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A potentially harmful bloom of blue-green algae at two popular Minneapolis beaches has prompted city officials to issue an alert to community members. A blue-green algae advisory is in place at Lake Nokomis' Main Beach and 50th Street Beach after microcystin was detected in this week’s water samples. That’s the chemical that blue-green algae can produce, and its levels on the Minneapolis lake exceeded the amount that state agencies recommend for safe swimming and water activities.The naturally occurring algal bloom can be toxic to both humans and animals, but there is no way to tell if it is toxic just by looking at it.Officials are now asking residents to keep children and pets out of the water while the algal bloom is present. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency The Minnesota Department of Health advises, “When in doubt, stay out!” and to avoid swimming if you can’t see your feet in knee-high water. If you think you or your pet has been swimming or wading in an algae bloom, wash them off with fresh water immediately.Blue-green algal blooms are most common in warm, calm, sunny weather when temperatures are over 75 degrees, and typically occur during summer and early fall. It typically looks like pea soup or spilled green paint on the water.The advisory comes as the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is also investigating a reported fish kill on Lake Nokomis, where about 150 fish were found dead Monday near the boat launch and on the western lakeshore.According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, lake fish can be prone to disease in the late spring and early summer because warming water stresses out the aquatic animal's immune systems and deprives them of oxygen. Fish kills do not impact the lake's water quality for swimming or boating.The early summer water quality issues aren't limited to Minneapolis, either. Across Hennepin County, weekly water testing is now underway at public beaches to ensure they remain safe for swimming.The city of Plymouth announced Thursday that East Medicine Lake Beach will be closed until further notice due to high levels of E. coli bacteria, though another beach on the west side of the lake remains open.Weekly testing will run through Labor Day. For more information about Hennepin County swimming beach closures, click here.For up-to-date information on Minneapolis lake water quality, click here.

How to Avoid Paying $139 for Amazon Prime This article contains Amazon affiliate links. As we get closer to Prime Day, you may want to look into the Amazon Prime membership to get some of the better deals. But it is not cheap and it’s not something that automatically makes sense for everyone. An Amazon Prime membership now costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, after first launching 20 years ago at just $79/year. It now offers many other perks besides free shipping. But not everyone has to pay full price, or needs to get Amazon Prime at all. Let’s see what options you have. Sign Up for the Amazon Prime Free Trial This is the best option to get started. You can just go to Amazon Prime. and if you are eligible for a free trial, you will have an option to select “Start your free 30-day trial”. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign up. You will have access to free Two-Day shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music and more. 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Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your EBT card or another qualifying document. You can provide proof of eligibility or participation from the following programs: SNAP EBT Medicaid Woman, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Direct Express Debit Card (DE) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Tribal Assistance Eligibility Letter (TTANF) Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) If you reverify your eligibility every 12 months, you receive the discount for up to four years from the date you sign up. Navy Federal Flagship Rewards Card Navy Federal Credit Union’s Visa Signature® Flagship Rewards Credit Card offers a free year of Amazon Prime. You need to be a Navy Federal Credit Union member (military, veterans, and family members) before applying. Skip Amazon Prime While Amazon Prime offers lots of benefits, it’s not really essential for everyone. If all you really care about is free shipping for example, then you can get that by spending at least $35 per order in the Amazon store. You’ll need to check to see if the item is fulfilled and shipped by Amazon and therefore eligible for free shipping on the product detail page. The delivery time for these orders can take between five and eight days, but it may be even less on some cases. You can even save up to 15% on some items with Amazon’s Subscribe and Save program. This program is designed to help shoppers with everyday essentials, that you never run out of toothpaste, toilet paper, dog food, or other necessities. The service is free, even to non-Prime members. Read more about how it works. Pay Full Price If you are not eligible for a discounted membership or a free trial, and you still want Amazon Prime, then your only option is to pay full price for it. However, it’s important to evaluate your shopping habits and decide if it’s worth paying $139. If you’re not sure, then you can start with a monthly membership. Amazon Prime can be worth the price if you use its benefits regularly. For $139/year (or $14.99/month), you get: Free two-day (and often same-day) shipping on many items Don’t need your Prime order right away? Select No-Rush Shipping and earn rewards for future purchases. Prime Video streaming with movies, TV, and some original content Prime Music (limited catalog) and Prime Reading Free Grubhub+: Enjoy unlimited $0 food delivery fees, exclusive savings, and more with a free Grubhub+ membership. Exclusive deals during Prime Day and early access to Lightning Deals Amazon Photos unlimited photo storage Grocery delivery benefits in eligible areas Save up to 50% at Amazon Fresh and 10% or more at Whole Foods Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this article. Using links on the site for Amazon purchases is the best way you can support the site as you normally can't earn cash back for these purchases. But, you should still check shopping portals such as Rakuten, TopCashback, RebatesMe, ShopBack and others for possible cashback. Your support is always greatly appreciated! The post How to Avoid Paying $139 for Amazon Prime Membership appeared first on Danny the Deal Guru.

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A Farmington man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for stabbing his wife 10 times, leaving her with serious injuries. On Thursday, Mehdi Badaoui, 53, was sentenced to 240 months in prison in Dakota County court. He previously pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree attempted murder in connection with the April 15, 2025 stabbing. According to charges, Farmington Police Department officers were called to a domestic assault report at around 8:30 a.m. that morning. At the home, officers were told there was a woman who had been stabbed and could not move. Mehdi BadaouiDakota County Sheriff's Office A witness in the home then led the officers to a bedroom where the victim, Badaoui’s wife, was lying on her side in a pool of blood. Officers observed multiple stab wounds while treating her.The victim was then taken to the hospital for emergency surgery, with medical staff finding a total of 10 stab wounds.Badaoui was found in the garage of the home with blood on his hand and was taken into custody. In an interview with police, Badaoui’s wife stated that her husband had accused her of cheating. She also said Badaoui had beaten her and threatened her with a knife before, according to the charges. A witness told police that she had woken up that morning to yelling. She claimed to have seen Badaoui stab his wife before dragging her through the kitchen and into the bedroom.Officers also found a bloodied pocketknife on the kitchen counter.“This was a brutal act of domestic violence that could have resulted in a loss of life,” Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena said in a statement. “Today’s sentencing reflects our commitment to victims and holding offenders accountable.”If you know anyone who is affected by domestic violence, you can find more information on services available here, via the Minnesota DPS.You can also call the Day One Crisis Hotline at 1-866-223-1111.

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A man in Alwar, Rajasthan, accused of religious conversion activities, was arrested after being allegedly assaulted by members of a right-wing organisation. Police are investigating both the alleged conversion and the assault, with religious literature and a video of the incident being examined as evidence.

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