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Water Lantern Festival at Phalen Park in St. Paul + Discount Tickets
The Water Lantern Festival is Saturday, July 27th at Phalen Park in St. Paul- keep reading for discount ticket information!. Have you ever been to the Water Lantern Festival in Phalen Park? It’s beautiful night of connection and peace, when people gather to release lanterns onto the water. Of course many of the lanterns represent passed loved ones, some represent the closing of life chapters, new beginnings, milestones, etc. Whatever you reason, you are welcome to create your own lantern and join in the event!
Dollar General opens new store in Big Lake
Dollar General announced last week its new DG Market at 90 Lakeshore Dr in Big Lake is now open. The new DG Market store format features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry.
Dr. Allen Magnuson Park Photo Shoot Looking for Participants
Fergus Falls, MN – Landscape Structures Inc. and Dakota Playground are hosting a professional photo shoot at Dr Allen Magnuson Park on Monday morning, July 29th from 10 to 11. The City of Fergus Falls is looking for 30-40 participants ages 5-12 and 10-15 ages 2-5. Photos and videos...
Blue-green algae detected at Lake Nokomis beach; advisory issued
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is warning beach-goers about the presence of blue-green algae in a sample from Lake Nokomis. Parks officials released a statement Wednesday saying the latest sample taken from the lake's main beach revealed exceeding levels of Microcystin, a toxin produced by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).
MSR: The Launa Q. Newman years
Launa Q. Newman and her late husband, Cecil Newman, who founded the Minneapolis Spokesman and the St. Paul Recorder, were an effective Black journalist dynamic duo as the two fiercely advocated for the Twin Cities Black communities. After her husband’s death in 1976, Mrs. Newman eventually took control and ran...
Justin Jefferson Blown Away by Sam Darnold’s “Bombs” Early at Vikings Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings training camp is underway, and Sam Darnold was throwing "bombs" to an ecstatic Justin Jefferson. The post Justin Jefferson Blown Away by Sam Darnold’s “Bombs” Early at Vikings Training Camp appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Vikings Could Sign Familiar Running Back
Former Minnesota Viking Cam Akers signed with the Houston Texans this week after a couple of months of fans’ belief that Akers would reunite with the purple team. No cigar. However, Minnesota could be interested in former Golden Gophers standout running back Mohamed Ibrahim. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson said on...
Clean-up moves to Haack’s business
A crew from Junk Masters has started the clean-up process on Maple Lake City Councilor John Haack’s second property, his business on Birch Avenue. Above, they are pictured pulling a full-sized van off the grounds. Maple Lake City Council hired Junk Masters to carry out an abatement order that was first served to councilor Haack in September of 2022.
Heroes Unite fundraiser is Saturday, Aug. 3
The Lambert family of Maple Lake will hold their bi-annual Heroes Unite fundraiser on Saturday, August 3 at the Maple Lake Community Park from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fundraiser raises money to find a cure for KAND (KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder) a rare disease five-year-old Hoyt Lambert battles every day. The event will feature an all new 5K run followed by the Tiny Hero Dash. Children are invited to wear their best superhero getups (or Superhero Hoyt t-shirts) and will be provided with silly string and squirt guns to fire at lurking villains as they run around the park. This family friendly event is geared toward the youngsters with superhero themed games, a bounce house and face painting. There will be plenty of food and a silent auction.
Residents say “no” to home for recovering addicts
Not in our neighborhood was the overwhelming response of Maple Lake residents at a recent city council meeting where a proposed facility for adult males recovering from substance abuse was on the table. On July 9, the Maple Lake Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request by Anchor Living LLC...
Billy Horschel somehow first golfer on 3M Open range after trek from Scotland to Minnesota
It’s been a tough time for traveling lately. Delta’s recent flight delays and cancellations have been so bad that there’s now an investigation. The CrowdStrike outage grounded thousands of scheduled takeoffs. And sometimes, they don’t give you those delectable Biscoff cookies that have become synonymous with air travel. Despite all of these grievances, Billy Horschel made it from Scotland to Minnesota faster than you can say TPC Twin Cities.
Grade the trade: Timberwolves send KAT to Clippers in proposed deal
We know that the Minnesota Timberwolves' roster has undergone a good bit of work since the end of this past season on May 30. They are now deeper and more equipped to handle the pressures that come with playing in the extremely talented Western Conference. However, despite loads of evidence...
Man dead, woman and infant seriously hurt in Traverse County crash
DUMONT, Minn. — A man is dead and a woman and infant were flown to a regional hospital after a crash with a semi in Traverse County. It happened on Highway 75, near the intersection of 530th Street in Tara township, according to Minnesota State Patrol. At about 10:45...
Celebrate the final days of summer at your library
Fall will be here before you know it, but there is plenty of summer fun at the library this August. There is still time to visit libraries, get stickers and complete bonus challenges with the Discover Your Library Passport program through August 15. The Friends of the Library is offering prizes for completing some or all of the passport stops including t-shirts and other library merchandise, Minnesota United tickets and more. Stop in at any St. Paul Public Library location or visit thefriends.org/passport to learn more.
Wild Re-Sign Final Restricted Free Agent
All the obligations the Minnesota Wild had this summer are now complete. Everyone is able to play professional hockey under contract next season, as the Wild signed their final restricted free agent, Graeme Clarke. The winger was acquired in a swap with the New Jersey Devils for Adam Beckman and...
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