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08/02/2025

SAVE THE DATE!! Join us at the OurLife Senior Expo! For more information, follow this link: ourlifesemetro.com

08/01/2025

The Hopkins Planning and Zoning Commission has heard more about the 14 completely-electric, brightly-colored townhomes that could be built in the city.

The Hopkins Planning and Zoning Commission heard more about Kaleidoscope - Brighter Living LLC's concept of 14 completely-electric townhomes in Hopkins with a concept plan review at their latest meeting.

08/01/2025

Eden Prairie-based Nolosha Development promised its customers that it would finish 160 homes in Lakeville, when in reality it hadn't purchased any land.

An Eden prairie-based developer who promised to build single-family homes and amenities geared toward the Somali-American community in Lakeville has been ordered to return the clients' down payments, pay civil

08/01/2025

You may have noticed the demolition of Plymouth's Red Roof Inn. So what's next for the site?

Anyone who recently passed over the intersection of Highway 55 and Interstate 494 going east was privy to a big change for Plymouth: the Red Roof Inn was being demolished.

07/31/2025

FROM OUR INBOX: "Since 2020, hunger and the need for nutrition assistance have risen sharply in Minnesota and across the country ... We know this is just the beginning," writes STEP Director Derek Burrows Reise.

Since 2020, hunger and the need for nutrition assistance have risen sharply in Minnesota and across the country. In every neighborhood, families are struggling to put food on the table.

07/30/2025

On Sept. 1, 2024, Steven Bailey drunkenly drove at high speed into the patio of Park Tavern, killing two and injuring several others. On July 28, 2025, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

On Sept. 1, 2024, Steven Bailey drunkenly drove at high speed into the patio of Park Tavern, killing two and injuring several others.

07/30/2025

“Over the last three years, there has been a steady increase in younger riders under 15 on our trails operating devices that are not e-bikes but rather ORVs," said Danny McCullough, regional trail systems manager for Three Rivers Park District.

“Over the last three years, there has been a steady increase in younger riders under 15 on our trails operating devices that are not e-bikes but rather ORVs," said Danny

07/29/2025

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Mike Hanks remembers the controversy surrounding the killing of "Cecil the Lion" by an Eden Prairie man 10 years ago.

Do you remember how outraged we were 10 years ago?

07/29/2025

One verse in the song rang true throughout Paul Bengtson’s career as a teacher and coach at Hopkins High. Sinatra sang, “Regrets? I’ve had a few."
Over breakfast last week, Bengtson said, “Regrets? I can think of only one."

Singer Frank Sinatra had six No. 1 hits on the Billboard chart during the prime of his career in the 1950s and 1960s. None of them applies more to Paul

07/29/2025

Fifth-graders at Meadow Ridge Elementary turned their pandemic experiences into a book, sharing stories of challenge and growth during COVID-19. The students will host a Young Author Event in Wayzata on Aug. 2 to read from their work.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, students around the world struggled as they were forced to stay home and learn remotely.

07/29/2025

A wide range of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session — and one from 2024 — will take effect across Minnesota this week, on Friday, Aug. 1.

07/29/2025

Since March 10 of this year, baseball player Gus Berger has had a bat in his hands every day.