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From nail art to instant pot cooking, District 728 Community Education has some new classes coming up. They include:... Read more »

The Star News has learned that the suspect in a Jan. 22 crash who had a warrant out for assaulting the crash victim and carjacking her vehicle was apprehended Sunday in Minneapolis. Watch for more details... Read more »

Ask a Trooper by Sgt. Jesse Grabow... Read more »

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Zimmerman woman on way to work at Methodist Hospital goes from commuter to victim after crash, assault and carjacking... Read more »

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River Valley Winter Arts – the winter programs of the 728 Cadets Marching Band – invites the public to its 15th annual Winter Arts Festival on Saturday, Feb. 11.... Read more »

An Elk River teacher is one of 131 candidates for 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.... Read more »

I am disheartened that not a single Democratic Minnesota senator had the courage or compassion or Christian faith to vote against the abortion bill and all the amendments that would at least limit that awful inhumane... Read more »

The Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders during its annual tree and native plant sale. Orders will be accepted until mid-April.... Read more »

Being a flyover state, the Minnesota tourism bureau has had to work hard at enticing people to come here.... Read more »

“And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.”... Read more »

Desire exists for school district liaisons but meeting times don’t appear to foster attendance... Read more »

As a consumer, lately I’ve felt frustrated with recycling of grocery and restaurant food packaging. It seems like more and more food comes in single-use clamshell packages. I regularly see headlines claiming that recycling is mostly... Read more »

If you happen to meet Spectrum senior Jayse Norling, she may look unassuming and nerdy at first glance when she wears glasses. But deep inside, Norling is a fierce competitor and one of five wrestlers in... Read more »

Back when Roe v. Wade was the law of the land, it was easy to be pro-choice or pro-life on abortion. Everyone could signal their virtue, however they saw it, without having to worry about the... Read more »

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is celebrating 10 years of the EagleCam, a popular annual livestream of a bald eagle nest in Minnesota.... Read more »

A busy month of February at North Suburban Center for the Arts in Fridley includes a new exhibition and a new call for art.... Read more »

Anthony Gilbert is realizing his dream of making melt-in-your-mouth pizza at his new restaurant in Stillwater.... Read more »

The winners of Minnesota’s 2022 Fourth Congressional District App Challenge are two siblings in the Stillwater Public Schools who are no strangers to the annual computer science contest.... Read more »

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Ninety-five lawsuits were recently served against Water Gremlin accusing the company of causing cancer and other chronic illnesses as a result of its previously documented emission of trichloroethylene (TCE).... Read more »

WHITE BEAR LAKE – Poor ice conditions are proving a challenge for organizers of the BEAR’ly Open, happening Feb. 3 and 4.... Read more »

CIRCLE PINES — When an emergency call comes in, someone has to respond—but an elevated number of nonemergency medical calls has put a strain on local fire departments in the last year. And these calls aren’t... Read more »

Just off Chatsworth Street in Shoreview lies a farm inside an urban container.... Read more »

SHOREVIEW — The Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) will extend its opening exhibit, “A Lasting Friendship, Gerard Cafesjian and Dale Chihuly,” through April 29.... Read more »

The Central Minnesota Arts Board awards Student Arts Scholarships to people seeking their first undergraduate degree in an arts-related field.... Read more »

The Star News is considering doing a feature in advance of St. Patrick’s Day. Do you know of someone with a good yarn that would be good to tell? It could be someone who has traveled... Read more »

Gradient Technology, an Elk River-based small business incorporated in 1996, has assembled an opportunity for any high school senior who attends school or is home-schooled within the boundaries of the School District 728 and will be... Read more »

The Crow River Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website at mnseniorcenters.org or inquire at the Senior Center 763-497-8900 for full details. Stop by and pick up a... Read more »

The Crow River Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website at mnseniorcenters.org or inquire at the Senior Center 763-497-8900 for full details. Stop by and pick up a... Read more »

Pierz resident Jim Gerwing asserted at the Council’s regular meeting Monday, that using the city’s enterprise funds to pay for the city’s golf course expansion was still using the dollars of taxpayers.... Read more »

Any resident of the city of Pierz who would like to be considered as a candidate for the mayor or treasurer positions, can apply. Applications are available at City Hall or on the city’s website, pierzmn.org... Read more »

On Jan. 24, the House Public Safety Committee heard HF 424, a bill that would expand the list of qualified domestic violence-related offenses.... Read more »

On Jan. 24, the House Public Safety Committee heard HF 424, a bill that would expand the list of qualified domestic violence-related offenses.... Read more »

Speakers covering a wide range of topics will be included in February meetings of the Rotary Club of Maple Grove.... Read more »

State Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) has authored bills to provide local schools with fairer state funding. He discussed them during a legislative forum on Jan. 24 at St. Michael-Albertville High School.... Read more »

State Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) has authored bills to provide local schools with fairer state funding. He discussed them during a legislative forum on Jan. 24 at St. Michael-Albertville High School.... Read more »

Speakers covering a wide range of topics will be included in February meetings of the Rotary Club of Maple Grove.... Read more »

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It’s been a couple of very busy weeks. Every time I sit down at my computer, the task list grows as I sort through another 50 or 60 messages.... Read more »

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It’s been a couple of very busy weeks. Every time I sit down at my computer, the task list grows as I sort through another 50 or 60 messages.... Read more »

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Residents of St. Michael and Medina can now grab their coffee for the day from these two new Caribou Coffee locations. The Caribou Coffee cabins made their debut on Wednesday, Feb. 1.... Read more »

The city of Rogers has received almost $3 million in grant money from Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council for the Main Street Redevelopment Project. The Met Council is funding 15 different initiatives in the metro... Read more »

Looking for something to do this winter? Looking to get outside and get some fresh air? Maple Grove’s Parks and Recreation Department is planning events that will let you do just that.... Read more »

At the Jan. 26 St. Michael City Council meeting, Gavin Woodland of Wright County Health and Human Services and Public Health, discussed radon awareness. Radon is a colorless and odorless gas found in soil that moves... Read more »

Kristy Janigo, a member of Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion Post 172 and Army veteran, was appointed American Legion Department of Minnesota Legislative Chairperson. Janigo began the statewide volunteer position with testimony on behalf of more than... Read more »

Kristy Janigo, a member of Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion Post 172 and Army veteran, was appointed American Legion Department of Minnesota Legislative Chairperson. Janigo began the statewide volunteer position with testimony on behalf of more than... Read more »

The Dayton City Council hired a new city planner and talked about a moratorium on low-density residential developments at its Jan. 24 meeting.... Read more »

The transition of the old VFW building from clubroom to restaurant is complete. Bode Gray’s will be opening soon.... Read more »

Several students from Norwood Young America FFA headed to South Central College in North Mankato late in the fall for regional dairy foods, soils, poultry, and leadership events. Everyone who competed did an exceptional job.... Read more »

According to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, during 2021 and 2022, repeat stormwater violations at two housing developments owned by Loomis Homes, LLC, created potential for environmental harm. The developments, known as Winkler... Read more »

The Watertown City Council had their final meeting of January on the 24th, which also marked the first of monthly sessions where local law enforcement and the city fire chief will be in attendance. On the... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Prior Lake, has been reappointed to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for a second term.... Read more »

Republican Seniors of Minnesota will hear from a retired police lieutenant during its next meeting on Feb. 14.... Read more »

The Farmington Knights of Columbus Council 2400 will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and an evening of Bingo Saturday, Feb. 25, from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington.... Read more »

A 2020 Stanford University study concluded that ready access to a gun is a major risk factor for suicide... Read more »

The Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 Auxiliary will host a Valentine’s Day omelet breakfast and bake sale on Feb. 12.... Read more »

The Lakeville Lions 2023 Community Day of Volunteering was held Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Heritage Center in Lakeville. Organizers said they have a great turnout and zipped through all of the projects including: 200 pasta... Read more »

Following are events planned at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. More information can be found and tickets can be purchased online at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or by calling 952-985-4640.... Read more »

Two staff members who work in Lakeville Area Schools have been named candidates for the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.... Read more »

Madi Drent and her boyfriend were injured... Read more »

Apple Valley seniors... Read more »

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A new report says Minnesota has made progress overall in cutting greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, but still faces significant challenges to curb emissions from certain sources, including vehicles and farms.... Read more »

The Burnsville office of U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is accepting homemade Valentine’s Day cards for the 2023 Valentines for Veterans program in the 2nd District.... Read more »

The Rosemount High School Speech Tournament on Jan. 28 yielded three third-place finishes and one fourth place for the host team.... Read more »

The South Metro DFL Senior Caucus will meet at noon Feb. 8 at the Pizza Ranch in Lakeville, 16995 Kenyon Ave. Invited speakers are Savage Mayor Janet Williams and Minnesota AARP representatives Erin Parrish and Jay... Read more »

Three Minnesota Connections Academy students from Dakota County were among the 29 students recently inducted into the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society and National Elementary Honor Society in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement... Read more »

Three District 56 lawmakers will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the legislative session on Saturday, Feb. 4.... Read more »

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The Princeton City Council conducted the following business in the meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26. Written by Chloe Smith.... Read more »

The following students at Princeton High School were recognized as students of the month for December during a breakfast. Back Row (L to R): Addison Lundberg-World Language, Bryce Ternes-Art, Jake Baumann-Art, Joey Kreuser-CTE, Graham Anderson-Music, and... Read more »

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