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High water levels in Minnesota rivers causing danger in water and on trails
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Across Minnesota right now, rivers are unpredictable, fast moving and dangerous due to high water levels from a recent deluge of rain. Over the weekend, authorities in Shakopee had to perform two water rescues along the Wilkie Trail within eight hours of each other. In both cases, first responders say the individuals attempted to pass through a flooded section of the trail and got swept away.
Challenge course opens in Bloomington
Finding a playground in the Twin Cities metro for littles is pretty easy, but a new one in Bloomington is perfect for the teens who want a challenge. The Smith Park Challenge Course is open now in near Interstate 494 and Highway 77. The park includes a timed 40-yard dash race track, an obstacle course for kids ages 13+ and an all-inclusive play structure for all ages. The playground is from local company, MWP Recreation. It’s the second of its kind in the Twin Cities. There’s another challenge course in Golden Valley, two in Jordan and another on the way in Lakeville. The Smith Park Challenge Course is located at 8155 Park Ave. S.
Winstock attendees face road closure on CSAH 30
Winsted, MN – June 10, Motorists traveling to Winstock next weekend should be aware of a road closure on CSAH 30 between Howard Lake and Waverly in Wright County. According to the Wright County Highway Department, a culvert failure caused a sinkhole on the road, forcing its closure indefinitely at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The damaged culvert is located 300 feet west of Grover Avenue, east of CSAH 6 and west of CSAH 8.
Southbound I-494 closed temporarily Tuesday for Officer Mitchell processional
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Southbound Interstate 494 will be closed part of Tuesday for the procession after the memorial service for fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell. The southbound portion of highway will be closed starting at 2 p.m., from Maple Grove to Highway 62 in Minnetonka/Eden Prairie, according to...
Fire services take center stage at Long Lake forum
Long Lake city council teamed up with local fir services experts to host its third “fire forum” event on May 29. The Long Lake-Orono fire dispute hasn’t slowed down, and further mediation between the two cities will continue on June 17, with a trial set for January. The road to this point has been long, and recent developments have only complicated the situation. Residents of southwestern Orono will have fire...
St. Louis Park Announces Cedar Lake Road Closure, Major Projects Underway to Revitalize Infrastructure
Residents and commuters in St. Louis Park should brace for the upcoming road closure that's about to hit Cedar Lake Road. Starting June 10, a stretch of Cedar Lake Road, specifically between Jordan Avenue and the east driveway of Westwood Lutheran Church, will be closed to traffic. This shutdown is scheduled to continue until July 31, connecting with the broader ambitions of the Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvements project.
Watertown sees potential first market-rate multifamily project in 30 years
At its third meeting of 2024, the Watertown Planning Commission will review sketch plans Thursday for a project that the city doesn’t typically see: a nearly 100-unit multifamily development. Axys ...
Minnesota’s new Uber and Lyft law just cements their duopoly in place
At the conclusion of a two-year journey aimed at improving the conditions for ridehail drivers in Minnesota, state Sen. Omar Fateh, DFL-Minneapolis, expressed what a lot of people were feeling when he emotionally referred to HF4746 as “this damn bill.” He had every right to be emotional. The conversation sparked by Gov. Tim Walz’s 2023 […] The post Minnesota’s new Uber and Lyft law just cements their duopoly in place appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Orono joins exclusive list of ‘millon-dollar’ cities
As many home prices across the country continue to rise, Orono has joined Zillow’s ‘Million-Dollar’ cities list in 2024. While Orono crossed the $1 million threshold in Zillow’s Home Value Index (ZHVI) metric in May, 2022, the city reached a new peak value of $1,043,372 in April. ZHVI “reflects the typical value for homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range.” The natural increase in home values accelerated with the...
Artists create Minnesota-shaped Adirondack chairs for Target Field
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are celebrating the 10,000 lakes that make up Twins Territory.Their new "City Connect" uniforms feature a rippled water design, and a project off the field highlights our love of lakes and rivers. Winona artist Sarah Johnson was surprised when she got called up to the majors."I got an email from the Minnesota Twins and I was like,' OK, Russian bots,'" said Johnson, founder of the Joy Labs.But it wasn't fake. It's real life for Johnson and nine other Minnesota makers selected by the team to hand-paint a set of state-shaped Adirondack chairs."It's a little bit of a...
Ukrainian refugees make stop in Minnesota while biking across the U.S. for their homeland
MINNEAPOLIS — Two Ukrainian refugees are pedaling with purpose. Friends, Ganna Bubnova and Oleksander Koroliuk, are cycling across the U.S. to raise money for the troops fighting the war in their homeland."I had a dream to go learn more about the United States — the culture, the real America," said Bubnova.That dream started with dipping wheels in the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles 64 days ago. Since then, the duo have biked 2,000 miles through mountains, snow and farmland to arrive in Minnesota. "[Minnesota] is green and it's very nice. I love the amount of rivers you have," Bubnova said.With just their...
Waverly's Duske Dairy Honored as Wright County Farm Family of the Year
Local agricultural feats have a new name to hold high this season as Duske Dairy of Waverly clenches the title of 2024 Wright County Farm Family of the Year, a prestigious honor announced during the recent June 4 Wright County Board of Commissioners meeting. This family-run dairy farm, owned by Garret and Amber Duske since 2015, has evidently made its mark not just in dairy and cattle farming, but also in community engagement and agricultural advocacy – anchoring them to the very soil of tradition and progress.
Candidates file for city of Robbinsdale seats
The filing period for the Nov. 5 elections capable of having primaries closed June 4. Three seats in Robbinsdale are up for election. For mayor, Bradley Sutton was the lone candidate who filed. For Ward 1 council member, Charles Austinson, Raymond Blackledge and Richard D. Terrell filed. For Ward 2 council member, David Dirkers, Jason Greenberg, Kyle Bille and Dr. Carissa Wyant filed. For the Ward 2 special primary election, Dirkers and Greenberg received the most amount of votes in the primary and will now be on the ballot for the Ward 2 special general election, which will take place Aug. 13.
We are secure in our votes. That makes MN #1!
This is the second article in the League of Women Voters Minneapolis 2024 Democracy Series. All articles will be available at lwvmpls.org/for-voters. As Minnesotans, we understand that exercising our right to vote is fundamental to a healthy democracy. In the 2020 National election, MN was #1 in turnout, with just under 80% of eligible voters casting their ballots. Minnesota implements best practices for increasing voter turnout through accessibility, security, and accuracy. Let’s look at key features of Minnesota voting laws that help increase our citizens’ trust and participation while ensuring the integrity of our elections.
Capri Theatre hosts ‘Tales from the Northside’ fundraiser for Minneapolis Sound Museum
The Capri Theatre in North Minneapolis buzzed with anticipation as the carpet rolled out for the 2nd annual “Tales from the Northside” event. This year’s gathering featured two distinguished panels of Twin Cities musical royalty: The first panel consisted of members of Flyt Tyme, although not all were original members. The panel included Jellybean Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, David Eiland, Anton Johnson, Robert Martin, Tom Lund, Monte Moir, Jimmie Anderson, Jawanza Everett, Gary McCray, David Wright, and Quinton Speers.
Minnesota LGBTQ+ youth celebrate third annual GSA Prom
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The third annual Minnesota GSA Prom took place Friday night. Organized by the anti-bullying nonprofit Hate is Wrong, this alternative prom brings together LGBTQ+ students from the Twin Cities and beyond. Former NFL player Esera Tuaolo, the founder of Hate is Wrong; came out...
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