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Cats recovering, finding forever homes after rescue from foreclosed Coon Rapids home
BLAINE, Minnesota — In the beginning of March, 81 cats were rescued from a foreclosed home in Coon Rapids. One kitten, now named Diane, was one of the first to get adopted — weighing just half a pound at the time and suffering from respiratory issues. Davis Becker...
Chase Bank expected for former KFC site
Two new Forest Lake restaurants open Chase Bank is expected to enter the former KFC location at 1232 West Broadway Avenue in Forest Lake. Forest Lake community development director Abbi Wittman announced the bank’s application and intent to fill the location during the council’s April 8 workshop. However, representatives from Chase Bank could not yet confirm the new location. “As we expand rapidly in the Twin Cities metro, we want...
Popular south Minneapolis eatery to close
MINNEAPOLIS — A well-liked south Minneapolis restaurant will soon close its doors. Italian Eatery and its sister restaurant, Un Dito, will end operations at the end of May or mid-June, according to a statement. "Our team is prioritizing support for our employees and the local community," said the statement...
No-mow lawns are having a moment in Minnesota
Anthony Hauck spent the first spring in his new Tangletown home tearing the grass out of his front lawn. His goal: "to make a yard better for the birds, bees and other bugs."The big picture: No (or low) mow lawns are sprouting up across the metro this spring, as Minnesotans embrace landscaping that requires less maintenance and water.State of the seeds: Interest in drought-resistant fescue grass blends, pollinator-friendly wildflowers, and other native plants is growing, landscaping and gardening pros tell Axios.At Mother Earth Gardens, sales of "Bee Lawn," a "low-grow" grass with flowers added in, have doubled to tripled each...
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Lyric Arts
1 Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!. "9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL" is a dynamic musical comedy that pulsates with energy, centering on three female colleagues who band together to confront their chauvinistic and self-centered boss. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the narrative follows Violet, Doralee, and Judy as they navigate the complexities of workplace dynamics, personal challenges, and the unlikely bond that forms between them.
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