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Softball Game Preview: Shakopee Heads Out
The Shakopee Sabers will head out on the road to square off against the Lakeville North Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Shakopee will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak. Shakopee stacked a sixth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They blew past Eagan 9-2.
Duck Cup Memorial hosts first ever Mental Health Fair
NEW PRAGUE, Minn. (KEYC) - In an era defined by rising substance abuse and suicide rates, mental health professionals are dedicated to educating people about mental illness and how they can treat it. For this reason, May is officially recognized as Mental Health Month. “It’s important to let people know...
2 women injured in early morning crash on Highway 169
Two 23-year-old Shakopee women were injured in a crash involving alcohol early this morning in Nicollet County. The state patrol says a car driven by Elizabeth Jimenez was southbound on Highway 169 between Le Sueur and St. Peter just before 1 a.m. when it entered the median. Jimenez and her...
Westonka records fall as track season heats up
The start of the 2024 track and field season has been rainy and cold, but that hasn’t stopped the White Hawk track and field team from having some great performances. So far this season, four school records have been broken. At the Jordan Invitational, freshman Sami Christensen broke her own school record in the triple jump, jumping 35’4.75”. Her previous record was from 2023 and was 34’11”. Jack Markstrom broke...
Neighbor recounts officer involved shooting in Chanhassen
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (FOX 9) - Neighbors in the 7800 block of Harvest Lane say they heard at least six gun shots fired in an officer involved shooting in Chanhassen on Saturday afternoon after 2 p.m. The Carver County Sheriff’s Office says the situation began after they received a 911 call...
Busy road construction season planned in NYA
Waconia isn’t the only community with major road projects this year. In Norwood Young America, several road projects are slated for 2024 and proposed for 2025, according to a recent NYA city newsletter. One major project is a complete reconstruction planned for Railroad Street from Faxon to Morse and Reform to Progress streets. Road overlays are planned for Emma Street and Upper and Lower Brand Lake Drive. Meanwhile, street maintenance...
Highway 169 closed between Shakopee, Jordan beginning Wednesday
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Some lanes along a popular stretch of Highway 169 are now closed between Shakopee and Jordan until mid-August. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), commuters will notice a reduction to one lane in both directions that started at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, between Highway 21 in Jordan, and Highway 41 in Jackson Township.
Burnsville to Host Beloved Native Plant Market Again
Source: Facebook / City of Burnsville, Minnesota - Municipal Government. Green thumbs and garden enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The much-cherished Native Plant Market is making a triumphant return to the city, offering a diverse selection of wildflowers, ferns, and grasses. According to a Facebook announcement by the City of Burnsville, the event is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon.
40,000 tulips in bloom at the Arboretum
The showy tulip bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The bloom is expected to last at least another week if not two. There are 135 varieties on display. The bulbs were planted in the fall by a mix of staff and volunteers over 520 hours. To keep up with the status of the tulips keep an eye on the Arboretum’s social media pages. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is located at 3675 Arboretum Drive in Chaska. Online tickets are required in advance for all Arboretum visitors.
NP track teams shine at Jordan
New Prague’s track and field teams enjoyed a pair of solid performances Thursday, taking the top two spots at a meet in Jordan. The teams are continuing their efforts at building toward the championship portion of their schedules. The teams were in Orono Tuesday, April 30, for a varsity meet. Tuesday, May 7, NPHS will be at Rosemount for a meet followed by the Metro West Conference Championships Wednesday, May 15 at Trojan Stadium.
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