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Excelsior Fire District urges fireworks safety
The Excelsior Fire District provided information and reminders pertaining to fireworks safety during Fourth of July celebrations.


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Bloomington Police seek driver linked to fatal crash
Bloomington Police are still trying to locate a woman who may have information that could help resolve questions surrounding a fatal Thursday evening traffic accident.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:07 AM CDT

Groundbreaking held
Groundbreaking for the Nine Mile Creek Senior Living center in Bloomington was held June 23. On hand for the celebration were (left to right) Ryan DuPuis, kaas wilson architects; Steve Grygar, Ebenezer Management Services; Mitch Osterholt, Frana Companies; Susan Farr, Ebenezer Management Services, Brent Rogers, GRECO, LLC; Collin Kaas, kaas wilson architects; Gene Winstead, mayor of Bloomington; Arnie Gregory, GRECO, LLC; Paul Garrity, Frana Companies and Tom Rasmussen, Minnesota Department of Housing and Urban Development. The project is being built at 2329 Village Terrace in Bloomington. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

Iowa man held in alleged abduction of teen
A 27-year-old Iowa man faces multiple felony charges in the wake of his arrest at a Bloomington hotel.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

Doll dissects 2009 legislative session
Sen. John Doll dissects 2009 legislative session; Funding, deficit woes dominate

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

Getting acquainted
Children took advantage of a chance to go up close and personal with a variety of creatures at the annual community picnic at Oxboro Evangelical Church in Bloomington. Hundreds attended and most ventured to the pettingi zoo to greet llamas, a goat and a pony. (HARVEY T. ROCKWOOD - SUN NEWSPAPERS)

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

On the air
Bloomington resident Bert Benjaminson, chairman of the Twin City FM Club’s Field Day, works his ham radio during a 24-hour event at Louisiana Oaks Park in St. Louis Park Saturday, June 27. In the background, Ken Nordlie, of Bloomington, also seeks other ham radio operators. The club set up several large antennas in the park. They anticipated making contact with 2,400 other stations across the country during the event. A group of ham radio operators also gathered that day at Dred Scott Field in Bloomington. (SETH ROWE - SUN NEWSPAPERS)

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

Sand Castled
They didn’t win the Summer Fete Sandcastle-building contest at East Bush Lake Beach on Sunday, but Jake Johnston, left and Mac Lirely enjoyed the warm day and building their own castle nonetheless. Dozens of people were drawn to the annual tournament. (HARVEY T. ROCKWOOD - SUN NEWSPAPERS)

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

Bloomington School Board adopts budget plan
A budget plan for 2009-10 won the approval of the Bloomington Board of Education last week. The budget was deemed "frugal" but administrators warned more budget cuts are probably on the way.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

Man accused of swindling employer in Bloomington
A Minnetonka man has been charged with stealing well in excess of $125,000 from the Bloomington company where he worked.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

Minnesota Sun Newspapers completes sale to new owners
Dear Readers: As part of our commitment to keeping you up to date on events surrounding our parent company, we wanted to inform you that the company has successfully completed the sale of its newspaper groups to American Community Newspapers II, a new company owned by its former lenders.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:12 PM CDT

Edina students develop connection with children in Tanzania
Leah Naig is going to Tanzania, and the most important things she's bringing with her are two soccer balls and a stack of letters.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:09 AM CDT

Hopkins Arts Festival to kick off Raspberry events
This summer's 75th Hopkins Raspberry Festival will begin with a first. The Hopkins Arts Festival will kick off the weeklong festivities this summer, July 11-19.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:13 AM CDT

Hit-and-run victim receives new bike in Hopkins
A boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike in Hopkins May 13 is the proud owner of a new bike thanks to the Hopkins Police Department.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:13 AM CDT

CEAP Back to School supply program
CEAP Back to School supply program

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:13 AM CDT

Summer pet safety tips from Richfield's Inga From with the Minnesota Valley Humane Society in Burnsville
Since our pets are often an important part of our lives keeping them safe is equally important.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:13 AM CDT

Pilgrim Dry Cleaners teams up with Northern Star Council to collect Cub Scout, Boy Scout uniforms
Your old Boy Scout uniform, still smelling of s'mores and bonfires, can be of use even though it has been stashed away in the attic for years.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:14 AM CDT

Bhakti Caf/ in Hopkins hopes for a miracle to stay afloat
Though he has nothing against coffee, Guy Odishaw said he did not purchase the Bhakti Caf/ (then known as Munkabeans) in 2005 because he always wanted to own a coffee shop.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:09 AM CDT

Construction continues on Devil's Triangle in north metro
For years, commuters and residents in the north metro have dealt with the traffic headache known as the Devil's Triangle.

Monday, June 29, 2009 2:28 PM CDT

Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley tops in Step To It Challenge
Four weeks and more than 61 million steps later, the city of Brooklyn Park has emerged for the second year in a row as the overall steps winner in the 2009 Hennepin County Step To It Challenge.

Thursday, July 2, 2009 2:22 PM CDT

July 2: Richfield Family Day events and Kiddie Parade.
July 3: Bloomington Summer Fete: 5 p.m. to fireworks, Normandale Lake Park

Friday, July 3, 2009 10:09 AM CDT

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