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Karl-Anthony Towns Trade: Timberwolves, Knicks, Hawks Three-Team Blockbuster Proposal
In a proposed blockbuster trade, Karl-Anthony Towns could head to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and draft picks, as part of a three-team trade involving the Timberwolves, Knicks, and Hawks. Minnesota Timberwolves would receive Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Bruno Fernando, and draft picks from New York.
Around the Circle This Week: July 25, 2024
Minnesota DNR has added No. 11 to its pool of Scientific & Natural Areas (SNA) in Lake Superior's Minnesota neighborhood, it announced this week. "The new 25 acre Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area was acquired by the DNR with help from Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Reinvest in Minnesota. The site is 11 miles northeast of Grand Marais and is one of only two known fens on coastal wetlands on Minnesota's North Shore." This aerial view by T. Ludwig for the DNR shows the beach and fen while the DNR photo by Kelly Randall shows evening primrose along the beach.
Fire at Rockford Apartment Complex Causes $275,000 in Damages
More than two dozen firefighters battled a blaze at a 4-family apartment unit in Rockford late on Wednesday night (7/24). According to the incident report from the Rockford Fire Department, crews responded to 2106 Auburn Street around 9:13 pm on Wednesday and when they arrived on the scene, heavy fire was reported from 2 second-story windows.
$1,300 Stimulus Checks: 2.1 Million Minnesotans to Receive Reissued Payments
This month, Americans will receive a $1,300 stimulus check, with Minnesota reissuing funds to those who had issues with previous payments, and the amount varies based on 2021 tax details. New $1,300 Stimulus Checks to Be Sent Out – Minnesota Reissues Payments for Unclaimed Funds According to the report of La Grada Online, this month, […]
Eden Prairie Celebrates Diversity with Week-Long Cultural Festivities and Live Performances
Craving a dose of local culture and community vibes? Eden Prairie's got you sorted with an array of activities kicking off this week aimed at celebrating its diverse population and local heritage. The quaint Dorenkemper House is inviting folks to a 'Picnic on the Farm' event, complete with live music and vintage games. Set within a historic backdrop, it's a chance to fusion-feed your soul with wood-fired pizza, amidst the tunes of yesteryears and stories that the logs of this house have kept within.
Mediation continues as Minneapolis parks strike intensifies, union members disrupt board meeting
Striking Minneapolis parks employees and the park board entered another round of mediation just hours after some union members disrupted a board meeting on Wednesday. The disruption went so far the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board was only able to get through a couple of agenda items. At one point though, two board members tried to pass a resolution to approve language LIUNA Local 363 had agreed to, but it didn’t happen.
Minneapolis Prepares for Gas Infrastructure Overhaul in Bryn Mawr Neighborhood
Get ready for the roar of machinery and the dance of the construction crews, in Minneapolis. Starting early August, according to a bulletin from CenterPoint Energy, the Bryn Mawr neighborhood will see the start of natural gas main installations along several key streets, promising to modernize the energy infrastructure but testing the community's tolerance for inconvenience.
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