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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

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Ian Leonard uses duct tape to match Symone Woolridge

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

MIX 108

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All Of The Announced 2027 Concerts At Minnesota's Mystic Lake Amphitheater

After a wildly successful inaugural season in 2026, here's a look at all of the scheduled shows announced for 2027 at the outdoor venue.

Shakopee, MN · 2h

Carver County Local News

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Longtime Wine Shop Moves into Chaska Depot Building

Chaska’s historic depot has sprung back to life following a damaging fire on June 30, 2025. The newest anchor tenant is River Bend Cellars & Spirits, formerly Excelsior Vintage, which has moved from its previous location on Highway 7.

Chaska, MN · 1d

islands.com

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Goodbye Lake Superior, So Long Lake Minnetonka: This Minnesota Gem Is A Freshwater Fishing Paradise

It's not for nothing that Minnesota has been dubbed the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." The North Star State is a fisherman's oasis, with places like Duluth offering access to Lake Superior, while folks in the Twin Cities can escape to Lake Minnetonka. Still, as serene as their natural beauty may be, summer crowding can be an issue. However, if you prefer a secluded fishing retreat off the beaten path and away from Minnesota's major cities, then say goodbye to these two destinations and hello to Little Jessie Lake. This body of water is located in Itasca County, in what is referred to as "Up North" by locals.

Minnesota · 2d
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MIX 108

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Minnesota Man Guilty in YouTube Animal Cruelty Case

A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a man for producing what prosecutors described as sadistic videos of animal cruelty.

Minnesota · 2d

Eden Prairie Local News

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Centennial shocks the Eagles in section final upset

Eden Prairie’s football season ended with a 31-13 loss to Centennial in the section final, leaving Eagles players reflecting on their season and teammates. The post Centennial shocks the Eagles in section final upset appeared first on Eden Prairie Local News .

Eden Prairie, MN · 17h

Wide Open Country

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Beloved Children’s Author Dies at 73

Peggy Rathmann, author of the beloved children's book Good Night, Gorilla, has passed away. Penguin Random House announced the Nov. 3 death of the 73-year-old children's author earlier this week. The publisher didn't reveal the cause of Rathman's passing. A St. Paul, Minnesota, native, she began her journey as a...

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

unearththevoyage.com

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This Century-Old Meat Market In Minnesota Still Cuts, Smokes, And Wraps Everything By Hand Like It Did Generations Ago

A Minnesota meat counter once rolled out dill pepper sticks nicknamed Dilly, and they went flying out of the case. That alone got my attention. The same shop sells Swedish sausage, deboned hams, and lingonberry jam from Sweden. It also still cuts porterhouse steaks, which fewer butcher counters seem to bother with these days.

Robbinsdale, MN · 3d

myannoyingopinions.com

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Northern Kitchen (Bloomington, MN)

The Twin Cities has not historically had much of a regional Chinese restaurant scene. There’ve been some very good Sichuan restaurants in the metro over the years (Grand Szechuan and Legendary Spice, most notably) and there are some acceptable dim sum options—depending on how charitable/cranky you’re feeling (Jade Dynasty and Yangtze are the best of the bunch). But there’s not much else beyond that of note. Or so I thought till this past summer when blog reader Michael C emailed me to recommend two Chinese restaurants I had not previously heard of. The one that particularly caught my eye was Northern Kitchen. This both because it’s located in Bloomington—a little closer to us than the Cities proper—and because their specialty is Northern Chinese cuisine. Given the rigors of my summer travels and then the start of my college term, it took us a while to get out there. We liked our first lunch—eaten the weekend before last—so much that we went back again this past weekend to eat more of the menu. Here’s a quick look at both meals.

Bloomington, MN · 1d

Sun Patriot

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B-Dubs a GO in Waconia as new site opens doors

Buffalo Wild Wings GO has opened a new restaurant at 144 Depot Drive in Waconia, the brand’s latest expansion in Minnesota as it pursues franchise growth across the state. Locally owned and operated by Matt Knodt and Lacey Pavek, the newest Buffalo Wild Wings GO location is the first in Waconia. BWWGO is built around takeout and delivery, so it’s a smaller version of B-Dubs serving the same wings, sauces and dry rubs Minnesotans have known from Buffalo Wild Wings for decades, say the owners. The smaller GO format allows it to reach towns like Waconia that never fit a full sports bar, company officials said. “Minnesota has been home to Buffalo Wild Wings for decades, and GO is giving us a new way to grow the brand in communities across the state,” said John Dawson, president of U.S. development at Inspire Brands. “Waconia is a great example of how well GO’s smaller format fits a growing community, and markets such as St. Paul, St. Cloud, Alexandria and Red Wing offer the same kind of opportunity. We’re excited to partner with operators who want to be part of GO’s next chapter in Minnesota.” With more than 220 standalone locations open

Waconia, MN · 1d

willmarradio.com

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State High School Football Playoff Preview

