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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 · 4h

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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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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

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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

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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 · 22h

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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

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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 · 8h

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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

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For new Brazilian steakhouse, Maple Grove location is a homecoming

Bullvino’s Brazilian Steakhouse will soon be opening its fourth location and occupying the former Golden Corral site in Maple Grove, at 13603 Grove Drive. The restaurant has other locations in St. Paul, Bloomington and Bolingbrook, Illinois. There are also plenty of Minnesota and Maple Grove connections. Blake Hagert, owner/partner with Bullvino’s, said the restaurant is a family-owned and locally-owned Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, rooted in the gaucho tradition of southern Brazil. “Our founder, Marcio de Morais, was born in Rio Grande do Sul, the birthplace of gaucho culture, and opened our first restaurant in St. Paul in 2019 to bring that tradition to Minnesota," he said. “The name says what we're about. ‘Bull’ is for the premium cuts we hand select, and ‘Vinos’ is for the wine tradition of South America.” Dinner is churrasco style, the way it's done in Brazil. “Our gauchos fire roast up to 21 cuts over open flame, bring them to your table on the skewer and carve them right in front of you. That includes picanha, the signature cut of Brazilian churrasco,” Hagert said. He noted that each diner gets a two-sided medallion. One side will let the gauchos keep bringing food and the red

Maple Grove, MN · 2d

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The Legendary Breakfast At This Minnesota Restaurant Is So Good It Deserves Its Own Fan Club

If breakfast had a hall of fame, Lindas’ Cafe in Rogers, Minnesota would have its own wing, a bronze plaque, and probably a gift shop. The legendary breakfast served here is the kind of thing people drive across the metro for, and once you’ve had it, you’ll completely understand why.

Rogers, MN · 1d

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Holiday train to make vibrant return to Buffalo, Loretto this December

The sights and sounds of the holiday season will roll through Wright and Hennepin County on Wednesday, Dec. 16, when the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train makes stops in nearby Buffalo, Loretto and Annandale, bringing live entertainment and Christmas cheer while helping to fight hunger. Now in its 28th year, the brightly decorated train will chug into Loretto from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the County Road 19 railway crossing. It will later visit Buffalo from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at Fifth Street Northeast, followed by Annandale from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at Downtown Park on Harrison Street. Each stop will feature a free, approximately 30-minute concert by Canadian singer-songwriters Jamie Fine and Shawnee Kish. Fine, an Ottawa native and five-time Juno Award nominee, has amassed more than 100 million global music streams. Her platinum-selling single “If Anything’s Left” helped establish her as a rising pop artist known for emotionally candid songwriting and energetic performances. Kish, a Mohawk, Two-Spirit singer-songwriter, blends country, Americana and rock influences with powerful vocals and personal storytelling. A four-time Juno Award nominee, she earned a 2026 Canadian Country Music Association nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year. Her single “Ride At Dawn” reached

Loretto, MN · 1d

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Food shelf gets 2.5-ton honey donation ahead of holiday baking season

Brooklyn Park, MN · 2h

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Top Minnesota High School Boys Basketball Player Signs With UConn

Maple Grove senior center Jack Thelen signed with the UConn Huskies on Wednesday. Thelen is a 4-star recruit at 7-foot-1, […]

Maple Grove, MN · 1d

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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

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Coyote volleyball adds four to 2027 signing class

VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota volleyball head coach Leanne Williamson has announced the addition of four student-athletes Wednesday on National Signing Day. Ava Waters, Taylor Peterson, KK Anderson and Halle Laincz are set to join the Coyotes for the 2027 fall season. KK Anderson | Middle Blocker | Minnetonka,...

Vermillion, SD · 2d

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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

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Minnetonka football star Theo Brown joins All Day

Theo Brown is only an eighth grader, but he's already a standout receiver for the Minnetonka football team as they continue their journey to the Prep Bowl. Brown joins FOX 9's All Day on Thursday ahead of their 6A State Playoff game against Lakeville South.

Minnetonka, MN · 23h

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Get Your Heart Racing At One Of The Largest Go-Kart Tracks You’ll Ever Find In Minnesota

Somewhere in Maple Grove, Minnesota, there’s a building where perfectly reasonable adults climb into small, loud, fast machines and immediately forget every stress they’ve ever had. ProKART Indoor Racing is that building, and it deserves a permanent spot on your list of places to visit before you run...

Maple Grove, MN · 1d

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Minnetonka advances to 6A Semis with 19-6 win over Lakeville South

Minnetonka quarterback Caden Gutzmer threw two touchdown passes to eighth-grader Theo Brown and added a rushing touchdown as the Skippers defeated Lakeville South 19-7 Thursday night in the Class 6A state quarterfinals at Eastview High School. Lakeville South (7-4) struck first on a 2-yard touchdown run by senior Griffen Dean in the second quarter. Minnetonka […]

Minnetonka, MN · 16h