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Hometown second-generation chiropractor brings business ‘home’... Read more »

The Forest Lake boys tennis team suffered a 7-0 loss to Stillwater in a road match played on Wednesday, April 28.... Read more »

Boys & girls golf move to Section 5... Read more »

The Minnesota State Patrol reports that its troopers are working hard to help people understand that speed kills. Out of the 116 people killed on Minnesota roads so far this year, 47 have been speed-related. The... Read more »

The public is invited to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge’s Oak Savanna Learning Center Trails on Saturday, May 15.... Read more »

In all, three Salk students advance to National History Day contest... Read more »

VFW Post 4210 will host its annual Buddy Poppy Days on May 21 and 22.... Read more »

The Forest Lake baseball team sandwiched a home win over Roseville on Wednesday, April 28, within road losses to start and end the week.... Read more »

Design could serve as a model as other power plants are being decommissioned... Read more »

After multiple delays, the Spring Lake Park Hy-Vee is finally opening its doors Tuesday, May 25, according to a company spokesperson.... Read more »

The Forest Lake boys lacrosse team suffered a pair of lopsided losses last week.... Read more »

For nearly six years, Quincy House has been a refuge for youth in the Mounds View school district who are dealing with tough issues such as depression, poverty, substance abuse, truancy and homelessness.... Read more »

As many Minnesotans take to the lakes this summer, practicing boat safety and etiquette can make your time on the lake less likely to cause unpleasant waves with other boaters on the water.... Read more »

Thirty years ago this week, journalists, editors and publishers from across Africa gathered to draft a call for press freedom, the “Declaration of Windhoek on Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press”. This landmark Declaration aimed... Read more »

Several bear sightings have recently been reported throughout the north metro. Upon checking with area law enforcement agencies, most of the bear sightings are not reported in an official capacity to police, but rather shared on... Read more »

The Forest Lake girls lacrosse team rebounded from a disappointing loss to begin the week by posting a pair of lopsided victories on the road.... Read more »

If you can hear the whir of a motor starting up in the distance, it’s probably a fisherman moving to a better spot. The plaintive cry of a loon and a soft plop as a turtle... Read more »

Changes in strategy provide success... Read more »

Mercy Hospital’s Coon Rapids and Fridley campuses went into lockdown the evening of Monday, May 10, after receiving a false bomb threat, but the lockdown was lifted after a search of the premises revealed no danger,... Read more »

Two Columbia Heights residents recently received the 2021 Outstanding Citizen Award.... Read more »

A suspect has been charged in a domestic assault case that prompted a response by the Anoka County SWAT team in late April.... Read more »

Regulations for dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs recently became stricter in the city of Fridley.... Read more »

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Dates and photos for this story were provided by local historians Brian Tolzmann and Justin Brink, the late Elsie Vogel’s Forest Lake 1993 Centennial book, “Reflections of Forest Lake,” and Vogel’s daughter, Mary Vogel... Read more »

Rangers place second at SEC Midseason tourney... Read more »

Ask a Trooper by Sergeant Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol.... Read more »

Forest Lake teen named to the US World Junior Speed Skating Team... Read more »

by Joni Astrup... Read more »

District 728 Community Education has two online finance-related classes coming up soon. The cost is $9 per class.... Read more »

Anglers looking for local information before the Saturday, May 15, fishing opener for walleye, bass, northern pike and trout in lakes can gain knowledge from regional fishing reports by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The... Read more »

The risk of wildfire continues and burning restrictions remain in place for area counties.... Read more »

Maple Grove girls swim and dive has a new coach. Natalie Strauss was announced on May 4 as the new head coach for the team and is no stranger to the swimming community in the metro... Read more »

The Dayton Fire Department Relief Association will be hosting its first-ever Golf Tournament and Silent Auction. The events are scheduled for Friday, June 4, at the Daytona Golf Course, 14730 Lawndale Lane in Dayton.... Read more »

North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale is seeking $1 million in community project funding from the federal government. On request from the Level 1 Trauma Center hospital, the Robbinsdale City Council agreed to sign a letter... Read more »

Maple Grove’s track and field squad traveled south to Minnetonka High School last week for the Rogness/Lane Invitational, where the boys finished second and the girls third. The Crimson second with a score of 120, 20... Read more »