(Undated) -- In the opening night of Minnesota’s high school football state quarterfinals on Thursday, several top contenders advanced with convincing wins: Minnetonka defeated Lakeville South 19-7, Rosemount routed Prior Lake 28-6, Champlin Park dominated Forest Lake 41-8, and Willmar outlasted Hill-Murray 49-35, with the Class 6-A winners among those booking spots in next week’s semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Minnetonka, MN · 6h

Laker Pioneer

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Maple Plain OKs assessment for reconstruction project

The Maple Plain City Council approved a special assessment as part of the 2026 Downtown Reconstruction Project at its Oct. 26 meeting. It was another difficult vote for the councilmembers in attendance, but all four were in favor of the assessment, which will help pay for improvements to infrastructure originally built between 1930 and 1960. “This is my 12th year as an elected and my seventh assessment hearing, and I’d say they’re always the hardest for me,” said Maple Plain Mayor Julie Maas-Kusske. “Knowing that every single person sitting in this room will be assessed at one point or another; it is not easy, it is hard, and I know everyone works hard for every dollar they have.” The city can assess specials at a rate of between 20 and 50 percent but has traditionally tried to split the difference at around 35 percent. “In particular with this project, the city covered everything we possibly could,” the mayor said. Most of the pavement throughout the project area has deteriorated to the point that traditional maintenance is no longer effective. Additionally, water main pipes are fragile and subject to breaks, according to a staff report. Also, the sewer pipes are susceptible

Maple Plain, MN · 1d

delanoheraldjournal.com

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Delano’s first marijuana dispensary opens at Flippin’ Bills

Delano’s first marijuana dispensary is now open at Flippin’ Bills. High Society opened Oct. 9 after months of planning, construction and state licensing, said Niel Patel, owner of Flippin’ Bills and director of retail operations for the dispensary. The business occupies the former truckers lounge at the convenience store.

Delano, MN · 1d

BroBible

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Josh Allen’s Most Impressive Play Of The Night Was Avoiding Making Eye Contact With Laura Rutledge (Viral Video)

josh allen Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Josh Allen’s postgame interview with Laura Rutledge is going viral Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen went viral during the Bills’ Monday Night Football matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, but not because of anything he did on the field, but rather because of his “eye discipline” during a postgame interview with […] The post Josh Allen’s Most Impressive Play Of The Night Was Avoiding Making Eye Contact With Laura Rutledge (Viral Video) appeared first on BroBible.

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

ccxmedia.org

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$500 Million Expansion To Transform Maple Grove Hospital

A major expansion project is on the horizon in Maple Grove that aims to meet the growing health care needs of the northwest metro for decades to come. Through a new partnership between North Memorial Health and Sanford Health, North Memorial Health – Maple Grove Hospital is set to double in size. The project is possible thanks to a $500 million investment from Sanford Health.

Maple Grove, MN · 20h

MinnPost

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Frazier won the race for Hennepin County Attorney, but his slim margins are revealing

Hennepin County Attorney-elect Cedrick Frazier owes a debt of gratitude to residents of Minneapolis. The legislator and former public defender won 62% of votes within city limits, earning as many as 86% in a precinct in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Still, he couldn’t have scored the very narrow win over his...

Hennepin County, MN · 1d

Eden Prairie Local News

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Lake Riley poised for delisting, preparing for more improvements

Lake Riley is poised for removal from Minnesota’s impaired waters list after years of water quality improvements and restoration efforts. The post Lake Riley poised for delisting, preparing for more improvements appeared first on Eden Prairie Local News .

Eden Prairie, MN · 2d

Bring Me The News

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After losing money for 19 years, Richfield is closing one of its municipal liquor stores

The Richfield City Council has decided to close one of the city's four municipal liquor stores.

Richfield, MN · 1d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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St. Louis Park parents worry class sizes are negatively impacting learning

Some St. Louis Park parents say crowded classrooms and less classroom support are making it harder for students to learn.

St Louis Park, MN · 2d

Press & News

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Maple Grove hopes for grant for 82nd Avenue/Main Street project

At its Nov. 2 meeting, the Maple Grove City Council approved support of the city’s Local Road Improvement Program grant application for funding for the 82nd Avenue and Main Street Area Rehabilitation Project. In May 2025, the council initially approved improvements to Main Street between Lakeview Drive and Weaver Lake Road, Lakeview Drive and 82nd Avenue (near Life Time and the Maple Grove Library). These plans were paused after developments at the Maple Grove Community Center and a possible performing arts center area. A feasibility report was ordered in February. The plans for the area includes new bituminous roadways, roundabouts at Main Street and 82nd Avenue and Main Street and Lakeview Drive, walking paths along the roadways, and new landscaping. These improvements would help with future traffic flows from the Maple Grove Community Center’s expansion and the Maple Grove Performing Arts Center located in the road project area. Proposed construction costs for the project area estimated at $5.95 million. City staff is looking to apply for $1.5 million in MnDOT 2026 Local Road Improvement Program grant funds to help pay for the project. According to city staff, “The grant program provides funding assistance to local agencies for constructing or reconstructing

Maple Grove, MN · 2d