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Orono is one of the school districts in the area that are transitioning to a solely distance learning model. The school board approved the shift during their Thursday, Nov. 12 meeting.
Minnetonka Beach is rolling out its “Be a Villager” initiative to encourage residents to become more involved with the city.
Half a million dollars that Minnetrista received in federal coronavirus relief money will go toward paying a portion of its public safety payroll.
Minnetrista is placing a maximum 1-year moratorium on ground-mounted solar in its agricultural preserve (AgPreserve) districts, pending further review of a 2015 ordinance that had given developers more leeway in the installation of these systems.
As the three-term Hennepin County Commissioner prepares to retire from serving the residents…
Orono is one of the school districts in the area that are transitioning to a solely distance…
Minnetonka Beach is rolling out its “Be a Villager” initiative to encourage residents to bec…
Half a million dollars that Minnetrista received in federal coronavirus relief money will go…
UPDATED: 11:22 a.m., Nov. 13, 2020
The 26th annual Holiday Boutique at the Gillespie Center opens Nov. 27 and just as in Christmases past, your shopping local will put you on the nice list with 20 percent of the vendors’ sales also benefiting the Mound community center.
The annual tree lighting at Veterans Memorial Park in Mound won’t be quite the same festive fete as in years past: no bonfire flaming high, no clip-clop of horses’ hooves down Auditors Road and no carols and hot cider to warm heart and hands…
The holiday season is quickly approaching but holiday shopping will look differently due to the ongoing pandemic. This season, Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Lake is adjusting their annual Act Globally Appreciating People Everywhere (AGAPE) gift market accordingly.
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s time for a gut check.
Over the past few weeks, we have published an editorial series about important election issues, including race relations, police reform, health care, the COVID-19 response, the economy and climate change.
Minnesotans take great pride in our abundant natural resources. Whether we are fishing in a crystal clear lake, taking the pontoon along the shore near the cabin, or bicycling on one of the state’s expansive and scenic trails, we appreciate the beauty and bounties of this state.
As Minnesota hurtles through the uncharted territory of alarming coronavirus spread, record hospitalizations and deaths from the virus, it’s time for a gut check.
To the editor,
To the editor,
To the editor,
MWHS Girls Soccer finished their regular season with three wins, seven losses and one tie. In the first round of the playoffs the team came close against Heritage Christian Academy but fell short after HCA got 2 goals in 2 minutes midway through the second half. Final Score: MWHS Girls 0 – HCA 2.
The Orono Girls Swim and Dive team ended their season on a high note with a 3rd place finish at the MSHSL Section 3A meet on Oct. 23-24.
The Orono Men’s Soccer team prevailed as the 2020 Class 6A Section Champions. With an impressive run in the Section Tournament, the team produced 17 goals, conceded only two, and three of the four games resulted in a clean sheet. While playing for the hopes of a State Tournament that did not…
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