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'Absolutely incredible': New park opens along Mississippi River
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The City of Minneapolis has a new park in Northeast called Graco Park. Its namesake comes from its neighbor, manufacturing company Graco Inc. which was a partner in bringing the park to life. The new park pays homage to the old history at the site. Once...
Experience This ‘Must-See’ Halloween Event In Minnesota
As a child growing up in rural Minnesota, October was always a special time for me. I loved trick or treating, dressing up, enjoying pumpkin-face painted cookies from my aunt Marlene, and enjoying all the fun festivities of fall. I've just discovered a magical event that you and your family...
Forest Lake approves preliminary levy at 11.54%
Forest Lake’s preliminary levy has been set at $16,677,970, an increase of 11.54% after the council had requested the levy percentage get trimmed back from a 13.2% increase. The state requires cities to pass a preliminary levy, which cannot be exceeded, before the city’s passing of a final levy in December. The city had hoped to make more headway on funding its park maintenance and improvements, but after council members heard from residents that the 13.2% increase was too much, $250,000 was taken out of...
DNR officer report Sept. 26
District 10 — Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time checking small-game, waterfowl, and archery hunters. ATV riding and angling activity was also monitored. Enforcement action was taken on duck hunting and ATV riding violations. A reminder that Minnesota law requires a wearable life jacket for every person on a boat, including waterfowl boats. ...
Interim administrator Kristina Handt named among three finalists
Forest Lake’s 8-month-long search for a new city administrator continues to move forward with its new hiring firm Express Employment/Specialized Recruiting Group as the council announced three finalists. Among them is interim city administrator Kristina Handt. The council also named Jon Radamacher, a former city administrator for Little Falls, and Shawn Metcalf, a former city administrator for the city of Hastings, Nebraska, as finalists alongside Handt. A date has yet to be announced regarding any interviews with the finalists. ...
Forgotten MN History: Minnesota’s First KFC Store Is Still Standing
Have you ever wondered what a building used to be when you look at it? I worked in an old piano factory during my time in Southern Minnesota, and much like the song says, Time Marches On. One older Minnesota building that is still standing, was home to Minnesota's first physical KFC Store, and remained unchanged for nearly 30 years. Here's the story behind this quirky Minnesota building along Hennepin Ave.
First 'sustainable fuel' flight takes off at MSP, represents possible future for air travel
MINNEAPOLIS — A flight departing from MSP International represented what advocates hope is the future of air travel: planes powered by sustainable aviation fuel. On Wednesday, Delta Air Lines flight DL 2732 from Minneapolis to New York was powered — at least in part — by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from a plant known as winter camelina, grown and harvested by farmers from Minnesota and North Dakota.
Drones officially banned from Isanti County parks
The Isanti County Board approved the changes to the county’s park ordinance as part of its meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 17. And with that move, it effectively banned drones from county parks. The commissioners originally tackled the topic during a meeting held Aug. 6 where they listened to public input about the document, which was created in 2014 and last updated in 2018. Before a public hearing on the topic...
NB and RC football pick up wins, Braham falls to top 2A team in Barnum
The Rush City football team remained unbeaten Friday night, as the Tigers rolled to a 36-0 shutout win over Crosby-Ironton on Sept. 20, moving to an impressive 4-0 record. The team is undefeated through the first four games of the season for the first time since 2022, where Rush City ultimately finished with a 7-2 record and a loss in the Section 4AA quarterfinal. The Tigers’ offense took control of the game early on and the defense stood tall throughout the night, as the group...
Forget Salem! These Are the 5 Spookiest Places To Book and Visit For Halloween
With the change of the weather, from hot to cold, come the foggier days that give us permission to exclaim. “It’s spooky season!” And, for those who celebrate faithfully, it’s all four of the “ber” months that receive this treatment. To really tap into the spirit of Halloween, many spooky season lovers make plans around… Continue reading Forget Salem! These Are the 5 Spookiest Places To Book and Visit For Halloween
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