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The Massive Candy Shop In Minnesota That You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again
Minnesota holds a gem so sweet it could give your dentist nightmares. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Spring Lake Park isn’t just any candy store. This massive candy emporium offers an extensive selection of treats, ranging from nostalgic favorites to modern confections,. It’s a whimsical wonderland where childhood...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Dakota, Anoka counties
OAKDALE, Minn. — Another day, another rainshower and another target on Metropolitan Mosquito Control District's map of hotspots.At Oakdale Discovery Center, field crews were out on Monday collecting samples before helicopters returned to the region to apply mosquito control."We've been really busy," MMCD spokesman Adam Carlson explained to WCCO News. "Every time it rains an inch or more we have to check the wetlands where larvae are most likely to develop, which has been a lot. There's been excessive rain, and every week we've had to send up our helicopter for treatment. We'd like a break."To date, Carlson said the district...
It’s showtime: Sherburne County Fair opens Thursday, July 18, in Elk River
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor The Sherburne County Fair gets underway this week in Elk River with new attractions and old favorites. Jenni Axelson, fair board president, said their philosophy of the fair is 80% tradition and 20% change. There’s...
Coon Rapids, Minnesota Offers Free "Rec on the Spot" Program for Active Summer Fun for Kids
Parents in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, looking to keep their youngsters active this summer may be thrilled to know there's still time to participate in the city's free "Rec on the Spot" program. Designed to kindle physical and creative play among children aged 5-14, the initiative brings a mobile recreation unit staffed with professional play leaders to various city parks, as noted by the City of Coon Rapids, MN - Local Government.
Forest Lake: Construction starts on airport taxiway expansion
Construction started Monday at the Forest Lake Airport, where crews are extending the airport’s taxiway and building taxilane extensions. The $721,789 project, scheduled to be completed on Aug. 16, will connect the airport’s south hangar area directly to parallel Taxiway A, said City Administrator Kristina Handt. That will help “ease congestion around the existing singular access point to Taxiway A and Runway 13/31,” she said.
Coon Rapids Offers Discounted Smart Irrigation Controllers to Promote Sustainability and Cost Savings
In a move squarely aimed at enhancing sustainability, the city of Coon Rapids has launched a discounted sale on smart irrigation controllers intended to encourage local property owners to save on both water and cash. The program stands out in its deliberate attempt to meet the environmental goals of the city while providing a financial incentive for residents. Homeowners can access these high-tech tools for a fraction of their market value on a first-capturing, first-served format, according to details posted on the city's official website.
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