GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Minneapolis offering free measles immunizations before back to school
The City of Minneapolis is offering free immunizations for children ahead of the new school year. On eight dates in August and September, you can take your kids to get the "MMR" immunization, a shot that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. You don't need insurance or an appointment. Immunizations are being provided by NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center. If you can't make it to one of the free immunization events, the City of Minneapolis recommends visiting another participating provider, where you might qualify for free or low-cost shots.
Rookie tight end Irv Smith Jr. and backup wide receiver Brandon Zylstra each had touchdown receptions for Minnesota and the Vikings displayed depth and versatility in their passing game in a 25-19 exhibition victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. Kirk Cousins led the starters for two drives, the last one yielding a chip-shot field goal by Dan Bailey, and finished 6 for 8 for 68 yards without a turnover. Second-string quarterback Sean Mannion made up for an interception that safety DeShawn Shead returned 88 yards for a score by finding Smith with a short throw into the end zone just before halftime. Then Kyle Sloter delivered the touchdown pass to Zylstra in the third quarter, polishing off a decent night for an offense that underwent an offseason scheme change after an underwhelming first year with Cousins at the helm. Mannion went 11 for 14 for 88 yards. Sloter finished 11 for 13 for 116 yards.
On a typical Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis' entertainment district along Hennepin Avenue, Pourhouse co-owner Jay Ettinger is one of many concerned about safety with a summer surge in violent crime. In Downtown, violent crime is up more than 20% so far this year. Saturday night into Sunday morning, Council Member Steve Fletcher hosted an overnight walk with constituents to get a look at their concerns.This past week Mayor Frey asked the council for 14 additional officers in his budget proposal for next year.
