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9 Deaths on Minnesota Roads in 6 Days
Brooklyn Center, MN (KROC-AM News) - The death toll on Minnesota roadways continues to mount. A day after six people perished in crashes on roadways throughout the state, including two young children in a multi-vehicle wreck in the northern Minnesota highway construction zone, police in Brooklyn Center are reporting a fatal motorcycle crash. The deadly incident was reported about 2 PM Thursday.
I-94 Gap Project Groundbreaking Today (Friday)
A groundbreaking ceremony will take place today (Friday) to celebrate the start of construction on the I-94 Gap Project from Albertville to Monticello. In 2023, the project received Corridor of Commerce funding for the full 78 million dollars necessary to complete the lane capacity expansion, resulting in 6 lanes of traffic from Albertville to Clearwater, and west to near St. Cloud.
This Famous Minnesota Actor Gets His ‘Hollywood Star’
Famous Minnesota born Actor Vince Vaughn, known for his roles in many popular comedy movies like Dodgeball from 1996 and Wedding Crashers from 2005, was just honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past Monday, August 12th, 2024. FUNNY MAN VAUGHN. Vince and his family all...
Saints’ Flick, Niemela drafted for Class C State Tournament
The DC Saints had two pitchers drafted on to Region 12C teams that will be participating in the Minnesota Baseball Association (MBA) State Tournament. The top four teams from the Region 12C tournament make the state tourney. This year, with the tournament being held at Saints Field in Dassel, Buffalo...
13th Annual Gearhead Get-Together Saturday in Maple Lake
The Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomes gearheads from throughout the region and state to gather in Maple Lake Saturday for the 13th Annual “Gearhead Get-Together.”. The event is a celebration of everything automotive, and just about any vehicle or invention run by a motor from vintage right up to the present is welcome.
HLWW School Board approves updated contracts for numerous positions
The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School Board approved several new two-year employee contracts during its meeting Monday evening. Due to work being done in the high school media center, the meeting took place in the middle school media center. The new contracts will be in effect through the end of the 2025-26...
Noah Kent rises to U.S. Amateur quarterfinals with advice from two former champions
A former Gopher and a Golf Channel analyst are pulling for Noah Kent, a rising junior at Iowa, at Hazeltine National Golf Course in Chaska. Noah Kent rises to U.S. Amateur quarterfinals with advice from two former champions. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News, Sports,...
Stars depart in mass, but eight players remain determined to fill void at U.S. Amateur
CHASKA, Minn. – Where did all the stars go?. When Luke Clanton, the red-hot Florida State junior who recently moved to No. 1 in the world amateur rankings, lost his Round-of-32 match to Illinois senior Jackson Buchanan on Thursday morning at the U.S. Amateur, it meant that none of the world’s top nine amateurs remained at Hazeltine National.
U.S. Amateur attracts crowds to Hazeltine National
CHASKA, Minn. — The world's number one amateur golfer brought large crowds to Hazeltine National on Thursday. Top-ranked Luke Clanton and Jackson Buchanan's hard-fought match went the distance. It was the underdog Buchanan who pulled off the upset, winning 1-up. "It was tight all day but when that ball went right on 15 I thought it was over," said Buchanan, who had fallen behind for the first time in the match on the 14th. "They said it was in and then I won the hole. Match play's a roller coaster. Whoever can make their ups lower and their downs higher, that's how...
Brooklyn Park Launches "Neighborhood Glowup Challenge" for Community Beautification and Engagement
The City of Brooklyn Park is rolling up its sleeves for a neighborhood beautification initiative that doubles as a call to arms for community engagement—labeled the Neighborhood Glowup Challenge, officials have slated the event for August 19-31, hoping to harness the collective muscle of over 80,000 residents to spruce up local environs. In a statement obtained by the City of Brooklyn Park, the city invites locals to join the City of Brooklyn Park and your fellow neighbors in tidying up our neighborhoods with free trash bags up for grabs at City Hall and the Community Activity Center.
St. Louis Park's Pavement Management Program Advances, Phase 1 Nears End, Phase 2 Concrete Work Continues
St. Louis Park residents can breathe a slight sigh of relief as the city's Pavement Management Program continues to progress through its various phases of construction. According to a recent update from the City of St. Louis Park, Phase 1 nears completion, barring the final application of pavement on Vernon Avenue and the completion of various punch list items.
Homeowners Face Gut-Punch: Minneapolis Faces Potential Record Property Tax INCREASE!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has proposed an 8.1% increase in the city’s property tax levy for the upcoming year, marking the largest hike since at least 2008. This proposal, revealed on Wednesday, could result in an additional $200 in property taxes for the average homeowner in the city.
Eden Prairie Buzzes with Art, Music, and Film: A Week of Cultural Celebrations
Grab a slice of Eden Prairie's local culture with a series of events that bring art, music, and a touch of nostalgia to various venues in the city. For those looking to unwind midweek, "This Week in Eden Prairie" offers a relaxing evening with the "Picnic on the Farm" at Dorenkemper House, where visitors can enjoy live music and old-fashioned games on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. According to a bulletin published by Eden Prairie officials, attendees can also take part in tours of one of the city's last remaining log-built homes or purchase artisan pizza and beverages while soaking in the summer atmosphere.
Minneapolis' historic Foshay Tower celebrates its 95th year
The Historic Foshay Tower turns 95 this August. Completed in 1929, the building’s thirty-two story tower was the tallest skyscraper between Chicago and the West Coast until 1973 and has for decades been a destination in downtown.
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