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National Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26
Unused medications left in cupboards, drawers and cabinets can pose a risk for loved ones. To remove the risk and protect family, friends and pets, it is important to properly dispose of these medications. National Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On that day, medication drop sites will be open at Coborn’s Grocery Store in Albertville (5698 La Centre Ave.) and Citizens State Bank of Waverly – Montrose Office (145 Nelson Boulevard). ...
Zebra mussels confirmed in Rice Lake in Maple Grove
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Rice Lake, located in Maple Grove. A Rice Lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels attached to a settlement sampler fixed to their dock. Another lake resident in a different location also reported zebra mussels on a settlement sampler. DNR staff found zebra mussels on rocks in the water near these properties. Settlement...
Book launch: 'Mr. Fox's Game of No!'
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Whether you're looking for a fun new book or just a family outing, check out "Mr. Fox's Game of 'No!'" book launch in St. Paul. The book is David LaRochelle's and Mike Wohnoutka's interactive game complete with illustrations. The launch will occur Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Red Balloon Bookshop.
City to design replacement for Fire Station No. 1
The City of Elk River is preparing to replace its oldest fire station located at 415 Jackson Avenue. The fire station was first built in 1971. It has been remodeled three times and had a couple of additions, according to Elk River Fire Chief Mark Dickinson. It’s in an ideal location at the center of town, and offers seven bays but not in a drive through format that has become the standard in the fire service profession. “It’s beyond updates at this point,” Dickinson told the Star News this week. “The building is failing. It’s not just the exterior, and...
Creepy confections and more from Amy's Cupcake Shoppe
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn — The holiday season is off to a sweet start at Amy's Cupcake Shoppe in Hopkins. Baker and pastry chef Izzy Truscio stopped by KARE 11 Saturday to showcase the shop's breakable skull chocolates and paintable pumpkin sugar cookies for Halloween, and to preview its Holiday in Hopkins kickoff on Nov. 30 in support of Small Business Saturday.
LMCD approves funds for Stubbs Bay, Forest Lake AIS work
Amidst a funding transition towards citizen-initiated Lake Improvement Districts (LIDs), the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District approved a funding request from the Lake Minnetonka Association (LMA) for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) treatment for Stubbs Bay and Forest Lake. LMA Director Eric Evenson requested $8,750 for bay-wide treatment in Stubbs Bay and $1,050 to help pay for a point intercept survey in Forest Lake that the Friends of Forest Lake completed earlier this year. ...
Experience a Harry Potter Halloween at Marshall's Farm Market
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — No matter your costume, you can be a wizard for the weekend at Marshall's Farm Market in Eden Prairie. The market offers food trucks, family activities and experiences that will take you right back to Hogwarts. People of all ages can enjoy a pumpkin patch, corn maze, Quidditch games, Harry Potter-themed photo ops, giant chess, pumpkin bowling and more.
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