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Ray J’s American Grill will ‘bring new life’ to Rogers site
A new restaurant is expected to soon be located next to a previously approved brewery in Rogers. The Rogers City Council on July 9 approved a $500,000 purchase agreement for the sale of 2.7 acres of city-owned property at Highway 101 and County Road 144 to Jacob Ventures, doing business as Ray J’s American Grill. “Staff believe this potential sale, combined with the recent sale to Ripple Effect Brewing, will...
Intersection Closure in Hanover Thursday Overnight
The Wright County Highway Department is notifying motorists of an upcoming intersection closure in Hanover. Work continues to construct a roundabout at the intersection of County Highway 19 (Labeaux Avenue NE) and County Highway 34 (Beebe Lake Road) in the City of Hanover. Overnight work from 7 PM Thursday evening to 7 AM Friday morning, July 19th will be needed to complete a culvert installation, and will force the closure of the intersection.
Loretto pubic hearing 8/20/24: storm water pollution prevention
Official notice is hereby given, that the Loretto City Council will hold a public hearing on the Annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Loretto City Hall, 279 N. Medina Street, Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be heard. The purpose of the SWPPP Annual Meeting is to discuss the progress of implementing the program.
Community Celebrates Improvements Made To Rogers Entertainment Center
When was the last time you went out to see a movie at a theater? For me, it WAS somewhere between 7 and 10 years ago. I say WAS because I had the chance to check out the improvements to the Emagine Rogers theater last night, and all I have to say is WOW!
Big Lake 9-year-old rakes in cash trapping nuisance gophers
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - This summer in Sherburne County, some homeowners are turning to an unorthodox solution in their fight against destructive rodents. "I’ve caught more than 10 gophers," 9-year-old Dylan Harapat told FOX 9 on Wednesday. "I think I have about $78." Dylan’s curiosity and entrepreneurial...
Mound man dedicates retirement to honoring vets
The Fourth of July may have passed, but the enduring message that America is the “home of the free because of the brave” resonates with Gary Marquardt throughout the year. Marquardt serves as the Minnesota state director for Bugles Across America, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that military funerals feature a live, free rendition of taps by a bugler. Taps, with its instantly recognizable 24 notes, takes about a...
Delano public hearing 8/12/24: Cemstone CUP/PUD
Notice is hereby given that the Delano Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Delano City Hall, located at 234 2nd Street North, for the purpose of considering development applications from Cemstone for CUP /PUD, conditional use permit for a concrete production plant and PUD development stage plans and site and building plans for the construction of a new concrete plant and stockpiles for properties in Delano Minnesota legally described as follows.
Local man defends his title Wright County Fair is July 24-28th in Howard Lake
Although only moving at 6 mph, if that, the amount of weight behind two 8-ton combines when they collide lifts the back wheels off the ground and tips the cabs dangerously close together. “It’s scary. The first hit, when the two cabs come up they almost hit each other, it’s...
Delano Community Band Featured Tonight (Wednesday) at Delano Central Park
The General Federated Women’s Club of Delano is welcoming music back to the gazebo at the Delano Central Park this evening (Wednesday) to open its 2024 Concerts in the Park. Tonight (Wednesday), the Delano Community Band under the direction of Mike Bailey will perform traditional, patriotic and movie music.
MnDOT crews prepare for Interstate 94 Gap project
ST. CLOUD — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is excited to announce the start of the three-year expansion of Interstate 94 between Albertville and Monticello, known as the I-94 Gap project, on Monday, July 22. This year, crews will prepare the work zone, which includes temporary lane widening and median crossovers. Motorists will encounter periodic lane closures on both directions of I-94 through fall 2024. The lane closures will occur at off-peak hours, mainly overnights. ...
Crow River Senior Center events
The Crow River Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website at mnseniorcenters.org or inquire at the Senior Center 763-497-8900 for full details. Stop by and pick up a newsletter. Dominos (Mexican Train) Monday at 1:30 p.m., Social Bridge Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Hand and Foot Wednesday at 9 a.m., Euchre Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Pinochle Thursday at 9 a.m., Cribbage Tournament Friday at 9 a.m., Mahjong Friday at 1:30 p.m., and 500 Friday at 1:30 p.m. Bingo...
Champlin Women of Today recognized by council
Champlin Mayor Ryan Sabas read a special presentation recognizing Champlin Women of Today at the July 8th Champlin City Council meeting. The Minnesota Women of Today is an organization with over 900 members in 49 communities. They focus on community service efforts. “The Minnesota Women of Today and the Champlin Women of Today are dedicated to actively promoting such public awareness and service programs as REACH Program for Youth, True...
Osseo council member challenges police chief’s dual role
The Osseo City Council talked more about the interim city administrator and vacant city clerk positions during its July 8 meeting. Councilmember Juliana Hultstrom said she and Councilmember John Hall asked that the city look at an interim city administrator with city clerk experience from the League of Minnesota Cities candidates. “There are a lot of residents uncomfortable with our current situation being a dual role,” she said of Shane...
New Hope’s Movies In The Park Continue this Summer
The New Hope Performance Center brings Hollywood to the suburbs once again this summer, with Movies in the Park. The city will screen movies starting at dusk two more times between now and Labor Day:. The showings are free. The park is located adjacent to New Hope City Hall and...
Maple Grove City Council approves short-term rental ordinance
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The city of Maple Grove passed new rules for homeowners who list their property for short-term rentals like Airbnb or Vrbo. The Maple Grove City Council passed the ordinance on Monday, with the rules set to go into effect on Sept. 1. City administrators plan to find offenders by looking for online listings that are not licensed.
Plymouth Park Unveils New StoryWalk Experience
Rolling Hills Park in Plymouth just received a creative addition for adults and kids alike. The neighborhood park has a playground, plenty of green spaces and trails to walk. Beginning July, it also has a story to read alongside the trails. “We had a lot of questions on what we...
2024 Waverly Daze – Monticello Riverfest Wrap-up
The Wright County communities of Waverly and Monticello wrapped up their 2024 summer celebrations over the weekend. Weather was mixed over the weekend with some rain and storms disrupting some events, but overall, most of the festivities were able to proceed as scheduled. Monticello’s newly crowned 2024 Royal Ambassadors are...
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