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Sherburne County sheriff report April 18
The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s): - Jerry Ziaty, 27 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for GM Obstruction Legal Process. - Kyle John Nelson, 32 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for GM DWI. - Angel Thiel, 53 of Princeton, MN 55371 for MSD DWI. ...
Princeton offers info on upcoming road construction project
The city of Princeton is gearing up for a large road construction project to begin in June. In partnership with Mille Lacs County, the city is preparing for large improvements to County State Aid Highway 4, also known as Seventh Avenue North, that will include the total replacement of the road. On Wednesday, April 10, the city hosted a neighborhood informational meeting to inform residents living nearby of the project...
Dayton talks Territorial Road, County Road 81 realignment
The Dayton City Council received an update on the future of a potential improvements to the intersection of County Road 81 and Territorial Road during its April 8 meeting. The council also approved a grant application for playground equipment. County Road 81 and Territorial Road Feedback on the proposed improvements to the County Road 81...
Body pulled from Maple Grove pond confirmed as missing teen
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — Nearly a month after he was reported missing, authorities confirmed Wednesday they've located and identified the body of 18-year-old Winston Drepaul. The Maple Grove teen went missing on March 23 after he reportedly left his apartment without any of his belongings, including medications. Crews searched for Drepaul around the area for weeks before recovering a body from a nearby pond on April 11.
Wildfire burns near Baldwin’s Young Park
A wildfire near Baldwin Township’s Young Park claimed 7 acres of land on Sunday, April 14. High winds contributed to the fire’s growth and required aircraft support to extinguish the blaze. At approximately 10:30 a.m., the Baldwin Fire Department was called out to the wildfire on the south side of County Road 38 just west of Young Park, according to Baldwin Fire Chief Scott Case. ...
Anoka-Hennepin school board member threatens budget standoff over racial, gender equity efforts
Matt Audette’s targets range from the use of gendered pronouns to Minnesota’s new social studies standards, which will include ethnic studies starting in 2026. The post Anoka-Hennepin school board member threatens budget standoff over racial, gender equity efforts appeared first on Sahan Journal.
‘Forever chemicals’ identified in Princeton water
High levels of PFAS found in two Princeton wells High levels of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) were identified in Princeton’s Water Treatment Plant 2. Due to new regulations implemented by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday, April 10, designating a maximum level of the chemicals allowed in drinking water, Princeton’s wells 8 and 9 were both identified as having levels of PFAS above the allowable federal...
City council approves process to hire fire chief
Update on billing for township fire services The Princeton City Council recently held a discussion and approved the hiring process for the Princeton Fire and Rescue Department’s (PFRD) new fire chief. During the council meeting on Thursday, April 11, the Princeton City Council reviewed a proposed hiring process for the city’s new fire chief. The...
Maple Grove Businesses Anticipate Challenges During 63rd Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
Maple Grove is bracing for traffic disruptions as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) embarks on a project to replace the aging bridge on 63rd Avenue. As confirmed by the local government's Facebook page, this extensive construction effort also includes enhancements to lighting, signage, and drainage systems in the area. Local businesses along Hwy 169 near the 63rd Avenue and Magda Lane intersection are expecting to feel the pinch as patterns of commute and access are significantly altered.
Weekend road work: US 169 to close in north metro, Highway 65 lane closures
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — If life takes you on US 169 on a regular basis, find a new route for the upcoming weekend. A significant closure in both directions is just one stumbling block for motorists this weekend as road construction season ramps up. Crews will close heavily used...
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