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Maple Grove Community Garden Blossoms in its First Season
Maple Grove’s brand-new community garden has sprung up in what was an outdoor hockey rink at Donahue North Park. “It is so heartwarming to see all of this. I have wanted a community garden for our city for a while,” said City of Maple Grove Recreation Supervisor Crystal Anderson. “To see it come to fruition and to see how excited everyone was–we had over 100 people sign up for the 40 spots we have, so we do a lottery system–to see how appreciative everyone was to come out and garden was really wonderful to see this year.”
Community Connections: New Name for “Donut Make You Wonder” Event
An event that brings together residents from Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale will have a new name for its new series of speakers–and it will keep the tasty treats that gave it the old moniker. Donut Make You Wonder is now Community Connections. It happens every third...
Power & Politics: VP Harris, Minnesota Gov. Walz officially secure nomination at DNC
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has wrapped up. Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially secured the party's nomination with just over 2 months to go before Election Day.
FBI Faces Ticking Clock as James Comer’s Deadline Looms in Explosive Investigation Into Tim Walz’s China Ties
House Republicans, led by Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer, are intensifying their probe into Governor Tim Walz's longstanding connections with China. As Walz emerges as Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick, his past interactions with Chinese entities have come under sharp focus, raising questions about potential influence from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on his decision-making.
Clarence Page: Tim Walz helps Democrats offer voters a better reflection of themselves
Perhaps the most memorable moment of this year’s Democratic National Convention came the night before Kamala Harris officially accepted the party’s nomination for president. It was no simple matter for anyone to follow a lineup of such stars as Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, and Barack and Michelle Obama, just to name a few. But countless eyes and TV cameras in the United Center on Wednesday ...
One of Minnesota’s JC Penney Stores Has Closed Permanently
It's been a moment of closings in Minnesota lately. A movie theater in Rochester just shuttered for good. And now, a JC Penney store in the Land of 10,000 Lakes has closed permanently. Another JC Penney Store Has Closed in Minnesota. When one of the places where a core memory...
Bloomington Police Chief Shares Back-to-School Safety Tips as New Academic Year Begins
As summertime wanes and the familiar jingle of the bell beckons children back into the classrooms, Chief Hodges of the Bloomington Police Department extends sage advice to the community. In a message shared on the department's Facebook page, he enumerates simple, yet crucial reminders to ensure the safety and well-being of students returning to school.
One Hurt in Two Vehicle Crash Near Zimmerman
ZIMMERMAN ( WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Sherburne County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just before 8:00 p.m. Sunday on Highway 169 near Zimmerman. Both vehicles were traveling north in the right lane when they collided causing one of the vehicles to roll.
Minnesota State Fair fairgoers flee for safety as severe weather blasts across Midwest
Severe weather barreled across portions of the Midwest on Monday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of utility customers, snapping trees like twigs and forcing people attending the Minnesota State Fair to seek shelter.
Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Tournament Results
SATURDAY- Champlin Park 6, Minneapolis 4. Miesville 8, St. Paul 6 (10) Following the games on August 31st, the winners will advance to play on Sunday, September 1st with the potential for two games on that day. The championship game is set for Labor Day in Jordan at 1 p.m..
Minnesota Football: The North Carolina Players to Know
In three days time Gopher fans will be waking up on Game Day! Minnesota welcomes North Carolina for the season opener THIS Thursday night! To get you ready, here are my UNC Players to know!. The Top Player - Offense. Omarion Hampton (28) Running Back. The six foot, 220 pound...
Dangerously high temperatures to take over Midwest, excessive heat warning issued in Chicago
Thirty-eight million people are under heat alerts Monday as dangerously high temperatures are set to take over the Midwest. An excessive heat warning has been issued in Chicago, where the heat index — what the temperature feels like with humidity — could reach a scorching 110 degrees on Monday and Tuesday.
Minnesota Twins, Treasure Island Unveil Custom Baseball Glove
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins, Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community have unveiled a first-of-its-kind Franklin baseball glove celebrating Native American heritage and the unifying power of baseball. The gloves, custom designed by the Treasure Island creative team in conjunction with the Prairie Island Indian Community, will be given away to the first 5,000 fans in attendance for the annual Native American Heritage Night at Target Field, set for Saturday, August 31, when the Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. An additional 1,000 gloves will be distributed by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund to youth throughout the region via a to-be-determined program in collaboration with Treasure Island and the Prairie Island Indian Community.
Häagen-Dazs® Shops Introduces New Pumpkin Spice Dazzler and Celebrates Return of Fall-Favorite Pumpkin Spice Shake
August 26, 2024 // Franchising.com // MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Häagen-Dazs® Shops invites guests to savor the season with the debut of the all-new Pumpkin Spice Dazzler and the return of the beloved Pumpkin Spice Shake. These limited-time fall offerings will be available at shops across the nation beginning September 1 through November 14.
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