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Delano dog catcher helps reunite pets with their owners
About two weeks ago, Joe Kittok, a dog catcher for Delano, was called to pick up a stray pet around dinner time. Kittok said he entered the address into his GPS and stopped about three houses from his destination. While looking for the address, he saw a woman leave her...
Osseo School District Summer Food Program in High Demand
Nutrition is important, even when school is out of session. No one knows that better than summer school nutrition managers with Osseo Area Schools. At Park Center High School, food service staff work each day to prep balanced meals for kids across the district. “Kids and food are synonymous. Like...
St. Louis Park Pavement Project Advances: Phases 1 & 2 Nearing Completion, Phase 3 Watermain Replacement Underway
St. Louis Park residents can expect continued progress in the multi-phase pavement management project, with updates on sodding, concrete work, and watermain replacements underway according to a bulletin released on July 23rd. The city's latest construction agenda details a series of activities spread out across different streets and avenues. For those living in phase 1 areas, you can still witness the final touches on the concrete work expected to wrap up this week, while the completion date for the final paving remains pending, anticipated to be finalized by July's end. The announcement, notes the city, signals nearing the closure of the phase's surface enhancements.
Tour de Tonka bicycle ride rolls into Delano
The annual Tour de Tonka bike ride rolls into town next weekend. The one-day ride is expected to draw about 3,000 bicyclists to the prairie, said Minnetonka Community Education Director Tim Litfin, a Delano native who started the event in 2006. Tour de Tonka, which raises money for the ICA...
Puppies at the Pump shows off service dogs in training Thursday at a gas station in Plymouth
It was Puppies at the Pump day at the Holiday Gas Station in Plymouth Thursday. Helping Paws is a non-profit that trains service dogs for people with disabilities, veterans, and first responders with PTSD.
Back To Work? Tentative agreement struck between Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and striking workers
Striking Minneapolis park and recreation workers have reportedly reached a tentative deal with the Park Board according to LIUNA Local 363. The union announced the agreement on Friday morning on social media but say there are “loose ends” to tie up.
Mankato Felon Pleaded Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession After Shooting at Police Officers During a Home Invasion
MINNEAPOLIS – A Mankato man has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm as a felon after firing at police officers during a violent home invasion, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on January 14, 2024, a woman called 911 to report that a...
‘We’re in a different moment’: Professor explains why identity of VP Harris matters more this election
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Kamala Harris — the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee — is all over the news. But long before President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, Duchess Harris was paying close attention to the vice president. Duchess Harris, a professor of American Studies at Macalester...
Minneapolis Park Board Seeks Public Input on Minnehaha Falls' South Side Renovation Plans
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is currently engaging the community to reshape the future of Minnehaha Falls' south side, an area known for its scenic beauty yet marred by deterioration and limited public access. MPRB’s plans to refurbish the worn-out stairs, paths, and viewing platforms were disclosed in a recent bulletin, where it has laid out three potential design concepts for public examination and input, a pivotal step toward reviving this key cultural and recreational zone.
Vikings’ Cornerback Might Have Cringiest Interview in Team History
Minnesota Vikings' cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. might have had one of the cringiest interviews in franchise history. The post Vikings’ Cornerback Might Have Cringiest Interview in Team History appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
PJ Fleck confirms the "expectation" is for the Gophers to use the full revenue-share allotment in 2025
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The world of college sports is changing, and at the fore-front of that is the settlement of House vs. NCAA. There is a lot of legal language to sift through to fully understand the scope of a complicated settlement process, which will means billions in backpay to former college athletes. But here's the overarching through line that will alter college football's future forever: Revenue sharing is here.
Chauncey Billups has surprising revelation about time with Timberwolves
Long-time fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves remember all the various players who have come through Target Center over the years, and not just the biggest names. One who some of the more casual fans may have forgotten played in the Twin Cities back in the day is Chauncey Billups. Recently,...
Braves, Twins fans may actually be able to watch their MLB team again soon
Diamond Sports Group has been bankrupt for quite awhile, and they've even lost some of their Bally Sports channels. This has had major implications on the baseball world, as fans of certain teams have lost the ability to watch their teams on TV. But some good news has recently come out of this development.
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