St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park Aquatic Park Closes Friday, Weekend Status Undetermined
A mechanical issue was responsible for the closure. Residents are asked to contact the city before planning weekend visits.
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Richfield, MN|News|
Richfield High Junior George Illes Chosen For All-State Music Program
The flutist was selected by the Minnesota Music Educators Association Selection Committee after a rigorous audition process.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Twins Announcer Jim Kaat Criticized For 'Nestor The Molester' Comment
The Hall of Fame electee was talking about Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. when he used the offensive nickname during a broadcast.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Gun Violence Awareness Day In MN: Wear Orange, Other Things To Know
Wear Orange Community Events will be held in Minneapolis, Stillwater, Monticello, Northfield, Duluth and Rochester.
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St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park, Golden Valley Now Hosting 'Adam Turman Artventure'
The public art display of characters created by the popular local artist will be around through Labor Day.
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Minnetonka, MN|News|
Minnetonka's Pederson To Golf For Gophers After Starring In Div. III
Jacob Pederson has transferred to the University of Minnesota after a standout career at Gustavus Adolphus.
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Lakeville, MN|News|
Educator Who Lives In Lakeville Resigns After Child Sex Sting Arrest
Mohamed Selim, who was a principal in ISD 191, had his resignation approved at a May 26 School Board meeting, Sun Thisweek reported.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
NC Man Who Discussed Destroying MN Courthouse Gets 4 Years In Jail
Benjamin Ryan Teeter was a member of the extremist Boogaloo Bois and was sentenced for conspiring with the terrorist organization Hamas.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Former Golden Gophers Star Running Back Marion Barber III Dies At 38
Barber, who played at Wayzata High and in the NFL, was reportedly found dead at his Texas apartment. No cause of death has been released.
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Richfield, MN|News|
Richfield Will Be The Site Of A Food Distribution Event This Saturday
More than 1,500 people are expected to be served free food and produce at the event, which will be held at Partnership Academy.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minnesota Man Given 4 Months In Jail For Role In Capitol Riot
Daniel Johnson, of Austin, pleaded guilty to a charge of civil disorder. His father, from Iowa, also pleaded guilty and got 30 days in jail.
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St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park To Get $25K Grant For Rebates To Boost Water Efficiency
"The plan is to stop flushing money down the toilet," the Metropolitan Council said while announcing grants to fund rebates for residents.
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Minnetonka, MN|News|
Minnetonka To Get $22K Grant For Rebates To Boost Water Efficiency
"The plan is to stop flushing money down the toilet," the Metropolitan Council said while announcing grants to fund rebates for residents.
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Lakeville, MN|News|
Lakeville To Get $43K Grant For Rebates To Boost Water Efficiency
"The plan is to stop flushing money down the toilet," the Metropolitan Council said while announcing grants to fund rebates for residents.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Twin Cities Nurses Stage Informational Pickets On Wednesday
Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are seeking new contracts that include "solutions that put patients ahead of profits."
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minnesota Hepatitis A Cases Potentially Linked To Strawberries: FDA
Traceback investigations have identified fresh organic strawberries as a likely cause. Cases also were found in California and Canada.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Two Minnesotans File Federal Civil Rights Suits Against Derek Chauvin
Both claim the former officer used the same aggressive tactics on them that he would later use in the killing of George Floyd in 2020.
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Lakeville, MN|News|
Lakeville Area Schools Receives MN Department Of Education Grants
The grants are designed to help schools work to bridge the learning gap that has occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park Hosting Youth Golf Tournament In Golden Valley
The Mini U.S. Open will take place on June 18 at Brookview Golf Course and Lawn Bowling. Adults can caddie or play with their youth golfer.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Gun Control After Texas School Massacre: What Minnesota Pols Say
Gov. Tim Walz has called for MN to adopt red flag laws, which help people remove firearms from family members who might be dangerous.
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