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Standard Communities Makes First Investment in Minnesota with Rivertown Commons Senior Housing
Standard Communities, a leading national multifamily housing investor and developer, has made its first investment in Minnesota, acquiring Rivertown Commons, a 96-unit 100% affordable community for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Stillwater. The transaction is capitalized at $27.8 million. Standard completed the acquisition in partnership with the Washington County...
Family of missing Dakota County woman "disappointed" in lack of information from investigators
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Two weeks after a Dakota County woman disappeared, her family isn't giving up hope.Troy Haro says he's desperate for answers about what happened to his sister, Nikki Anderson."It's terrible," he said. "Lot of sleepless nights."Anderson's been missing since three Saturdays ago.Doorbell camera footage shows her leaving her mother's house in Randolph in Dakota County. She was barefoot, without her phone or medication."You wake up, you check your phone, hope for a text from her, a text from anyone," Haro said. "You think about her, every time in your mind, it comes around and comes around."There was a...
Coon Rapids Embraces Sustainability with Inaugural Reuse Room at Recycling Center
Coon Rapids is setting the stage for sustainability with a novel addition to its local recycling efforts – a reuse room. This new room, situated within the Coon Rapids Recycling Center, is a place where residents can find various items reclaimed from the waste stream, available to take at no cost, a move that emphasizes the importance of reusability in our community.
Brooklyn Park’s Honored 2 Help Seeks School Supply Donations
It is almost time to begin back to school shopping. One local group wants to help ease those costs for area families. For its fourth annual Back 2 School BBQ, the group Honored 2 Help is seeking backpack and school supply donations. Founder Clint “Scooter” Draughn said donations help thousands of local kids.
Vikings make touching gesture for family of late CB Khyree Jackson
It’s been a little over two weeks since the tragic passing of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson.It was revealed on Monday morning that the team plans to honor Jackson’s memory and will make a heartfelt gesture for his family, according to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov.“The Vikings will cover a significant portion of the funeral expenses for Khyree Jackson, who tragically passed away in a car accident earlier this month,” Meirov tweeted. “They will also pay out the remainder of his signing bonus to his estate and honor him with a decal on their helmets this season. His No....
3 Vikings Players Hit the Shelf
Minnesota Vikings training camp began Sunday, with all rookies reporting along with 18 veterans. The rest of the team will arrive Tuesday. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell held a press conference on Monday, addressing questions from the media, ranging from Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson to the QB1 situation.
Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment
The Minnesota Twins are sending Royce Lewis on a rehab assignment, before allowing him to return to the lineup. The post Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Storm leaves damage, power outages
CHASKA, Minn. — Thousands of people throughout the metro were experiencing power outages Monday evening after a storm came through the area. Xcel Energy is reporting clusters of small groups of homes without power all over the region, especially in areas of Bloomington, Columbia Heights, Woodbury and Maplewood. In...
Eden Prairie to light up the sky with ‘fireworks take two’ on Aug. 22
The City of Eden Prairie has rescheduled its July 4 fireworks, which were canceled due to weather, for Thursday, Aug. 22. Dubbed the “Best. Make-up Party. Ever!,” the event will take place at Round Lake Park and feature a lakeside concert by Free & Easy Band at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks show at [...]
Dodgers might have just bailed the Twins out with puzzling DFA decision
We are just days away from the MLB Trade Deadline, and the rumor mill winds are whistling for the Minnesota Twins. Despite a painfully quiet winter, in which the Twins made absolutely no meaingful moves to improve the roster, it sounds like the front office might be active at the deadline in adding som help. Starting pitching is a glaring need for Minnesota, as the team lacks a true No. 3 starter to slot into a playoff rotation alongside Joe Ryan and a struggling Pablo Lopez.
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell updates starting QB battle
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy — as well as the team's other three signal-callers — reported to training camp on Monday.Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to reporters about the ongoing starting quarterback battle, which pits McCarthy against fellow former first-round pick Sam Darnold. Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Sam Darnold will take majority of first-team reps, but J.J. McCarthy will also take some: "I have no preconceived, pre-set chart depth chart in my mind. I said at the end of spring that Sam (Darnold) was the No. 1 quarterback."— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) July 22, 2024 Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell pretty...
Minneapolis working to clean up long vacant buildings
Some vacant buildings in Minneapolis have sat empty for years. Some even decades. But that’s all about to change. “Those who have been here for extended prolonged periods of time, your time is up,” says Minneapolis City Council member Robin Wonsley.
Missing 15-year-old girl last seen leaving Roseville home on foot
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 15-year-old girl last seen leaving her Roseville home Monday morning.Summer Balfanz left her residence on foot in the area of 900 Burke Avenue West around 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.Balfanz was last seen wearing a black or white top, black shorts and black tennis shoes. She is described as 5'0" and 165 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.Anyone who has seen Balfanz or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact the Roseville Police Department at 651-792-7008.
Border West football serves community by cleaning Beardsley city park
Each summer, the Border West football program provides community service opportunities for their players. A group of 15 players just completed their first community service project of the summer by traveling to Beardsley to help clean up the city park. The team also helped set up for the Grant County Fair July 13 in Herman. The boys worked hard and were awarded with pizza, cold beverages and home made bars. “A big thanks to Kayla Holt for the invite and for providing us with the opportunity to give back to our football community,” Border West head coach James Paul said.
The Minnesota Vikings Are the Most Disrespected NFL Team
The NFC North is set to be one of the most interesting divisions this upcoming season filled with questions. The Chicago Bears have a new quarterback in Caleb Williams, the Green Bay Packers will be looking to build off last season’s hype with Jordan Love, and the Detroit Lions will be looking to go back to the NFC Championship Game. And then there is the Minnesota Vikings, a team that the media has seemingly forgotten about, and it’s to a point where they are being disrespected.
Davis resigns as head baseball coach, teacher after 36 years
Bruce Davis, a jovial man, decided a few weeks ago to resign as head baseball coach for Tri-City United High School after 37 years in the position. “I really don’t have any reasons to retire. I still love coaching. Last spring was as much fun coaching as any season,” said Davis.
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