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State senator from Woodbury arrested for burglary in Detroit Lakes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A state senator and former broadcast meteorologist was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Monday in the northwestern Minnesota city of Detroit Lakes, police said. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, of Woodbury, was being held in the Becker County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary. Formal...
Eagle rescue attempt in Hastings ultimately ends in tragedy
HASTINGS, Minn. — An attempt to rescue three fallen eaglets in Hastings ultimately ended in tragedy early this week.The three were nested in a tree along the Mississippi when high winds snapped the tree branch they had been perched upon.Scott Northard noticed from his window – as he'd been watching the eaglets hatch and grow with a telescope positioned from the bluff above."I came down – kind of watched the little heads sticking up feeding from the mother – about 15 minutes later- the nest was gone," he said.READ MORE: Dozens of bald eagles drawn to Lake Traverse by "extreme, crazy" fish...
Washington County and Woodbury Seek Public Input on Radio Drive Revamp through New Online Portal
Drivers and residents who frequent County Highway 13, better buckle up for change; Washington County has teamed up with the City of Woodbury to re-imagine the well-trodden Radio Drive. They've rolled out an online hub for public opinion on the future of the stretch from County Highway 20 to Hargis Parkway, and they're all ears until May 2.
THE BIG LEAGUES: Owatonna and Red Wing tie in Big 9 matchup at Target Field
Whether it be playing little league, practicing in batting cages or just playing ball over the summer with friends, nearly every youth baseball player growing up in the state of Minnesota has envisioned themselves playing in the majors and stepping onto Target Field. And on Saturday, the Owatonna Huskies were just one of a few select high school teams to fulfill the dream of getting to play on a major league field. ...
Local filmmaker honors Vali-Hi Drive-In while also raising money for charity
LAKE ELMO, Minn. — A local filmmaker is paying homage to a beloved drive-in movie theater by, what else, screening a movie. On Tuesday, Justin Atkinson of Justin Films will screen ”Bobby’s Intermission” at the Woodbury 10 Theatre. And while the movie – filmed at the Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo – already premiered to a trio of sold-out shows last fall, Tuesday’s screening will benefit Basic Needs in Cottage Grove.
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