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Tonka Brew Fest brings brews, views, and the blues
Tonka Brew Fest invites beer lovers to raise a glass as it returns for its 11th year on Nov. 2 from 3-6 p.m. at picturesque Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Over 16 breweries from around the Twin Cities will be showcasing a variety of craft beers, ciders, and seltzers. Attendees can also enjoy live music from The Abiders, a local multi-genre band and mainstay of the event. Hosted by the Mound-Westonka Rotary Club, Tonka Brew Fest was launched in 2013 as a community gathering and...
Sauk Rapids EDA Interested In Another Downtown Property
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- The Sauk Rapids Economic Development Authority is interested in buying another home in the downtown area for future development. During Monday night's meeting, the EDA will consider buying the house at 520 Benton Drive North. The home is currently unoccupied. The Purchase Agreement would allow...
Lake boys soccer race was a tight one
Two things were apparent early in the Lake Conference boys soccer season: 1. It would be a tight race between Edina, Minnetonka and Wayzata and 2. The other teams would struggle. In the final standings it was Minnetonka 5-1-0, Edina 4-0-2 and Wayzata 4-1-1. None of the other four teams reached .500 in conference play. Wayzata closed strong with a 2-0 victory Oct. 2 at Hopkins. An early goal by...
Orono seeks grant for Hackberry Park work
The Orono City Council approved a resolution to seek a grant from Hennepin County Youth Athletics for improvements to Hackberry Park at its Sept. 23 meeting. The council was split in a 4-1 vote. This marks the second time the city has pursued grant money for the project, with Orono applying for the grant last September but being denied any funding. “Council has all received emails indicating that there’s been...
VOTERS GUIDE: Incumbent, challenger seek Hennepin Commissioner District 7
The Hennepin County Board Commissioner District 7 seat will be on the ballot during the Nov. 5 Election. The seat is currently held by Kevin Anderson, who is being challenged by Brad Kohler. District 7 includes the cities of Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Greenfield, Hanover, Independence, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetrista, Mound, Rogers, Rockford, and St. Bonifacius. Find out if this race is on your ballot at pollfinder.sos.mn.gov. This...
Good battles aplenty in team sectionals
Girls tennis team sectionals took place last week, with notable runs from Champlin Park and Breck in their respective classes. 5AA Park Center (14th seed) lost their opening Section 5AA team tournament game 7-0 to Coon Rapids (11th seed) Sept. 30. Seniors Meria Pha and Veronica Hubbard put up good fights in their singles losses, the latter going 6-2, 6-2. Seniors Aolani Xiong and Caidence Orourke also featured in their...
It’s playoff time for Wayzata soccer seniors
With the Minnesota high school soccer playoffs underway this week, every team in the state dreams of making a trip to U.S. Bank Stadium for the state tournament. Wayzata’s girls are among the favorites to play in the State Class AAA Tournament after finishing the regular season 14-1-1. Although the Trojans didn’t win the Lake Conference title, they have more victories this season than the Lake Conference champion Edina Hornets. ...
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