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City Council compromises on pickleball, gives police raises
Conservative and Libertarian residents of Lonsdale might be happy about at least one key point in the 2023-year-end audit for the city. While presenting the city’s annual audit Thursday evening, Abdo Certified Public Accountants Governmental Service Partner Tom Olinger shared notes with the mayor and council that Lonsdale has the lowest tax rate and lowest taxes per capita in Rice County. But those are lower for a reason, argued Councilor Brian Wermerskirchen. ...
Bloomington officials ask for public's help finding Izaiah Anderson, 16-year-old with autism
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Authorities in Bloomington are asking for the public's help in finding a 16-year-old with autism who jumped off a transport van on Thursday morning.Izaiah Anderson jumped from the van near Interstate 494 and France Avenue around 9 a.m. Police say that he was last wearing a red T-shirt and dark athletic pants. He is described as 5-foot-6, and weighs roughly 140 pounds.Anyone with information of his whereabouts is asked to call 911.
Minnesota high school opens first-of-its-kind smudging space for students
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — A Minnesota high school is the first in the state with an on-campus space for a native cultural practice.Smudging is the burning of sacred herbs meant to ground oneself, and reset the energy in a space. The ribbon was officially cut Thursday afternoon at Shakopee High School, for the project designed by, and for, native students."It's been something that's been in the works for a number of years," said Justyne Vogel, American Indian Education Coordinator for Shakopee Public Schools.Vogel works in a district with more than 200 native students, who represent 28 tribal nations.The first-of-its-kind smudging space was funded...
Feeding Our Future defendant, who made $1.3 million in single year, says he gave food away
A defendant in the Feeding Our Future trial testified Thursday that he didn’t set up shell companies to participate in the food program, that he helped serve thousands of free meals to children and didn’t knowingly participate in fraud. The post Feeding Our Future defendant, who made $1.3 million in single year, says he gave food away appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Mosquito numbers in metro area are well above the 10-year average
MINNEAPOLIS — Mosquito numbers are above average in the metro area so far this spring thanks to several hot spots, according to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District.Mosquito activity is more than double the 10-year average for the week. But officials say that it's similar to what happened last year, when a high number of mosquitos hatched in the spring but a summer drought led to a low mosquito count for the rest of the year.According to officials, there are several high mosquito areas in Anoka County, Carver County, northern Washington County and northern Dakota County. Black flies are also quite abundant in the typical hot spots along rivers and streams.It's too soon to know if the mosquito numbers will stay high because of the rainfall Minnesota has seen so far this year. According to the National Weather Service, the drought has improved significantly over the last week, as abnormally-dry-or-worse areas decreased about 17%, and the moderate drought decreased by 6% statewide.The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District sets out traps on Monday nights through the spring and summer and collects data every Tuesday. Note: The above video first aired on May 14, 2024
Lakeville finds construction savings on first responder training center
Pushing back against rising construction prices, the city of Lakeville and its project team have been sharpening their pencils to reduce the cost of the roughly $25 million FiRST Center, a planned reg...
Scott County Invites Residents to Free 'Lakeside Sunrise Qigong' Sessions at Cleary Lake Regional Park
Those seeking a peaceful start to their day can find solace by the serene shores of Cleary Lake this June. Cleary Lake Regional Park is hosting a series of morning Qigong sessions aimed at cultivating balance, intention, and awareness. The program, titled "Lakeside Sunrise Qigong," will take place from Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14, between 7 and 8 AM, as reported by Scott County government's official website.
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