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Buckthorn-Busting Volunteer Named Maple Grove Days Parade Grand Marshal
A Maple Grove resident is teaching others about a shrub that’s proving be a thorn in Mother Nature’s side. Mary Parenteau is helping to lead an effort to rid nature of buckthorn. The invasive shrub spreads easily, choking out native plants. Parenteau doesn’t want to see it take...
Delano delivers dazzling display of fireworks
People across the metro area packed into Delano on Saturday night for what many consider to be the area’s best fireworks. Organizers expected tens of thousands of spectators to enjoy the city’s annual pyrotechnic show. If that projection were accurate, that would be several times more people than the entire population of Delano, which numbers 7,142, according to an estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau.
City Council approves study of Delano Fire Department
The Delano City Council voted July 2 to approve a proposal to move forward with a feasibility and facility study for the city’s fire department during a brief, 20-minute meeting held before the Fourth of July holiday. Brunton Architects & Engineers have submitted a proposal to conduct the study...
Brooklyn Park Swears in Nine New Police Officers
The Brooklyn Park Police Department swore in nine new police officers Thursday afternoon at the Community Activity Center, bringing its ranks to 97. Those officers, alongside Sergeant Brandy Gelle, took the oath in in front of fellow officers and loved ones. They also recognized two new K-9s: Boris and Duke.
Generations gather as historic Delano Fourth of July parade takes flight
Cloudy skies and light rain on July 4 didn’t seem to dampen spirits this Fourth of July, as families and friends gathered in front yards and along the city’s streets to enjoy the Delano’s famous Independence Day parade. Some families have gathered each year for generations to...
Delano Fire Department responds to natural gas leak
The Delano Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak early last week near the intersection of County Road 17 SE and 17th Street in Delano. Employees from Stantec Engineering and Keuchle Underground clipped a two-inch natural gas line while they were digging, Fire Chief William Staunton said. The employees...
Dakota County authorities arrest 'person of interest' in missing person investigation
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) - Dakota County law enforcement say a "person of interest", related to the investigation of a missing woman, was arrested for an unrelated warrant on Wednesday. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office said its deputies searched the home of her boyfriend on Wednesday, July 10, in...
Xcel Energy Encourages People To Save Energy During Heat Wave
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- With temperatures expected to reach into the 90s this weekend Xcel Energy is encouraging people to save on energy. The energy company offers several tips to practice energy efficiency while staying cool. Those tips include:. -Use a ceiling fan to circulate cool air throughout your home.
This Minnesota County Fair Is Older Than the State
It's county fair season in Minnesota, and we're all excited about the delicious food, fun rides, seeing the animals, and enjoying the grandstand entertainment. The oldest county fair in Minnesota, located near Rochester, opens on Wednesday, July 17th. The Dodge County Free Fair in Kasson is celebrating its 167th year...
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