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Land deal with U of M advances Rosemount middle school project
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District has a deal in place to buy a big chunk of University of Minnesota-owned UMore Park land in Rosemount for construction of a new $135 million middle scho...
Four Different Water Emergencies in Three Days Across Minnesota Lead to Three Deaths & Airlifted Child
Undated (KROC-AM News)- Three people are dead and a child is in the hospital following four separate water emergencies in three days across Minnesota. First responders across the state were dispatched to four different water emergencies between Friday and Sunday. Two were reported in or near the Twin Cities metro...
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...
City Council passes a temporary moratorium on development in the Northwest Area; Northfield Historical Society looks into the history of Pizza in Northfield with new exhibit
Last week during their regular meeting the Northfield City Council passed an interim ordinance that puts a temporary moratorium on development in the Northwest Area. The ordinance comes from recommendations made by the Northfield Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority to create better standards and detailed expectations by the City of Northfield with regards to any commercial industrial development on that land.
Healing community to gather at Odd Fellows Park on Sunday
A healing festival with nine local holistic practitioners offering mini-sessions for guests to sample their services is the idea behind a free outdoor event happening Sunday, July 21. A similar health and healing fair debuted at the Grand Event Center two years ago. This month’s outdoor event is titled “Putting Unity Back Into Community,” explained Leslie Reynolds, the organizer of the unique event that starts at 9 a.m. at Odd...
Northfield council places moratorium on northwest business district, in order to target specific development
With an eye toward fostering targeted types of business development, so as to broaden the property tax base and limit the tax burden on residential taxpayers, Northfield’s City Council is redoubling its focus on the northwest part of town. The currently undeveloped area west of Northfield Hospital was annexed by the city from Greenvale Township in 2009, with the vision that it could eventually help the city to grow its industrial tax base articulated in the 2008 Comprehensive Economic Development plan. ...
Burnsville's Free 'Pop Up Party in the Park' Ignites Creative Spirit at Tyacke Park
Source: Facebook / City of Burnsville, Minnesota - Municipal Government. Residents of Burnsville, get your paintbrushes and glitter out because the Recreation Leaders are making a splash at Tyacke Park this week. With a knack for nurturing community spirit, the city is hosting a free 'Pop Up Party in the Park' event that promises a morning brimming with arts and crafts. Eager participants are invited to join the creative frenzy this Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. According to a recent post from the City of Burnsville's official Facebook page, "It's free, just stop by."
City sewer and County Road 88 construction squeeze local businesses
The Randolph city sewer and County Road 88 construction project continues in downtown Randolph with an expected project end date of November 2025 according to principal project engineer Matt Blazer. County Road 88, otherwise known as 292 St. E., serves as one of the main roads in Randolph lined with...
Minneapolis works to clear storm debris and fix thousands of power outages across metro area
Thousands of Minneapolis and Twin Cities metro residents remained without power Monday afternoon following severe thunderstorms over the weekend, but electric utility and city cleanup officials said the vast majority of outages will be fixed by Tuesday. As of Monday afternoon, there were roughly 12,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota...
Twin Cities libraries accessible beyond posted hours
Just after noon one cloudy Sunday, Burnsville resident Fay Li found herself in a study room at the Burnhaven library studying for an exam to become a registered nurse. The library, however, wouldn’t open for another hour. Li got access to the library as part of initiatives by two south metro libraries, called Extended Access, to allow patrons access to facilities during hours when the building is officially closed and when staff isn’t present.
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