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Fight at Armstrong leads to stay-at-home day
A fight reportedly broke out during fifth and sixth periods at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School on May 15, which prompted the district to hold a remote learning day on May 16. Per an email sent from Principal Erick Norby to to Armstrong families, “several students were involved in a fight.” Norby said the building was in a “hold,” for periods six and seven and then school was dismissed. “A building ‘hold’ is when we ask students to remain at their current location until an announcement is made to resume their normally scheduled activities,” Norby explained. The following day, May 16, classes were asynchronous. Most students checked into Schoology on school-issued devices from home. After-school activities ran as scheduled.
1964 Oldsmobile connects generations across America
BLAINE, Minn — Life’s roads have their twists and turns, so Curt Johnson certainly prefers to ride in style. Curt loves to drive around Blaine in his 1964 Oldsmobile F85 Cutlass Convertible, which he considers a member of the family. But at first, it was to his wife, Jane’s, dismay.
Elk River police report: Drone helps police catch man who fled crash; handgun stolen from vehicle
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor Police used a drone to locate a man who fled from the scene of a crash in Elk River. The incident began shortly after 4 a.m. May 10, when an officer observed a vehicle crashed into a median barrier at Highway 10 and Simonet Drive. The vehicle was unoccupied, with...
Brooklyn Park Launches Recycling Week, City Urges Proper Practices and Introduces Handy App
Brooklyn Park's Recycling Week kicks off from May 20-24. The city's officials are reminding locals to get their carts out early by 6:30 A.M. sharp. Workers have until 6:00 P.M. to complete the recyclable roundup. In a statement obtained by the city's bulletin, carts should sit a safe three feet distance from obstacles like mailboxes or other carts, and do not belong in the streets. Proper placement would be the driveway or on the boulevard, with handles turned street-side.
How Kusina brings Filipino family recipes to Mounds View
MOUNDS VIEW, Minn. — The first ingredient in all of Kusina's cooking is love — that's what owner and chef Jailin Tabares emphasizes to her customers that walk through the door.Tabares is a warm, motherly figure who opened the restaurant alongside her husband Scott Zimmer in the summer of 2022. She had experience in the restaurant sphere, having worked in five-star restaurants back in the Philippines and in some hotels in Minneapolis.But when her mother, now 89 years old, gave her handwritten family recipes, Tabares turned to Zimmer and said "we have to do something about this." The pair opened a...
Brooklyn Park's West River Road Closure Leads to Major Northbound Detour Amid Roadworks
Brooklyn Park residents and commuters, brace yourselves for some detour drama. A sizable chunk of West River Road is shutting down northbound traffic between Brookdale Drive and Newton Ave, thanks to the 2024 Mill and Overlay project, including all the fixings of utility work and curb and gutter improvements. According to information released by the city, those driving north will have to take a significant detour during the construction period that's already causing murmurs of irritation among locals.
Three new Rogers police officers take oath of office
by Sue Webber Contributing Writer Recognition of Police Department personnel led the agenda at the Rogers City Council meeting on April 23. Police Chief Dan Wills introduced three new police officers, who then took the oath of office from Mayor Rick Ihli. ...
Anoka County Veterans Council Commemorates Memorial Day with Ceremonies and Family Picnic in Coon Rapids and Andover
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and honor, and the Anoka County Veterans Council is making sure our heroes aren't forgotten. This year, they're pulling out all the stops with services recognizing those who've served our country across myriad conflicts – from the World Wars to the battles in the Middle East.
Otsego awards bid for street project
The Otsego City Council has awarded the contract for the 2024 Street Renewal Project to the low bidder, Knife River Corporation of Sauk Rapids. Ten bids were received, ranging from $919,516 to $1,199,949. The project will include the improvement of streets within Vasseur’s Oak Grove 3rd and 4th Additions and Halls 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Additions.
Rebels softball earns share of Northwest Suburban Championship
Champlin Park softball played three games last week amid an eventful end to the regular season, including a dramatic comeback 4-3 win over Wayzata on May 15. The night following the win over Wayzata, it also became official that Champlin Park, Andover, and Rogers had each finished the season tied for first in the Northwest Suburban Conference with 10-2 records, meaning all three would end the season as conference champions. ...
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