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Fire damages popular Hopkins bar and restaurant
A police sergeant says the incident started as a grease fire just after 12:45 a.m. and then spread through Pub 819 and the second floor.
HOPKINS, Minn. — Inspectors will be determining the extent of damage Monday after an early morning fire roared through a popular bar and restaurant in downtown Hopkins.
Fire rigs were dispatched to Pub 819 on Main Street shortly after 12:45 a.m. Hopkins Police Sergeant James Niemackl says the incident was reported as a grease fire that started in the kitchen. Employees were on scene at the time of the fire but Niemackl believed no injuries were suffered.
Mutual aid partners arrived on the scene to help putting down the fire, which appears to have reached the second floor of the building as well.
The official cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. KARE 11 will share additional details as they become available.
As tempting as it is to slide unwanted foods to your dog or cat, check this list before doing so.
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Do you share a bite of your meals with your beloved pet?
Whether you hand your dog a piece of meat while you’re cooking or let your cat slurp some milk, it is all too common for pet owners to share with their furry friends. But during the holiday season, it is extra important to check what foods are healthy and possibly toxic before you share.
The Animal Humane Society shared a list of what common holiday foods your pet can and cannot eat.
Toxic:
- Raw or undercooked meat, eggs and bones: this can put your pet at risk of Salmonella and E. coli. Bones can splinter and become lodged in or puncture your pet’s digestive tract
- Desserts: chocolate is poisonous for both cats and dogs. Also, xylitol, a common artificial sweetener, can lead to liver failure
- Garlic, onions and chives: irritate stomachs in small amounts, toxic in large amounts
- Grapes and raisins: can cause kidney damage
- Nuts: can cause vomiting, diarrhea and pancreatitis
- Salty snacks: cause excessive thirst and sodium poisoning
- Citrus fruits: citric acid can cause minor stomach upset in small doses, and can act as a central nervous system depression if eaten in large amounts
- Milk: most cats are lactose intolerant and eating dairy can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. Dogs can have small amounts of milk, but some dogs are also lactose intolerant
For more foods to avoid feeding your pet, check the website of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). If you think your pet has eaten something poisonous, call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.
Foods you CAN give your pet:
- Eggs: This can be a healthy treat for your dog or cat as eggs are full of amino acids and protein. Just make sure to fully cook the eggs
- Fish: Most fish can be beneficial for your pet as long as it is fully cooked with the bones removed
- Meat: Purina reports that cooked, lean meats such as beef, chicken, turkey, liver and lamb are okay for your pet to eat. Make sure you cook the meat thoroughly and remove all skin and bones
For more on foods you can bond over with your pet, check out the American Kennel Club or Purina.
The Holiday Train will make stops in 20 communities across the state, delivering great music and picking up food and donations to help feed the hungry.
HASTINGS, Minn. — A special train will soon be rolling into Minnesota, carrying with it a load of holiday spirit, music and a commitment to helping those in need.
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad Holiday train will make stops in 20 communities across the state, treating guests to top flight musicians performing holiday classics and new songs of the season while collecting food and cash donations to feed the growing number of people struggling with food insecurity.
Here is the list of Minnesota stops.
- Dec. 10, 2:45 p.m. – La Crescent
- Dec. 10, 3:45 p.m. – Winona
- Dec. 10, 5:45 p.m. – Wabasha
- Dec. 10, 8:15 p.m. – Hastings
- Dec. 11, 5:15 p.m. – Cottage Grove
- Dec. 11, 7 p.m. – St. Paul
- Dec. 12, 5 p.m. – Golden Valley
- Dec. 12, 6:15 p.m. – St. Louis Park
- Dec. 12, 8:15 p.m. – Minneapolis
- Dec. 14, 4:30 p.m. – Loretto
- Dec. 14, 6 p.m. – Buffalo
- Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. – Annandale
- Dec. 14, 9 p.m. – Kimball
- Dec. 15, 10:15 a.m. – Glenwood
- Dec. 15, 11:45 a.m. – Alexandria
- Dec. 15, 2:45 p.m. – Detroit Lakes
- Dec. 15, 4:20 p.m. – Mahnomen
- Dec. 15, 6:15 p.m. – Plummer
- Dec. 15, 7:45 p.m. – Thief River Falls
- Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m. – Elbow Lake
The train will stop and stay for approximately 30 minutes. Scheduled performers from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12 will be The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy. From Dec. 14 to Dec. 16 holiday guests will hear music from Seaforth and Alana Springsteen. There is a special car on the train equipped with a concert-quality sound system and a large side door that drops down to reveal a stage.
“The Holiday Train unites people in the spirit of the season as it travels across Canada and the United States while generating critical support for our neighbors in need through the program’s support of local food banks,” said Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO. “We are pleased to again send this magical train on a four-week trip across our network spreading holiday joy as we collect food and raise money to fight food insecurity. We look forward to again seeing all the smiles and cheers from people young and old coming together in the spirit of giving.”
While the event is free, those attending are encouraged to bring heart-healthy items or cash donations to stock local food shelves that have almost universally seen an uptick in clients. The need grows even greater during the holiday season.
Since 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has been the engine to collect more than $24.3 million and over 5.3 million pounds of food for community food banks across Canada and the U.S.
Despite the financial pressures, organizations remain committed to their missions.
MINNESOTA, USA — Despite record turn-out for Give to the Max Day, Minnesota nonprofits say help is still needed this holiday season.
In a 2024 report by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 79% of Minnesota’s nonprofits reported in a survey that they have less than 12 months before they face financial distress.
That’s not the only strain organizations feel. About 73% of respondents reported that demand for services has increased over the past year.
Keith Kozerski, the chief program officer for Catholic Charities, is one of the many working on free foot medical screen exams and giving out shoes at its Dorothy Day Place campus in Saint Paul Saturday.
“In our children’s programs and our homelessness diversion, we saw over 100% increase in our clients last year,” said Kozerski.
The ICA Food Shelf, which also provides home and job services, has seen an uptick in folks coming to them for help amid rising food costs.
“We’re becoming the primary grocery store for a large number of families,” said Dan Narr, the executive director.
An analysis published this year by the Department of Human Services says there were 7.5 million visits to Minnesota food shelves last year, two million more than the year before.
“We want to make sure they have enough, nobody should have to write to go hungry,” said Narr.
The nonprofits say the goal is to serve those in need, but they need your help.
For a list of nonprofits and to explore donations, visit givemn.org.
