Stillwater, MN|News|
Stillwater Resident Moves Lucky Guys Distillery To Hudson
Guy Whitehead said he intends to “make some of the best spirits in Western Wisconsin made with real Wisconsin grains” in the coming months.
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Jason Addy, Patch Staff
- Woodbury, MN
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Woodbury|News|
Maplewood Perkins Closes After Being Sold To Neighbor: Report
The Maplewood restaurant is at least the second longtime Perkins to close in recent weeks in the Twin Cities area.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes To Seek Full Term
Lutes was appointed to succeed longtime Wright County Attorney Tom Kelly, who retired at the end of 2020.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Maple Grove Sets $90M Referendum To Update Community Center
Officials are asking residents to fund additions and renovations through a half-cent local option sales tax instead of a property tax levy.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Stillwater Schools Sets Shortlist For Superintendent Interviews
Interim Superintendent Malina Lansfeldt is joined on the shortlist by six others. Finalists are due to be interviewed Monday and Tuesday.
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Edina, MN|News|
Nominations Needed For Edina Mayor’s Annual Awards
Nominations are due by 4:30 p.m. Thursday for the mayor’s six annual commendations for volunteers and organizations helping the city.
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Woodbury|News|
Woodbury School Finishes 3rd At Boys Basketball State Tournament
New Life Academy beat Cherry High School to win the third-place game in its first appearance at the state tournament in 18 years.
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Woodbury|News|
Sheriff Praises Dispatcher Who Helped Couple Deliver Baby On I-94
The dispatcher’s help amid the high-stress situation is “an example of the great work our team does, day in and day out,” the sheriff said.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
St. Michael-Area Jersey Mike's To Donate To Special Olympics MN
Jersey Mike's locations will donate 100 percent of their sales March 30 to send more than 100 athletes to the Special Olympics.
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Woodbury|News|
Woodbury Elementary Students Win MN Zoo’s STEM Challenge
A team of Valley Crossing students led by teacher Caroline Polifka earned first place among elementary schools in exhibit design.
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Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Metro Transit Adjusts Schedules, Routes In Twin Cities Region
Riders on most of the updated routes will see slight changes to their usual schedules, according to Metro Transit's plans.
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St. Michael, MN|News|
Wright County Was Fastest-Growing MN County In 2021: US Census
Minnesota’s total population grew by just 225 residents in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Woodbury|News|
Washington County Added 4K Residents In 2021: US Census
Minnesota’s total population grew by just 225 residents in 2021, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Maple Grove Hospital Part-Owners Sell To North Memorial Health
North Memorial Health said it has agreed to buy Fairview Health Services’ 25 percent stake in Maple Grove Hospital.
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Edina, MN|News|
Edina Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Teacher Of The Year Nominations
Nominees must be a teacher — or a team of teachers — in the Edina Public Schools system. Nominations are due March 31.
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Stillwater, MN|News|
Metro Transit Schedule Changes Could Affect Stillwater Commuters
Metro Transit is set to make updates Saturday to many of its routes throughout the region, including Route 94 between the Twin Cities.
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Woodbury|News|
Woodbury’s New Life Academy Advances In State Basketball Tourney
New Life Academy will take on Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School at 2 p.m. Friday in the Class A state semifinal in Minneapolis.
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Woodbury|News|
Changes Coming To Metro Transit Schedules In Woodbury Area
Metro Transit is set to make updates Saturday to many of its routes throughout the Twin Cities metro.
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Woodbury|News|
Chase Opens New Bank Branch In Woodbury
“We’re thrilled to open our doors to the Woodbury community and support our neighbor’s financial needs,” the new branch's manager said.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Officials Seek Residents’ Input On New Interchange In Maple Grove
Residents are asked to complete a survey about a proposed “diverging diamond” interchange at Highway 169 and Elm Creek Boulevard.
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