At a home conference meet on Thursday, May 6, Osseo boys took third place with a score of 128 and the girls took fifth place with a score of 79.5. Moorhead won the boys meet with... Read more »

Faced with adversity for the first time this season, Maple Grove boys lacrosse looked to bounce back from their loss to Eden Prairie when they hosted Elk River/Zimmerman on May 3 and got the performance they... Read more »

Maple Grove girls lacrosse entered last week only playing three games on the season, but now the schedule is going to compact. It began on May 3 with a match up against Elk River/Zimmerman, one in... Read more »

Coming into their May 4 tilt against Blaine, Maple Grove baseball were winners of six of their last seven games and confidence was high. That momentum continued with a 10-5 home win over the Bengals. In... Read more »

Entering their May 3 match up with second-ranked Centennial, Maple Grove softball was prepared for a week that would serve as a litmus test for where they stand against the state’s best. The Crimson, ranked number... Read more »

The Maple Grove girls golf team continued their season with a victory over Andover at Bunker Hills Golf Course last week 166-191. Pacing the Crimson was eighth grader Carly Hamman with a three-over-par 39. Also scoring... Read more »

After winning The Preview tournament the week prior, the top-ranked Maple Grove boys golf team competed in the Windsong Invitational at Windsong Farms Golf Course on May 3 and took second place, one shot behind Spring... Read more »

The following are some recaps of sporting events from Maple Grove and Osseo that happened during the past week.... Read more »

Representatives of nonprofit organization Opportunity Partners and Denali Custom Homes met May 4 to celebrate the completion of a New Hope group home on Ensign Avenue. Two years ago, the home was destroyed by a fire... Read more »

After designs for a new Crystal Police Station were altered so the project could qualify for state funding, construction of the facility will go forward after the City Council’s May 4 approval.... Read more »

The Golden Valley Police Department has joined several neighboring law enforcement agencies and contracted with Hennepin County for an embedded social worker who will aid in mental health and other crisis police responses. The embedded social... Read more »

Osseo/Park Center girls hockey players got in some exciting hockey from April 29-May 3 in the Chipotle-USA Hockey Championships in Denver, Colo.... Read more »

The Robbinsdale City Council at the May 4 meeting unanimously approved two proclamations recognizing Juneteenth and Pride month. Both proclamations were created in collaboration with the city’s Human Rights Commission.... Read more »

Plans to construct an addition to Regency Hospital were approved May 4 by the Golden Valley City Council, after moving sluggishly through other city governing bodies due to opposition from the facility’s Hidden Lakes neighbors. The... Read more »

After a career serving North Branch Area Public Schools in several positions, elementary principal Lori Zimmerman has announced she will take a three-year leave of absence as a bridge to retirement at the end of this... Read more »

“Plan what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.” ~ Sun Tzu... Read more »

Medina residents, Saturday, April 24, turned out in large numbers for the city’s annual Clean Up Day, held at the Medina Public Works Facility on Clydesdale Trail. Residents left behind many mattresses, appliances, tires and lots... Read more »

Medina residents, Saturday, April 24, turned out in large numbers for the city’s annual Clean Up Day, held at the Medina Public Works Facility on Clydesdale Trail. Residents left behind many mattresses, appliances, tires and lots... Read more »

The city of Osseo is looking to fill a vacant seat on the Heritage Preservation Commission. The term for the seat ends Dec. 31.... Read more »

The city of Osseo is looking to fill a vacant seat on the Heritage Preservation Commission. The term for the seat ends Dec. 31.... Read more »

President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation on May 9, 1914, declaring the second Sunday of May “a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.” This year Mother’s Day is celebrated... Read more »

Mother’s Day has almost arrived. As an adult, you can fully appreciate all your mother has done for you, so, on this occasion, you may be happy to give Mom flowers, candy, jewelry or something similar.... Read more »

At its April 27 meeting, the St. Michael City Council discussed the current plans for the downtown streetscape.... Read more »

Editor’s note: The following is a message from Wright County... Read more »

Editor’s note: The following is a message from Wright County... Read more »

The Crow River Senior Center is open for activities by reservation and continues to be virtual for those who would like to join from home. We offer activities with limited numbers in house in accordance the... Read more »

