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Mayor Nowell featuring at Women Celebrating Women
6+ hour ago (804+ words) Mayor Shanon Nowell is being featured as a keynote speaker at the Women Celebrating Women banquet. The theme of the year is shaping a sustainable future. (Carson Hughes " StPeterHerald.com) With this year's Women's History Month focusing on the contributions…...
Bloomington outlines position on federal immigration enforcement
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (438+ words) As Bloomington leaders prepare to meet with Minnesota's federal legislative delegation, the Bloomington City Council has summarized its position on matters associated with federal immigration enforcement. At its March 2 meeting, the council voted unanimously to support a resolution reaffirming the…...
St. Cloud man gets seven months in jail for violating OFP
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (240+ words) St. Cloud man gets seven months in jail for violating OFP'hometownsource.com A felony burglary charge in which hundreds of dollars of fishing equipment was stolen was dismissed against a St Cloud man as part of a plea deal.Kyle…...
Minnesota lawmakers open 2026 session with tribute to Melissa Hortman
3+ week, 3+ day ago (458+ words) House DFL Caucus Leader Zack Stephenson speaks during a Feb. 17 ceremony honoring the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. For the first time in two decades, a legislative session began without Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. Legislators marked the start of the…...
MnDOT to host public meeting Feb. 19 for Highway 12 construction project
3+ week, 3+ day ago (282+ words) The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to rebuild Highway 12 near downtown Wayzata between Shoreline Drive/County Road 15 and Central Avenue North/County Road 101 in 2026. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host an in-person public meeting 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Wayzata City…...
Social-ICE in Rochester this winter
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (119+ words) Where:Peace Plaza, Rochester MN Free to attend, bring some friends! Over the years, we've seen it all. Some winters surprised us with warm weather and took down our intricate ice sculptures. Other years, a global pandemic reshaped how we…...
Maple Grove police say LRAD amplifier used at hotel protest
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (353+ words) In a follow up to the incident where protesters were at a Maple Grove hotel on Jan. 26, The Press asked for more information. Specifically, about the use of LRAD (Long Range Acoustical Device). The protest took place around 8 p.m. on Jan....
Residents urge Maple Grove officials for more help against ICE
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1081+ words) The Maple Grove Government Center. Residents are continuing to express their disappointment with how U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement is conducting operations in Maple Grove. During the Feb. 2 Maple Grove City Council meeting, Police Chief Eric Werner addressed concerns with statements…...
Square up: Hopkins State of the City recaps city growth, news
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (783+ words) Mayor Patrick Hanlon asks for a moment of silence for Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two individuals who were shot and killed by federal immigration officers, at the State of the City event Jan. 25. Attendees of the Hopkins State of…...
Plymouth City Council addresses ICE presence in Minnesota at recent meeting
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (857+ words) Plymouth City Council Member Joel Spoonheim speaks about ICE activity at the latest Plymouth City Council meeting on Jan. 13. He, among other council members, made statements such as "this community, Plymouth, has thrived because we have been good neighbors to…...