Edina, MN|News|
Teen Charged After Edina Boy Hit By Motorcycle Passing School Bus
The teen told police he was riding a motorcycle for the first time that day, charges said. The boy, 10, needed surgery for a broken leg.
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- Woodbury, MN
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Woodbury|News|
Woodbury Honors ‘Brilliant Attorney,’ 'Fierce Advocate’ Pete Orput
Tributes have poured in from across Minnesota since Washington County Attorney Pete Orput's death April 3.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
MN Gov Candidate Rich Stanek Hospitalized After Wright County Crash
Stanek was released from the hospital Thursday after spending two nights there "out of an abundance of caution," his campaign said.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Maple Grove Road To Be Closed Until Early May
The road closure is needed so crews can install sanitary sewer lines, officials said.
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Edina, MN|News|
Sweetgreen To Open 1st Twin Cities Shop At Galleria Edina: Reports
The salad chain’s Edina location is expected to open in late summer, according to reports.
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Woodbury|News|
3 Woodbury Students Win Medals In National Art Competition
National medalists' art will be on display again this summer at New York City's Carnegie Hall after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
3 STMA Students Win Gold Medals In National Art Competition
More than 260,000 pieces of art and writing were submitted from all 50 U.S. states, as well as U.S. territories and Canada.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Maple Grove Senior High To Host Meeting On 2022 Referendums
Osseo Area Schools officials are asking voters to increase the district's operating and capital-project levies during the 2022 election.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Starry Seeking Another Term As Washington County Sheriff
Dan Starry was named sheriff in May 2017 following Bill Hutton’s retirement and was elected in 2018 to continue serving in the role.
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Woodbury|News|
Classes Canceled Wednesday At Park High School Due To Power Outage
“Our school and the surrounding neighborhood do not have power this morning,” Park High officials said Wednesday as they canceled classes.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Osseo Senior Wins Gold Medal In National Art Competition
Sharn Brar's award-winning portrait of a fellow student will be among the artwork and writings displayed at Carnegie Hall later this year.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
Rain, Thunderstorms Tuesday In Wright County, Large Hail Possible: NWS
Large hail is the “primary severe hazard” Tuesday for much of Minnesota, though areas could see “a strong tornado or two,” forecasters said.
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Woodbury|News|
Rain, Thunderstorms Tuesday In Woodbury, Large Hail Possible: NWS
Large hail is the “primary severe hazard” Tuesday for much of Minnesota, though areas could see “a strong tornado or two,” forecasters said.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Rain, Thunderstorms Tuesday In Stillwater, Large Hail Possible: NWS
Large hail is the “primary severe hazard” Tuesday for much of Minnesota, though areas could see “a strong tornado or two,” forecasters said.
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Edina, MN|News|
District 287 Educator Named As Finalist For MN Teacher Of The Year
Intermediate District 287 provides special education to students from 11 member districts, including Edina Public Schools.
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Woodbury|News|
2 SoWashCo Teachers Are Finalists For Minnesota Teacher Of The Year
The South Washington County Schools system has never had an educator named as Teacher of the Year, according to Education Minnesota.
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Edina, MN|News|
Boy Hit By Motorcycle After Getting Off School Bus: Edina Police
The boy suffered “significant” injuries that are not life-threatening, while the motorcyclist was arrested, police said.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Avian Flu Confirmed In Mallards In Hennepin, Anoka Counties: USDA
The first case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Hennepin County was found April 5 in a mallard, federal officials said.
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Edina, MN|News|
Edina High To Host ‘One Town, One Family’ Event Thursday
The event is for "all Edina citizens who would like to ... reimagine, define and create an inclusive Edina community," Mayor Hovland said.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Stillwater Schools Hire 'Superintendent Of The Year' To Lead District
Michael Funk, who has served as superintendent of Albert Lea Area Schools since 2009, is expected to start his new role July 1.
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