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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...
Former Vikings 1st-Rounder Signs with Colts
He just cannot shake the league, and the league for sure cannot shake him. Laquon Treadwell reemerged on Wednesday, signing with the Indianapolis Colts as NFL training camps began this week. ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted, “Colts signed free-agent wide receiver Laquon Treadwell.”. Treadwell, who turned 29 in June,...
Summer festival spotlight: Kolacky Days
Minnesota Now is continuing our summer festival spotlight series by heading south of the Twin Cities to the town of Montgomery in Le Sueur County. This week marks the 90th anniversary of the town’s weeklong festival, Kolacky Days. Montgomery has a strong Czech background and Kolackys are a Czech pastry that is served at the festival. Looking at the list of events, it seems like they have combined five festivals into one.
Former Vikings RB Changes Course, Signs With Texans
The Minnesota Vikings re-signing Cam Akers seemed to be a done deal, but at the 11th hour Akers changed course, signing with the Houston Texans on July 22, per the NFL transaction wire. A July 2 transaction on ESPN’s league transaction wire showed Akers was set to re-sign with the...
Lewis Cine gets brutally honest about his future with the Vikings
As he's about to begin his third training camp with the franchise, Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine is fully aware of the fact that he hasn't even come close to meeting the expectations he was given when the team selected him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Saga Takes Most Embarrassing Turn Yet
Green Bay Packers fans' favorite pick in the 2024 NFL Draft may not have been one of there own. The Minnesota Vikings trading up to select J.J. McCarthy has already paid dividends for Packers faithful in terms of pure entertainment. Reports around McCarthy at Vikings OTAs were embarrassing in May....
Joining to celebrate a 105th birthday
Inez Kubes of Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living celebrated her 105th birthday with family, friends and other residents in New Prague Monday, July 22. Among her family who attended were, from left, her son, Jerry Kubes, Inez, and her daughter Adeline Cauley. Other members of her family attending were her grandson Scott Kubes, her granddaughter Laura Westphal and several of her great-grandchildren. “Enjoyable,” is how Inez described the gathering in the nursing home’s large meeting room. She was glad her family and others could all join together for the celebration. There was cake, plus one of Inez’s favorite treats, root beer floats, made with 1919 Root Beer.
Vikings Interested in Potential Reunion With 2-Time Pro Bowler, Insider Says
Adam Thielen may have parted ways with the Minnesota Vikings last season, but his presence in Minnesota has led to some belief that he could eventually make his way back to the Vikings. Thielen spent the summer working out with Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Their workouts in the Twin...
Missing Minnesota college student found in Montana creek
(Cooke City, MT) -- Authorities in Montana report finding the body of a college student from Minnesota who had been missing nearly two weeks. Red Lodge Fire Rescue says search crews spotted the body of Dylan Honnell of Rogers in East Rosebud Creek Tuesday and a helicopter team helped recover his body Wednesday morning. Investigators said Honnell fell into the rapids on the creek while hiking on July 12th. Twenty-year-old Honnell was a sophomore at Montana State University and a 2022 graduate of Rogers High School.
Man Reported Missing in Central Minnesota, Public Assistance Sought
(KNSI) – A 61-year-old man has been reported missing after last being seen in central Minnesota. The Lino Lakes Police Department says Thomas George Biatek left his home around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday to buy a battery for a waiting contractor. He never returned home. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says he is considered an endangered missing adult, and they are asking for the public’s help to find him.
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