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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...
Clear Lake police asking public for help with information about crash on Hwy 18
(ABC 6 News) – The Clear Lake Police Department (CLPD) is asking the public for help with any information about a car crash happened at Hwy 18 and N. 8th Street, according to a Facebook post. If you have any information about the crash and/or witnessed it, CLPD asks...
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.
Roti declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Roti, the Mediterranean fast-casual chain, on Friday said it had declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining a parade of summertime restaurant chain restructurings. The Chicago-based chain said it plans to use the Chapter 11 process to find new investors or a buyer as it reorganizes its finances. The company says that...
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.
Construction To Begin on New Brooklyn Park Assisted Living Complex
A new housing development in Brooklyn Park will provide seniors with a much-needed service. Angels Living LLC is an all-inclusive assisted living center planned for construction at 9415 W. River Rd. Developer Ayo Awoleye said the building will have 34 units, with 20 providing memory care assistance. “To have a...
St. Cloud VA Medical Center to Mark 100th Anniversary with Focus on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
(KNSI) – The St. Cloud VA Medical Center will celebrate its 100th anniversary on September 14th. It will enter its second century in a period of rapid growth. After World War I, the Veterans Bureau consolidated into 12 hospitals across the country, one of which was based here in St. Cloud. Executive Director Cheryl Thieschafer says St. Cloud continues to expand its mission.
Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, St. Cloud Police Represented On DWI Enforcer All-Stars
(KNSI) – Two local law enforcement officials will be honored at Sunday’s Minnesota Twins game. St. Cloud Police Officer Colton Richter and Stearns County Sheriff’s Deputy Ethan Schwinghammer will take to the diamond at Target Field as part of the 2024 DWI Enforcer All-Stars. Schwinghammer has been selected before.
Downtown bar opens without the booze
A new venue that aims to have the same atmosphere as a friendly neighborhood bar – but without the alcohol – opened recently at 24 7th St. W., in the Hamm building. Lucille’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Room offers non-alcoholic beers, wines, spirits and mocktails and events such as mixology, and wine and cheese nights. The space can also be rented for private events.
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.
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...
Waite Park, Sauk Rapids Having Preliminary Budget Meetings Monday
(KNSI) – Two area cities have proposed 2025 budgets with general fund increases significantly above inflation. The Waite Park and Sauk Rapids councils will pore over the preliminary figures at meetings on Monday night. Waite Park’s hike is the larger of the two, at potentially a 10.7% increase compared to Sauk Rapids’ 6.83% bump.
Multiple Burglaries in Rural Parkers Prairie Thursday
Parkers Prairie, MN – At around 11:25 Thursday evening (August 22nd), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of theft in rural Parkers Prairie. According to officials, the person reporting the theft had noticed two men stealing from his property on his trail camera. He...
Introducing the Dassel Ambassador 2024-25 candidates
Parents: Justin and Megan Yager. Activities in high school: softball, cheerleading, choir, link crew, and helping in FFA. Why did you become a candidate for Dassel Ambassador?. I became a candidate because I wanted to be more involved in helping my community. I also love being an influence for younger kids and creating new relationships with others.
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