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Hitdawgs earn win over MacStrength
The Plymouth Hitdawgs saw a three-game week turn into one last week due to weather, but they did pick up a big win amid the scheduling issues. The Hitdawgs began last week with a 3-2 win over the MacStrength Grizzlies June 19, a welcome victory after a game was postponed due to weather the day prior. Jack Zupfer was key on the hill for Plymouth, pitching eight innings and collecting 11 kills against MacStrength. Both Cole Shirley and Jordan Amundson went 2-4, with the prior batting one RBI. Daniel Marxen went 1-3 and scored one a key run on a low-scoring day. The Hitdawgs were set to four games the following week, hosting the North Stars June 24, traveling to the Dundas Dukes June 26 and then hosting the Orioles and Shoreview June 27 and 29 respectively.
Suspect apprehended in Robbinsdale charged with carjacking, stabbing
A 31-year-old Nebraska man was charged with one count of attempted murder in the first-degree and carjacking with a dangerous weapon following a string of incidents that included the stabbing of a man at a Bloomington gas station. Nathan Sughroue was charged June 18 in Hennepin County District Court, two days after an incident at a gas station near the intersection of 98th Street West and Normandale Boulevard, according to Bloomington Deputy Chief Kim Clauson. ...
Tran says she will take ‘actions’ over censure
Brooklyn Park City Councilmember Maria Tran has alluded to “actions” she will be taking following her censure by the council. Tran referenced her plans in a prepared statement to the council June 10 during public forum. Less than an hour later, the council approved her censure on a 5-0 vote. “I will have much more to say about this in the coming days, the actions I will be announcing, and...
Peace commission considers Twelve Watch App
The Golden Valley Police Employment, Accountability & Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission met June 13 and heard from a guest speaker about the Twelve Watch App, a new tool designed to improve safety. The mission for the app is “to advance police reform and accountability by empowering the citizens.” For $4.99 per month, people can subscribe to an app designed to record encounters with police, alert friends and family and store data about police officers. A city or police department might be able to have a...
Blue Line Extension announces anticipated travel times
METRO Transit has released travel time estimates for using the corridor of the proposed Blue Line Light Rail Extension. Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Blvd. Station to MSP airport (Terminal 1) Blue Line: 58 Minutes Car (non-rush hour): 39 minutes Car (rush...
Blomberg and Qiao star in competitive performances at state golf
Two area schools sent one student-athlete to the state girls golf tournament last week, with Aly Blomberg representing Park Center in Class AAA, while Breck’s Selena Qiao represented Breck in Class AA. Park Center Blomberg ended the first day in a seven-way tie for 34th place at a total of 82. That tie included golfers from Maple Grove, Wayzata, Minnetonka and Andover. The Pirates senior then ended the tournament with...
LoGators triumph late over Hopkins Berries
The Champlin Park LoGators secured an eighth-inning triumph last week with their one weekday game, a 10-4 win over the Hopkins Berries on June 11 at home. The night did not start ideally for the hosting LoGators, who trailed 3-1 after two innings. Jack Clauson, who pitched the first four innings, looked strong on the mound but the Berries found their moments. A well-executed tag by catcher Clarke Peterson ended the top of the first at 2-0. Before both teams scored one run in the...
Cowboys growing into second town ball season
The Crystal Cowboys continued their second town ball season last week with a 6-0 loss to the Minneapolis Mudcats on June 11 at Parade Stadium. The night started slow at bat for both teams, with the scorecard reading 0-0 through three innings. This was in part due to strong defensive work by both teams. Cowboys pitcher Samuel Bozyk was a confident presence early on to keep the Mudcats at bay along with good work at first and second base from Martin De La Paz and...
Brooklyn Park to host the return of Gus Macker tournament
The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is returning to the Twin Cities. Historically held in downtown St. Paul, the tournament will be presented by destination marketing organization Minneapolis Northwest Tourism and held at North Hennepin Community College on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18. The Gus Macker is a 3v3 basketball tournament where games are played to 21 points on a half-court. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to sign up. The fee is $200 per team (four players total). ...
