolis Park police and the city’s police department responded to a report of a body in a car at Mill Ruins Park. They found an adult with a fatal gunshot wound at the scene, as well as a firearm.

The Minneapolis Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating.

Police said the Hennepin County medical examiner will determine the manner and cause of death, as well as the person’s identity.



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Teacher takes canoe trip to raise funds for students

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Teacher takes canoe trip to raise funds for students


A teacher at Prairie Seeds Academy in Brooklyn Park is canoeing 1,000 miles down the Mississippi River to help students reconnect with nature, while raising $20,000 for students affected by the federal immigration crackdown in the process. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story.



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