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Governor Visits New Hope Food Bank, Talks Potential Bid for VP
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s stepping away from the presidential race and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, Governor Tim Walz has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential running mate. During a visit to The Food Bank in New Hope to announce statewide climate initiatives, Walz...
J.D. Vance making campaign stop in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (Valley News Live) - Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick will soon be coming to Minnesota. Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is scheduled to attend a campaign fundraiser for Trump on Saturday, July 27 in Minneapolis. This comes just a week after Vance accepted the VP nomination at the Republican National Convention.
Valleyfair's Fourth of July fireworks show rescheduled to Aug. 31
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Valleyfair's Fourth of July fireworks show, which was canceled due to flooding, has been rescheduled for the end of summer.The Shakopee amusement park announced Tuesday the show will now take place Aug. 31 during the final weekend of Corn Fest. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.Flooding from the Minnesota River in late June caused Valleyfair to close its on-site parking and three rides. It also reduced entrance and exit capacity at the park.Corn Fest is the park's celebration of "Minnesota's favorite crop," organizers said. It features special corn concessions, live music, a corn eating contest and more. The festival runs Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day, from Aug. 17 through Sept. 2. Corn Fest and fireworks are included in the park's admission fee. Corn Fest isn't the only major event on the calendar for Valleyfair. In January, the park will host Hockey Day Minnesota
Minneapolis Becomes Literal DUMPSTER FIRE: Businesses SHOCKED By Antics In Uptown!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minneapolis woke up to chaos on Monday as several businesses in the Uptown neighborhood experienced an unexpected disaster. Early morning dumpster fires led to significant damage, with one local tattoo shop, The Ink Lab, bearing the brunt of the flames. Firefighters Battle Multiple Blazes. At around...
Mike Lindell’s MyPillow agrees to pay nearly half million in overdue rent at Shakopee facility
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Mike Lindell’s MyPillow may dodge eviction from another one of its Twin Cities buildings after a virtual court hearing on Tuesday morning. Delaware-based Exeter Finance filed a lawsuit earlier this month alleging MyPillow is nearly $450,000 behind in rent payments for its Shakopee facility that houses an outlet store and a warehouse. The company has been leasing the space from Exeter since 2017.
Civil War vet John Wesley Harper honored with headstone 104 years later
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Military funerals are about honoring service with a final salute. After 104 years, a Black soldier for the Union Army in the Civil War finally had his. In an unmarked grave since his death in 1920 in Minneapolis, FOX 9’s Kelcey Carlson joined his family to apply for a military headstone. On June 23, descendants gathered for a service.
Mound OKs zoning rules for cannabis businesses
In 2023, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis. This legislation also established a new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to oversee the industry, prompting cities to scramble to implement new licensing and zoning requirements. While sales were initially expected to begin in 2025, the state established a new social equity licensing vetted lottery this spring with a preapproval window opening later this month, accelerating the need for local regulatory frameworks. ...
Corn Fest To Return To Valleyfair In August
Valleyfair Amusement Park in Shakopee is hosting a "Corn Fest" every weekend from August 17th to September 2nd. Corn on the cob is just one of the dozen specialty menu items, centering around corn, that will be available on these weekends. End your summer with a cornucopia of delicious tastes...
Chickens move to 4040 Regent Avenue North
Eggs and entertainment: Brynn Okeson plans to keep four chickens at 4040 Regent Avenue North, Robbinsdale. Per city code, a person keeping or maintaining more than two chickens must obtain a permit and invite neighbors to a public hearing regarding said permit. The resident needs to follow proper collection and disposal of animal waste, proper storage of food and prevent pest invasion of food spillage and proper supply of water. The police chief, community development director, code enforcement and building official and other city staff approved this permit. At the public hearing, neighbors spoke in favor of the chickens. The council voted unanimously to grant the permit July 16.
After calls to defund police, Minneapolis approves officer pay raise
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: Minneapolis approved a contract this week to make its police officers among the highest-paid in the region, years after a movement to defund the police department in the wake of George Floyd's murder. The Minneapolis City Council approved the contract with the department's union, including 22 percent pay...
‘Time is up’ for Minneapolis buildings left hazardous and vacant for years
Minneapolis city leaders stood in front of a boarded-up Burger King along West Broadway Ave. Monday morning. The former fast food restaurant with black plastic covering the old sign has been registered as vacant for almost four years, taking up space along the street as an eyesore deemed unsafe for use. But now, per an amended ordinance, the building owners could have to fork over $24,000 annually for letting it sit.
Osseo Council Member Alicia Vickerman Resigns
There’s been another in a series of resignations from the city of Osseo — and this time it’s a council member. She’s the second member of the council to resign this year. Ashlee Mueller resigned from her seat in May and former Mayor John Hall was...
Road work underway across region
Like clockwork every summer, Minnesota cities rush to repair and improve their roads– Orono, Long Lake, and Maple Plain are no exception. Orono is busy with its 2024 Street Improvements Project, which included milling, reclaiming, and paving Orchard Park Road, Willow Drive between Fox Street and Brown Road, Partenwood Road, and Partenwood Lane. Per Orono’s website, contractors JMH Asphalt Corp finished tolerancing the week of July 8 before paving each...
State Fair Express Bus Service Returns to Maple Grove
We’re one month away from the start of the Minnesota State Fair, and for the first time in five years, fair-goers will have an express bus option in the northwest metro. Maple Grove Transit will provide bus service to “The Great Minnesota Get-Together” at its main transit station next to the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes.
$1300 E-Bike Rebate Offered in Utah, Minnesota, and Oregon
A trio of cities in the United States are offering up to $1300 to residents who purchase an e-bike. This initiative is part of a broader scheme to encourage cleaner transportation and help the nation meet its Net Zero goals. Here are the details of where and how you can benefit.
A new mural graces side of Dinkytown’s tallest building
A new mural featuring colorful renditions of the flora and fauna present in Dinkytown’s natural surroundings has been painted on the side of the Chateau Student Housing Co-op building. The mural is part of an ongoing effort to revitalize the space between the Chateau and the neighboring Fourth Street...
Playground Safety a United Effort in New Hope
There are 15 playgrounds in the City of New Hope, and according to city officials, they’re inspected quite regularly. “We’re very proud of our operations manager and our park maintenance workers, as well, as they’re certified playground safety inspectors,” said City of New Hope Recreation Supervisor Aaron Thelen. “They come around the parks throughout the month, and every month our parks are inspected by our maintenance workers, so they’ll check and see if anything’s missing or broken as well.”
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