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Laker Pioneer

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'Tis the season: Holiday events slated across area

Holiday festivities are arriving early in the Westonka area this year. Mound and Minnetrista will kick off the season with community tree-lighting celebrations the week before Thanksgiving, while the Gillespie Center has several holiday events planned, including its Family Turkey Bingo, Holiday Boutique, and Brunch with Santa. Minnetrista Holiday Tree Lighting Minnetrista’s fourth annual Holiday Tree Lighting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Minnetrista City Campus. Santa will arrive by fire truck at 5:30 p.m. and will be available for free photos with attendees. The tree lighting ceremony will follow at 5:45 p.m., with a fireworks display planned for 6:45 p.m. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase in a heated tent. Complimentary hot cocoa and hot cider will also be served, and fire troughs and music will help create a cozy atmosphere. Parking will be available at WRA Park, 7201 County Road 110 W., with shuttles running every 10 minutes to the City Campus. Westonka Connect Tree Lighting Santa will be making back-to-back appearances in Westonka as he rolls into downtown Mound with fire and police escorts Thursday, Nov. 19, for the 43rd annual Connect Westonka Tree Lighting at Lost

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CBS Minnesota

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Nationwide ground stop that halted MSP Airport air traffic lifted

The Federal Aviation Administration says a nationwide ground stop that lasted for hours on Friday has been lifted. The FAA issued the ground stop Friday afternoon, shortly after air traffic control facilities across the country began experiencing issues.

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hendersonindependentnews.com

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STATE CROSS COUNTRY: Kallie Thaemert earns program’s highest state finish

Belle Plaine senior Kallie Thaemert wrapped up her cross country career by setting two more team records in Saturday’s Class AA State Cross Country Championship meet, held at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake. Since this was a new course for all runners, it came down to overall...

Belle Plaine, MN · 1d
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Laker Pioneer

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Paszkiewicz to take helm at Shoreline Fire Department

John Paszkiewicz has been named Shoreline Fire Department’s new chief. The 40-year-old Paszkiewicz takes over the new role with extensive experience after serving 12 years in the Long Lake and Shoreline Fire Departments. Paskiewicz most recently has been the deputy chief under Mike Heiland, who is retiring at the end of the year. Paskiewicz is very excited to lead the department, albeit maybe a little sooner than he had anticipated. “For me personally, I kind of feel like the doors are opening sooner than I may have expected career-wise, but I do feel like I’m prepared to take on this role,” he said. “I feel great about the people we have in place right now, and I just feel incredibly optimistic about the future of our department.” Paszkiewicz has also served as a lieutenant, captain and battalion chief during his career. “John brings a deep understanding of our department, our communities and the work ahead, “ said Shoreline Fire Board President and Orono City Council member Steve Persian. “His experience and leadership will be valuable as we continue building a strong, unified department.” The Shoreline Fire Department is coming up on its one-year anniversary. The new department began operations on

Long Lake, MN · 1d

Sun Patriot

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SECTION CHAMPS: Crusaders flip the script in rematch

The Mayer Lutheran football team had a stellar 2026 season, scoring nearly 40 points per game, cruising past almost every opponent in their way. There was one road bump however, a 35-7 loss to Cleveland. That lone loss did not sit well with the Crusaders, and when they got their chance to avenge that loss, they jumped at the opportunity with a ferociousness that sends them on to the Class A State Tournament. “Our kids wanted revenge from the last game, and they played like it,” said coach Dean Aurich. The Crusaders got on top of Cleveland from the start, and left no doubt on who would win the rematch from the outset. Mayer Lutheran’s defense was stifling, forcing six turnovers. Gabriel Shimanski, Chase Zupke and Preston Vanderwater each had an interception, with Zupke and Vanderwater returning theirs for touchdowns. Jonah Aurich, Isaac Whitby and Reid Baumann each caused a fumble, with Jack Friske, Mason Lunow and Cooper Getten recovering a fumble. “Our defense attacked them so quickly, they just couldn’t get any rhythm going and caused two turnovers that were huge — pick sixes that went all the way,” said Aurich. “Our defense just took them out of their

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