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Officials: River level in Shakopee higher than 1993 flood
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — If the partially submerged rollercoaster tracks at Valleyfair weren't enough proof, Shakopee city officials confirmed on Tuesday that this year's flooding was significant. According to a press release, the Minnesota River crested at 719.4 feet in Shakopee early Saturday morning, slightly higher than the 1993 flood,...
Minnesota River in Shakopee starts to recede after cresting Friday
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — In Scott County, the Minnesota River is finally starting to come down. Its crest Friday afternoon in Savage made the top five highest water levels in its history there. But with levels still in major flood stage, the water is still impacting summer fun. "It took a little longer than expected but it is what it is," Brent Johnson said. His family spent Sunday at Valleyfair in Shakopee. While the park remains open, the parking lot is still covered in water. They're offering visitors shuttle bus rides to and from other parking areas nearby. "When you are on the Wild...
Waconia council denies request for sober living house
Battlefield Ministries has been denied again in its request to operate a sober living house for up to six individuals at a downtown Waconia residential property at 415 West First Street. The decision followed earlier conversations this spring and questions from the city council about the plan, and an extended public hearing that began at the council’s June 3 meeting and carried into its regular session June 17. While council...
Bloomington's Summer Fete to Unite Community with Fireworks and Festivities at Normandale Lake Park
Get ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue, Bloomington style, at the upcoming Summer Fete on July 3. Normandale Lake Park is gearing up to host an evening packed with patriotism and family fun, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., as they pay tribute to Independence Day amidst Minnesotan tradition, as per the Bloomington Police Department, MN.
Sparkle and shine on the Fourth
Eden Prairie's two-day Independence Day celebration includes Sparklefest with a drone show and foam party on July 3, plus more festivities on July 4. Eden Prairie's two-day Independence Day celebration includes Sparkle Fest with a drone show and foam party on July 3, plus more festivities on July 4.
Eden Prairie cancels July 4 festivities due to rain forecast
Eden Prairie’s Independence Day festivities, originally planned for Thursday, July 4, have been canceled due to the forecast of heavy rain, city officials announced Wednesday. However, residents can still enjoy the Sparklefest event at Round Lake Park tonight from 6 to 10:15 p.m., as the weather looks favorable. Sparklefest...
Proposed Housing Development for Somali Families Under State Investigation (Video)
A proposed housing development for Somali American families in Lakeville, Minnesota, is under investigation by the state attorney general. The development, named Nolosha Lakeville, is being scrutinized for allegedly misleading customers. Allegations Against Developers. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has raised concerns that the developers of Nolosha Lakeville have collected...
Yetzer resigns council seat, city seeks applicants
Waconia city council member Steve Yetzer has resigned his council seat effective June 30 leaving a vacancy that will be filled by appointment. The announcement and decision were made at the June 17 council meeting, and Yetzer was recognized for his service at the meeting. Yetzer indicated he is departing his seat because of a property development project he is beginning work on downtown at Second and Olive streets that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest and make it awkward and uncomfortable...
Some cities adjust fireworks shows ahead of Fourth of July weather
EXCELSIOR, Minn. — Eyes are typically on the sky each Fourth of July but our soaking summer could complicate Independence Day plans. Showers may steal the fireworks show depending on where you live. After a five-year hiatus, Red, White and Boom in Minneapolis will return on the Fourth of July — pending no severe weather."They will be monitoring it throughout the food trucks and the live performances and live bands as people gather and we'll be calling it as the evening progresses," Minneapolis Parks Spokesperson Dawn Sommers said.Sommers says the decision to cancel the fireworks show will be made that evening,...
Pondering freedom & small town American pride
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. How often have you sung those words, heard those lyrics, considered the meaning of our national anthem? Perhaps, after time, the words have become simply rote, voiced without much thought of their meaning. Our nation’s birthday seems...
Goodwill gets OK for Marketplace Drive site
A site plan and design for a Goodwill store to be located on property at 860 Marketplace Drive in Waconia’s highway business district was approved June 17 over objections from advocates for downtown thrift shops Freshwater Furniture Depot and Trending Upward. Goodwill Industries has plans for a 20,867 square-foot facility like other Goodwill locations that have sprung up in Chanhassen, Chaska, and other communities statewide. The new facility will be built on property next to Valvoline near Mackenthun’s Fine Foods and a growing number of...
Music in the Park brings twilight tunes to Mound
Minnesotans eagerly anticipate warm summer nights all year long, and what better way to spend them than enjoying local music with friends and neighbors? The Northwest Tonka Lions, Mound-Westonka Rotary Club, the City of Mound, and Westonka Community Education are proud to sponsor monthly a Music in the Park summer concert series at Surfside Park. The series kicked off on June 13 with Chris Kelly Live and the opening of...
Let’s Celebrate the Best of Lake Minnetonka 2024
Welcome to the party of the year. Have you heard? Lake Minnetonka Magazine is hosting a party within its pages! The year’s Best of Lake Minnetonka Readers’ Choice Poll is the guest of honor, and we’re ready to get the party started. The invitation to vote went...
Eden Prairie Unveils Exciting Summer Sports Programs for All Ages
Eden Prairie's summer is set up to be an active one with a slate of sports programs for all ages. To encourage physical activity and community engagement, the city's Parks and Recreation department is offering an array of classes that range from T-ball to tennis and even a "Ninja Warrior Fitness" course for the youngest athletes, as per the City of Eden Prairie, MN. These programs are open for registration, giving families a chance to plan a sporty and fun-filled summer.
Meet a Young Recipient of the Presidential Service Award
Student honored for his quest to beautify his neighborhood—one step at a time. Most people aspire to be good citizens, but Malachi Esala, 9, was only in second grade when he decided to make a difference in his community. Inspired by Blippi’s (a children’s educational entertainer) message to protect rivers, lakes and streams, Malachi set forth to beautify the neighborhoods around him. “I picked up trash to help the environment because I want this town and world to be a better place for everybody,” he says—and that includes wildlife, too. “I don’t want any squirrel or bird or cardinal to get hurt,” says the incoming fourth grader at Groveland Elementary.
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