AC Fastpitch teams start summer with success
The summer fastpitch season is already well underway for the Armstrong/Cooper fastpitch association. tThe organization’s athletes from the two Robbinsdale high schools have already collected some silverware. The high school red team took first place in the gold bracket for a second consecutive year at the Oriole Opener in St. Louis Park last week, featuring a stacked roster of Gabby Berns, Kendall Carscadden, Emma Chavez, Brianna Dumas, Peyton Erickson, Julia Girod, Kadence Joseph, Lexi Madson, Nina Olson-Patterson, Sydney Primmer, and Lucy Ramirez. ...
Volleyball players earn all-conference honors
Boys volleyball season may have wrapped up for most local schools, but a number of local high school players were named to all-conference teams last week after impressive performances in 2024. North Conference Park Center’s Koua Chang (outside hitter) and Titus Lee (setter) were named to the all-North Conference team, with fellow Pirate Alan Intanavong (middle blocker) listed as an honorable mention. Park Center finished the season with a 12-8-2...
Pirates alum O’Hara heads to Green Bay, Ring to Murray State
Park Center alum CJ O’Hara recently announced the latest chapter in his basketball career, signing to attend and play NCAA Division I basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The news came soon after the announcement that Park Center’s Chiang Ring, who graduated last week, was committing to also play DI basketball at Murray State after concluding a career to remember with the Pirates last winter. O’Hara was a key...
Gopher commit Gilk named to JVA all-national
Champlin Park’s Carly Gilk was named to the Junior Volleyball Association girls all-national team recently for her work on the court with the MN Select volleyball club. The honor recognizes the top female athletes that competed in the 15-18 division this season. Gilk, who has recently concluded her junior year, is committed to University of Minnesota volleyball and has had experience working with USA Volleyball. Her high school career included a long list of impressive performances for the Rebels, including back-to-back section championship game appearances. Her junior season in 2023 continued that trend with 410 kills, 84 percent serve percentage, 208 digs, and 50 serve aces from 83 sets played. Gilk was selected by fellow MN Select players Elena Hoecke (Centennial), Ellery Deboer (Willmar), and Kacie Schulte (Maple Grove).
Garden Club tour set for June 25
Join the Golden Valley Garden Club on Tuesday, June 25 for a guided tour of significant sites, flora and fauna on the ancient Dakota path through the community. Reserve a spot on the bus by emailing gvgardenclub@mail.com. The group will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Parkway, Golden Valley. There will be a brief introduction at 6:30 p.m. by tour leader and Golden...
Half of Minnesota schools don’t have nurses
According to a survey from the Minnesota Department of Health, the state’s first comprehensive scan of school nurses shows many schools, particularly those with more low-income families, lack access to a school nurse. “This is the first time we’ve had such a comprehensive data picture about school nurses and health services staff in Minnesota,” Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham said. “What we’ve learned is students in smaller districts, charter schools, and schools that serve more families with lower incomes just aren’t getting that...
Brooklyn Park censures second councilmember
The Brooklyn Park City Council has censured a second councilmember. Councilmember Maria Tran will be barred from certain councilmember activities following an investigation that concluded Tran exhibited hostile behavior in the treatment of an employee. The City Council voted June 10 to censure Tran, alleging that she created “an intimidating, hostile, and offensive work environment in violation of the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and the City’s Respectful Workplace Policy.” ...
Brooklyn Park police reports May 28-June 3
Included in the department’s May 28-June 3 reports were these incidents: May 28 - Theft on the 6600 block of 96th Lane North, the 7700 block of Aster Drive North and the 6500 block of 74 1/2 Avenue North. - Theft from vehicle on the 5800 block of 73rd Avenue North and the 5600 block of 96th Avenue North. ...
Brooklyn Center police reports, May 28-June 3
Included in the department’s May 28-June 3 reports were these incidents: May 28 - First-degree aggravated robbery at a hotel on the 1600 block of James Circle North. - First-degree damage to property on the 7000 block of Brooklyn Boulevard. - Vehicle theft on the 4500 block of 58th Avenue North. ...
Rebels take on Class AAA state meet
The Champlin Park Rebels took part in the Class AAA state championships last week at St. Michael-Albertville, sending several athletes to battle out with the best in Minnesota. Junior Michael Bruggers took ninth in the boys shot put, reaching a mark of 50 feet, 2.75 inches in a hard-fought battle eventually won by Brainerd’s Dylan Gross. Bruggers reached state with a third-place mark of 49-1 at the Section 5AAA Championships. ...
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