For decades, the Weinzerl building at 8 West First Street was a place to view and purchase gemstones and other jewelry.... Read more »

This is the time of year when students start counting down the days to the end of school.... Read more »

Voters in the Lakeville Area School District finished casting ballots on Tuesday, and the returns have the "yes" votes on top.... Read more »

The township of Credit River transformed into the city of Credit River after the May 11 election when a mayor and four City Council members were voted into office.Those winners according to unofficial results as of... Read more »

First woman to serve as county's top prosecutor... Read more »

Kelly McDermott has been hired to be the next principal at Kenwood Trail Middle School pending formal School Board action May 25, Superintendent Michael Baumann said today in a press release.... Read more »

Active cases and hospitalizations are ebbing in Minnesota, but the vaccination pace remains at a relative crawl even as state public health leaders plead with unvaccinated adults to get their shots.... Read more »

No carnival, music or parade scheduled... Read more »

Rosemount’s Cap George did not let brain cancer stand in his way.... Read more »

Area employers, business community members and others are invited to the Employers of Excellence event hosted by the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board on Thursday, May 13. The virtual event will be from 8–9:30 a.m. on Zoom.... Read more »

A mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be available at 360 Communities in Burnsville Thursday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 360 Communities is located at 501 East Highway 13, Suite 112.... Read more »

An extension of the Waterford development first proposed back in 2005 is now expected to start to take shape this year.... Read more »

Visitors to Mocha Monkey coffee shop locations in Waconia and St. Bonifacius likely have seen the creations of Jon the Potter on display there. Now his pottery is reaching a much broader following on You Tube... Read more »

Though he’s been out of town quite a bit in the last year, Watertown’s Mario Cortolezzis has been hard at work on a big project. While not related to food, it has been related to family:... Read more »

The Dakota County Historical Society will open the Sibley Historic Site for the tour season starting on Saturday, May 29. The site will remain open throughout the summer on Saturdays and Sundays. Tours will be given... Read more »

Dianne Miller, Eagan assistant city administrator, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association.... Read more »

District 196 students won seven of 13 state championships and 32 of the 104 total medals awarded at this year’s Class AA state speech tournament held online April 23.... Read more »

The Apple Valley City Council honored three volunteers, Noel Hammill, Brenton Schulz and Joe Shaw, during the April 22 City Council meeting. Hammill was recognized for 10 years of service with the Parks and Recreation and... Read more »

The Minnesota Zoo recently expanded its animal health team with the addition of two new full-time veterinarians.... Read more »

Jeff Scislow, of RE/MAX Results, has been recognized by the RE/MAX Integra North Central Region as being the No. 1 sales associate for the first quarter of 2021 among all individual RE/MAX agents in Minnesota.... Read more »

The Republican Seniors of Minnesota’s next meeting will be Tuesday, May 11.... Read more »

The Dakota County Historical Society will host a virtual presentation on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 6 p.m. The presentation “Pelagie Faribault’s Island: Marriage, Land, and Resistance in Early Nineteenth Century Mni Sota Makoce” will be... Read more »

The Dakota County Historical Society will open the LeDuc Historic Estate for the tour season starting on Thursday, May 13. The site will remain open throughout the summer, Thursdays through Sundays. Tours will be given at... Read more »

The Dakota County Historical Society will host a virtual book club discussion on the book “Votes for Women!: American Suffragists and the Battle for the Ballot” by author Winifred Conkling. This virtual presentation will take place... Read more »

Dakota County is waiving a penalty for some property tax payments due May 17.... Read more »

Conner Hyden of Lakeville, successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical and professional military training, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in cyber operations and a commission as a... Read more »

Co-chairs Jim Friend and Lisa Robson announced a record breaking $40,000 plus in donations to the annual Math Fischer Memorial Scout Breakfast. The event held virtually April 27 exceeded their goal of $30,000 with the support... Read more »

The Dakota County Board on Tuesday, April 20 passed stronger protections of the county’s water resources that prohibit the bulk exportation of groundwater from the county.... Read more »

Dakota County is offering boat wrap recycling at no charge through June 15 at Lighthouse Motorsports and Marine, 3316 151st St. W., in Rosemount during regular business hours.... Read more »

District gives more information about equity efforts... Read more »