Tommy Wiita

Minneapolis, Saint Paul

Digital Media Producer/Journalist @KSTP. @MNSUMankato alum. Insatiable. Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer. He/Him/His. Human Rights For All.

Articles

MnDOT to install 12 new EV charging stations along I-94, I-90

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced 12 new locations in the state that will receive electric vehicle charging stations. The charging stations will be located along Interstates 90 and 94, with nearly $10 million in funding being provided through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The program was part of the Biden Administration's 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress.
Falling Knife to honor late owner Tom Berg with memorial party

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

Falling Knife Brewing Company in northeast Minneapolis has planned a "Celebration of Life" for its late owner, Tom Berg, who died unexpectedly at his home earlier this month at the age of 46. The business reflected on the "amazing outpouring of love and support" it has seen since Berg's death. "We honestly cannot thank you all enough for carrying us in this truly awful time. Now, let's celebrate the incredible life of our dear friend Tom Berg together," it said in a Facebook post.
As Minneapolis officials gather for triple killing press conference, new fatal shooting reported blocks away

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

As Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and Mayor Jacob Frey gathered to give an update on last night's triple killing, another fatal shooting was reported just three blocks away. Police had called a press conference at 1:30 p.m. following the shooting that left two men and a woman dead and another man and woman seriously injured at Bloomington Avenue and East 25th Street late Tuesday night.
Minnesota reduces distance on return-to-office requirement for state employees

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

The State of Minnesota is reducing the distance exemption on its recently announced return-to-work policy, meaning employees who live more than 50 miles away from their place of employment can still work remotely. Last month, Governor Tim Walz ordered state employees to return to the office for at least half of their working hours starting on June 1, a requirement of all staff who live within 75 miles of their primary place of work.
St. Paul toy store joins lawsuit against President Donald Trump's tariffs

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

A St. Paul toy store located off Grand Avenue has joined a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump regarding the legality of his tariffs. The lawsuit was initially filed in New Jersey by lead plaintiff Stonemaier Games last week. St. Paul's Mischief Toy Store joined the lawsuit on Tuesday. Other board game companies, such as XYZ Game Labs, Rookie Mage, Spielcraft, and TinkerHouse Games, are also named as plaintiffs.
GOP's Keri Heintzeman wins special election to replace Justin Eichorn in Senate District 6

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

Minnesota Republican Keri Heintzeman defeated DFL opponent Denise Slipy in a special election Tuesday night for the state's Senate District 6 seat, which Justin Eichorn vacated last month after he was charged with solicitation of a minor. Heintzeman won by a 20.7% margin, receiving received just over 60% (12,751) of the vote while Slipy received just under 40% (8,376).
Remains of Wisconsin woman last seen in 2016 found in St. Cloud

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

Police in St. Cloud say the remains of a woman who went missing in June 2016 have been found. The remains are that of Shannah Marie Boiteau, 23, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Almost nine years ago, Boiteau was last seen running into a wooded area where her skeletal remains were ultimately found on Saturday afternoon.
Biotech manufacturer to open $132M flagship campus in Maple Grove

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

The bioindustrial manufacturing nonprofit BioMADE has announced its flagship facility will be in Maple Grove, confirming plans for a $132 million manufacturing campus. BioMADE, a collaboration of public and private enterprise pursuing the manufacturing of "high-value" chemicals, materials, textiles, fuels and bioplastics from agricultural feedstocks and waste, will take over the building at 7500 Meridian Circle North.
Prior Lake man killed his mother, sexually assaulted stranger the next day

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

A Prior Lake man has been charged with killing his mother and the following day breaking into a stranger's home and sexually assaulting a woman. Aaron Matthew Schlossin, 36, is charged with 2nd-degree murder in the killing of 67-year-old Diana Kaiser, who was found inside her home on the 4500 block of Colorado Street Southeast during a welfare check on Sunday. Kaiser had not been seen since Thursday, prompting a 911 call from a neighbor.
Tornado warning alert sent in error in Crow Wing County during Monday storms

2 weeks ago | bringmethenews.com | Tommy Wiita

A tornado warning alert was sent out in error to Crow Wing County residents during Monday's severe storms in Minnesota. County officials say Crow Wing County Emergency Management was conducting a monthly test - required by FEMA - of its Everbridge ALERT system that informs the public in the event of an emergency. During the test, texts and phone calls were sent out in error at 3:45 p.m., stating there was tornado warning in the area.