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Cigarette, not grill, now blamed in building fire
Fire officials have determined that a cigarette, not an illegally placed grill, is to blame for a June 13 apartment fire that displaced residents from more than 80 units in St. Louis Park.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:17 AM CDTBids on St. Louis Park project come in millions over forecast
The St. Louis Park City Council faces a tough decision at its July 6 meeting after bids for a Municipal Service Center expansion and renovation project came in about $2 million above expectations.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:17 AM CDTSt. Louis Park Middle Years Programme would cost about $400,000 annually
A proposed International Baccalaureate program for grades 7-10 would cost the St. Louis Park School District about $400,000 annually, according to a staff report.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:17 AM CDTSt. Louis Park school board finalizes budget
The St. Louis Park Board of Education finalized the school district budget but questions remain about what to do with state funding that could exceed projections.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:17 AM CDTOn 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. (Seth Rowe - Sun Newspapers)
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:17 AM CDT |
A ray of hope for Hopkins woman with MS
Living with multiple sclerosis for 10 years as a mother of three, Angela Jung said one of her biggest struggles with the disease was the effect it had on her children.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:06 AM CDT |
Sidewalk art
Minnetonka resident Emma Dasovich and other youngsters worked on sidewalk art after the Circus Manduhai acrobat program at the Ridgedale Library June 17. (Submitted photo)
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Excelsior's patriotic tradition continues Saturday
Ten years ago it was an ambitious idea, today it has become a staple of Excelsior's annual Independence Day celebration.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:07 AM CDTChildren learn the basics of kayaking in Plymouth
French Regional Park in Plymouth hosted its Kids Splash: Kayaking For Kids event on Saturday, June 20. The park offered three sessions of two hours each throughout the day and for $15 the kids could learn the basics of kayaking.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:07 AM CDT |
Abra cadabra
Magician Matt Dunn befuddled and bemused his young audience during a performance at Minnetonka Library Wednesday, June 24 in Minnetonka. One of his tricks included making water flow through the body of a child into a bucket. No children were harmed in the course of the trick. (Paul Wahl - Sun Newspapers)
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:07 AM CDT |
Magician’s helpers
Magician Matt Dunn used a cadre of helpers from his audience to perform his magic act during a performance at Minnetonka Library Wednesday, June 24 in Minnetonka. A large group of children turned out for the event, which was originally scheduled for a nearby park but moved to the library because of rain. (Paul Wahl - Sun Newspapers)
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:07 AM CDT |
New Southshore Center era about to begin
It took longer than anyone imagined and had more ups and downs than a roller coaster, so perhaps it's too early to celebrate.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:07 AM CDT
Hopkins School District may put referendum on November ballot
Hopkins Public Schools announced June 24 that it is considering putting a referendum on the ballot in the November general election.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:14 AM CDT
CEAP Back to School supply program
CEAP Back to School supply program
Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:13 AM CDTSummer 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
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 CDTConstruction 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 CDTBrooklyn 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 CDTJuly 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 CDTFireworks - a listing of tonight's 4th of July displays
The 4th of July is here, and tonight, many area cities will top off the day with fireworks displays. All fireworks displays listed here are Saturday, July 4, at dusk, unless otherwise noted:
Saturday, July 4, 2009 12:14 PM CDT
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