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Burnsville's Nicollet Commons Park to Host 'Party on the Plaza' with Live Music, Food Trucks, and Crafts
Source: Facebook/City of Burnsville, Minnesota - Municipal Government. Mark your calendars and clear your Monday evening schedule, because Nicollet Commons Park is about to turn up the volume and the fun. The "Party on the Plaza" event, announced via a Facebook post by the City of Burnsville, is set to bring the community together on August 22 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees will be treated to live music performances by the Riverside Rockets and Power of 10, a mash-up sure to cater to a variety of musical tastes.
MSU DC Joe Rossi discusses why he left Minnesota for Spartans
It was a tough decision, but it sounds like Joe Rossi is glad he left Minnesota for Michigan State. New Michigan State defensive coordinator Joe Rossi was one of many Spartans players and coaches who were included in the Big Ten Network’s fall camp preview show that aired on Monday night. The series includes stops at each Big Ten team ahead of the upcoming season.
Moorhead Police investigating suspected homicide
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police are investigating a suspected homicide early Tuesday morning. Just after midnight, officers were dispatched for a report of a missing person. While searching the area of 6th Avenue and Elm Street South, a woman’s body was found near the Red River. The...
Princeton man embraces life after work accident leaves him paralyzed
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. — A Princeton man says he's getting used to his "new normal" after a work accident earlier this month.Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Hanson is a high-risk tree remover. On Aug. 6 while removing part of a tree, he fell 35 feet when his equipment failed. The accident paralyzed him from the waist down."I did everything normal and I wasn't even in a hurry. I leaned back and all of the sudden I just felt 'phew,'" said Michael Hanson. "There was nothing to jump to and the way I was falling backyards I couldn't turn around; I couldn't even protect myself."He...
Apple Valley Officials Requires Need for Compliance with Outdoor Storage Regulations
For residents considering an outdoor storage option, the City of Apple Valley emphasizes the importance of adherence to specific regulations to ensure safety and compliance. According to the guidelines published by the City of Apple Valley, if you are planning to build an accessory structure such as a shed that is larger than 200 square feet, a permit will be necessary. The city's announcement also indicates that these structures must align with the Minnesota State Building Code, including appropriate anchoring protocols.
Twins first round pick is already getting promoted after just nine games
As the Minnesota Twins experience another youth movement, this time in the pitching staff, the next wave of prospects are starting to bubble up to the surface down on the farm. Perhaps no prospect is rising faster than 2024 first round pick Kaelen Culpepper, who is already one his way...
PUPS Seeks Expansion of Maple Grove Animal Shelter
Pets Under Police Security, or PUPS, took in a record-breaking number of strays last year. Now, officials that oversee the Maple Grove animal pound are thinking about expanding it. PUPS serves a seven-city area in the northwest metro. It functions as a joint-powers agreement between Maple Grove, Champlin, Crystal, Brooklyn...
Brooklyn Park Approves Hire of New Community Development Director
The Brooklyn Park City Council approved the hire of a new community development director, Tim Gladhill, at its Aug. 19 meeting. Gladhill comes to Brooklyn Park from Stillwater, where he served as community development director since 2021. He replaces Kim Berggren, who left in May to take the community development...
New restaurant destroyed by fire in Saint Paul
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Two weeks before Khue's Kitchen in Saint Paul was set to open, a suspected electrical fire sent the whole thing up in the flames. The 24-year-old owner Eric Pham said its the hardest moment of his life so far. He began working at his family's restaurant, Quang, when he was 13. Khue's Kitchen in Saint Paul was his chance to put his own stamp on the Twin Cities food scene.
Clouds increase in Twin Cities Tuesday, rain possible later on
MINNEAPOLIS — Clouds will increase Tuesday and there will be a small chance for showers late in the evening. High temperatures will be close to 80 in the Twin Cities, and the rest of the week will be similarly warm. Showers will move in from the west later in the day. They should mostly fall apart before reaching the Twin Cities, but a small threat remains. More rain is possible Wednesday morning. We'll see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the week. Our next shot at rain comes late Thursday, the first day of the Minnesota State Fair. The kickoff should be fairly nice. The weekend is trending to be warmer, with a high of 90 possible on Sunday. The elevated temperatures will continue into next week.
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
The Star Tribune becomes The Minnesota Star Tribune
(St. Paul, MN)--The Star Tribune is now The Minnesota Star Tribune. The state's oldest newspaper has rebranded saying it has refocused its news philosophy. This is to better serve the community and increase business. The organization aims to be the heart and voice of The North by broadening its coverage beyond the Twin Cities to the entire state of Minnesota. With a goal of a 200-percent increase in paid digital subscriptions over the next five years, the newspaper is offering introductory deals to entice new subscribers.
ASKING FOR A FRIEND: Is Dumpster Diving Legal in Minnesota?
Reuse, recycle, re...claim? Whatever your excuse to go face down a$$ up into a giant metal container of misfit stuffs, you should always make sure that Johnny Law is cool with it. Wouldn't want Johnny to throw you in jail while he gets the good stuff out of the Dumpster...
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