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Hennepin County Sheriff says they were forced to cut valuable programs due to understaffing
The Hennepin County Sheriff says they’ve had to cut valuable jail enrichment programs due to continued staffing issues within the department. “The impact of, of those, it’s huge,” Sheriff Dawanna Witt says.
Maple Grove Offers Free Car Seat Safety Clinic with Hands-On Assistance from Local Authorities and Experts
Maple Grove residents with little ones have an opportunity to ensure their child's car seat is as secure as possible, thanks to a clinic organized by local safety departments. The Maple Grove Police Department, partnering with the Maple Grove Fire Department, North Memorial Health, and Safe Kids Northwest Metro Minneapolis, is set to hold a child and booster seat safety clinic on September 21. The event, offering free car seat checks by nationally certified technicians, will take place at Maple Grove Fire Station 4 located at 8925 Lawndale Ln N from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Louis Park Housing Authority Invites Public Insight on New 5-Year Housing Plans
The Housing Authority of St. Louis Park is opening the floor to public commentary on its forthcoming plans for housing. As detailed in a notice, the local housing body has drafted a new Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan covering 2024-2028 and a Five-Year Agency Plan for 2025-2029, alongside the Annual Plan for 2025. Interested citizens and community members can voice their thoughts and concerns during a public hearing scheduled for October 9, which will commence at 5 p.m. at the City Hall located at 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN.
Crump leaving Minnetonka for Florida school
Ranked fourth nationally in her class, she is transferring to Montverde Academy, which will be her third high school program in five years. Aaliyah Crump shoots a three-pointer over Hopkins guard London Harris during the Class 4A state championship game. (Alex Kormann, Star Tribune)
Zebra mussels confirmed in Big Carnelian Lake in Washington County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Carnelian Lake, near Stillwater in Washington County. The DNR received a report of a zebra mussel attached to riprap on the Big Carnelian Lake shoreline. The DNR, along with staff from the Washington Conservation District and Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District, searched Big Carnelian Lake for adult zebra mussels. Adult zebra mussels were observed at all sites searched and zebra mussel larvae, called veligers, were detected in water samples.
8 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Chiddi Obiazor
Redshirt Freshman | 6-6 | 282 lbs. | Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Chiddi Obiazor (b. Aug. 21, 2004) is a talented young defensive end prospect with agility, speed and toughness out of Eden Prairie High School in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He was K-State’s first signee from Minnesota since linebacker Brandon Archer (St. Paul) in 2002.
Police Search for Armed Robber at Brooklyn Park Apartment Complex
Police departments from around the Twin Cities northwest metro swarmed a Brooklyn Park apartment complex Thursday night trying to catch an armed robber. Brooklyn Park police say officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. to the Autumn Ridge Apartments, located at 6328 Boone Ave. N., on a report of someone robbed at gunpoint.
Wayzata Volleyball Loses Season Opener to Rogers
The Wayzata volleyball team lost for the first time since October 2022, falling to Rogers three sets to one in the season-opening match for both teams. The Trojans- unbeaten last season and the four-time defending state champions- won the first set 25-23 after falling behind 22-14. But the Royals, ranked...
Prep Football Training Camp Report: Armstrong
The Armstrong football team returns much of its firepower on offense from a 2023 team that reached the state class AAAAA playoffs. Quarterback Dawson Franke, running back Kevon Johnson, guard Luke Pappas, and wide receiver/defensive back Gideon Breker are some of the top returners. The Falcons are younger on defense...
Man charged with shooting outside Minneapolis mosque amid drug confrontation
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Court records say a 68-year-old Shakopee man under investigation for narcotics is now facing charges for shooting a man outside a Minneapolis mosque after being confronted about selling drugs. What happened?. The shooting happened on Aug. 19 around 5:45 p.m. near Masjid An-Nur Mosque, located on...
After 75 years, Salem Dining Hall continues to be a family affair, iconic stop for fairgoers
After 75 years at the fair, Salem Lutheran Church Dining Hall has continued to have a pull on its volunteers. Jim Zieba, 77, started in his teens. According to him, it was an unsaid understanding that helping out was mandatory if you were in confirmation class. “It was almost a...
Home of the Week: The Pillsbury Castle in Minneapolis Just Emerged From a Swanky Transformation
When design aficionados Matthew Trettel and Ryan Hanson first stepped foot into Pillsbury Castle in Minneapolis, the duo immediately fell in love with its history and stately period architecture.Jeremy Renner's Longtime L.A. Home Hits the Market for $13 Million The imposing stone mansion was built in 1903 for Alfred F. Pillsbury, a entrepreneur and businessman born into the Pillsbury family, whose eponymous company is a flour-milling business known across the world today for its flour products and other packaged goods. Pillsbury paid $135,000 to construct the home, which is equivalent to around $4.825 million today. A landmark edifice in the local community, and specifically...
New girls swim coach ready to dive in
I’ve always had a big passion for the sport. More specifically I’ve had a passion for mentorship or leadership or coaching.”. It’s a whole new era for the Park swim and dive team, starting with a new coach as Will Arnsparger replaces longtime Wolfpack mentor Amanda Johnson. Johnson resigned after 15 years leading the program.
Park boys basketball coach departs
Park High head boys' basketball coach Mike Weah is the latest veteran Wolfpack head coach who won’t be returning to the Cottage Grove sidelines this school year. Weah resigned his position earlier this summer, said Park Activities Director Phil Kuemmel. He joins longtime Park High softball coach Bob Loshek...
2 Vikings Land on IR
Injuries have been the dominant storyline since day one of Minnesota Vikings training camp when Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL. The Vikings placed him on IR, ending his season. Of course, J.J. McCarthy followed with his torn meniscus, terminating his rookie campaign as well. 2 Vikings Land on IR.
Hastings logo reveal brings HDM 2026 one step closer to reality
HASTINGS, Minn. — When an event — even one as big as Hockey Day Minnesota — is still 17 months away, one would think there’s a sense of relaxation among the folks working to make it happen. By contrast, the people who will plan and execute the 20th edition of what has become akin to an unofficial holiday in the State of Hockey are nothing but excited.
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