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Eden Prairie Police Department Seeks New 911 Emergency Communications Supervisor After Longtime Leader Retires
The Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) is on the quest for a new 911 Emergency Communications Supervisor, a vacancy that presents itself after the retirement of the long-serving supervisor of 23 years, as reported by the City of Eden Prairie, MN. This role is pivotal to the EPPD, overseeing the operations and leadership of the 12-person staff within the Communications Center. The supervisor's responsibilities extend beyond mere management of schedules and shifts; the individual is tasked with the hefty duty of prioritizing and assigning jobs, spearheading training programs, and undertaking the regular duties that come with the post of a Public Safety Telecommunicator.
Plymouth and Osseo Fire Departments Successfully Quell Early Morning Blaze with No Injuries Reported
In the early morning hours of July 2nd, a house fire erupted on South Maplebrook Circle, drawing a rapid response from local fire departments. According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department, the blaze began at 1:53 AM, with emergency services arriving promptly to a sight of fire and smoke billowing from a living room window.
Baseball 365 Town Ball Game
Check out Eden Prairie’s new Town Ball team, Baseball 365, now playing at Round Lake Stadium!. July 1st, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30 PM, Andover Aces @ Baseball 365. July 2, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30 PM, Crystal Cowboys @ Baseball 365. July 8th, 2024, First pitch @ 7:30...
Workers cut gas line in Delano
Workers cut a gas line along River Street about two miles south of downtown Delano Tuesday evening. The gas leak released a nauseating odor, which could be smelled over a wide area. The Delano Fire Department and Xcel Energy responded to the scene. No more details about the incident were...
Youth come together in the name of service
Last week, several youths from local organizations came together to participate in community service projects in Buffalo and the surrounding area. On Monday, June 24, a group of Wright County 4-H students and parents traveled to Sauk Centre where they worked alongside Buffalo FFA participants, and students enrolled in BHM summer programming through the Phoenix Learning Center, on a landscaping project at Eagle’s Healing Nest, an organization that works to meet the needs of veterans and service members who suffer from the effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and addiction.
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Wayzata
WAYZATA, Minn. — A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Wayzata. According to Wayzata Police, the crash occurred just before 6 p.m. on northbound Central Avenue near the eastbound ramp onto Highway 12. Police did not provide any information about what led up to the crash, but did say that they don't believe drugs or alcohol are involved.
Eden Prairie Police Advise Caution for Fourth of July Festivities Amid CPSC Injury Stats
As the skies prepare to light up with the celebratory glow of fireworks this Fourth of July, the Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) urges the public to prioritize safety. With the festivities fast approaching, it's crucial to remember that fireworks, while spectacular, can pose serious risks. Citing data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recent numbers indicate a staggering tally of eight deaths and 9,700 injuries related to fireworks across the nation last year, with hands and fingers being the most common casualties, as reported by the City of Eden Prairie, MN.
CenterPoint Energy Nears Completion of Natural Gas Upgrade in Whittier, Promises Fourth of July Break for Residents
Whittier Neighborhood residents can anticipate some relief from construction disruptions as CenterPoint Energy's upgrade project nears completion. Their authorized contractor Michels Utility Services is expected to finish installing replacement natural gas lines by mid-July. Residents have been navigating around fenced-off areas and restricted parking due to the ongoing maintenance work that is part of an infrastructure upgrade, according to CenterPoint Energy - Minnesota.
Minneapolis outlines fireworks, safety plan
Despite the forecast of potential rain, Minneapolis plans to celebrate July 4th with its first fireworks display in five years as part of its Red, White and Boom celebration. But before the event, city leaders held a press conference to outline its plans to keep the city safe throughout the night.
Mayo Clinic athletic trainer helps out for Olympics
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A local athletic trainer spent last week working with some of the best athletes in the nation at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team gymnastics trials in Minneapolis. Ben Rockwell said he does a little bit of everything to help out his patients at Mayo Clinic...
3-Star OT Commits to Nebraska Football Over Kansas State, Minnesota
The pipeline continues to grow for Matt Rhule and Nebraska football. The Huskers picked up another 2025 commit Wednesday, this time from 6-6, 260-pound Shawn Hammerbeck. The South Dakota product picked NU over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Hammerbeck picked up a Husker offer just a couple months ago....
Trojans Wire YouTube show previews USC football vs PJ Fleck and Minnesota
On our USC show at The Voice of College Football, we offered a brief initial look at the Trojans’ 2024 matchup with the Minnesota Golden Gophers and head coach PJ Fleck. Minnesota and Fleck thrived for a few years at the beginning of Fleck’s tenure in the late 2010s, when he came over from Western Michigan. Minnesota came very close to making its first Rose Bowl since the early 1960s, the longest drought among any longstanding Big Ten school (in other words, schools other than Nebraska, Penn State, Maryland, and Rutgers, which have all joined the league in the past...
Lamb market outlook webinar set for July 10
North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension have partnered with the Livestock Marketing Information Center to provide a lamb market outlook webinar. The webinar begins at 7:30 p.m. CDT on July 10. “It is important to understand the drivers of market dynamics,” says Travis Hoffman, Extension sheep...
Black Gymnasts Proud to Represent at Paris Olympics
Last week, Minneapolis was the final stop on the journey to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Downtown Minneapolis was renamed 2024 Gymnastics City USA as the USA Olympic gymnastics trials and other related events occurred. Just a few miles away at the University of Minnesota, the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials for swimming was held at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. The MSR covered both Olympic-related events for the first time.
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