This summer, printmaking artist Amy Sands had work selected to appear in the 2020 International Biennial Print Exhibit at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. Sands was one of four American artists featured in the exhibit of 164 submissions. The exhibit is the result of a rigorous juried…
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With a global pandemic stretching family budgets in unexpected ways this year, the coats donated to Community Emergency Assistance Programs through the Pilgrim Dry Cleaners Coats for Kids drive are a “godsend,” said Clare Brumback, CEO of Brooklyn Center-based Community Emergency Assistance …
The New Hope Police Explorers program is looking for 14 to 21-year-olds that want the opportunity to gain knowledge through hands-on law enforcement experience. Participation in the program has led many explorers into law enforcement careers and a variety of other, related careers.
When COVID-19 suddenly shut down Minnesota schools in March, food service staff scrambled when they learned that providing meals to go for students was part of the plan for distance learning. When the Osseo School District resumed Distance Learning on Monday, Sept. 14, all students again hav…
The City of Robbinsdale is accepting registrations for National Night Out block parties, which will occur Oct. 6. Due to COVID-19, block parties will not be visited by local public safety officials, sharing of food and drink is being discouraged and street closures may be prohibited. Accordi…
Included in the department’s Sept. 4 to 9 reports were these incidents:
Memorial Blood Centers has an urgent need for blood and platelet donations. With hurricanes affecting blood donations in the southern United States and COVID-19, donors are urgently needed to help maintain a stable supply of blood.
The City of Robbinsdale is asking for feedback to help prepare for a Wednesday, Sept. 23, open-air discussion on racial equity at Lakeview Terrace Park, 3769 Crystal Lake Boulevard. The discussion, and call for feedback, is open to residents as well as neighbors in nearby cities.
A Fournier has kept the city of New Hope safe since 1972. First was Don Fournier, a member of the New Hope Fire Department (now the West-Metro Fire Rescue District) for 20 years. After a one-year gap, his son, Tim Fournier, joined the ranks of the New Hope Police Department. Now, as the depa…
Brooklyn Park’s City Council addressed the recent rash of violence in the city’s south side and larger efforts to move toward police reform at its Aug. 31 meeting.
Three Rivers Park District will conduct deer hunts intended to keep deer herds in balance with available habitat. This will necessitate the closing or partial closing of some parks during the hunts.
Last week was a rainy, chilly chapter in Minnesota summer weather. Of course, it was enjoyed by some, like Robbinsdale photographer Bryan Frost. Frost captured this enchanting photo of the Crystal Lake fishing pier, cloaked in the early morning dew on Sept. 10.
As the weather gets colder, signs advertising indoor craft fairs typically go up. Of course, a COVID-19 fall will likely go without local fairs.
Following are some of the incidents reported to Brooklyn Center Police Department:
The Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce opted to make its annual fair of business booths into a virtual event this year. A list of all of the promotions and deals as part of this event are available on the chamber website, robbinsdalechamber.com.
Brooklyn Park’s Planning Commission recommended a new hotel and data center for approval at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Included in the department’s Aug. 31 to Sept. 6 reports were these incidents:
Included in the department’s Sept. 4 to 11 reports were these incidents:
Included in the department’s Sept. 3 to 9 reports were these incidents:
A shooting in Brooklyn Park Sept. 9 left one victim with non-life-threatening injuries and in a separate incident Sept. 10, a woman was sent to the hospital after she was stabbed.
Pilgrim Dry Cleaners is kicking off its Coats for Kids drive Sept. 14.
As part of changes by Metro Transit that start Saturday, Sept. 12, service is resuming on Route 705, a local route through Brooklyn Park, New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and to St. Louis Park.
Marti Voight has been named interim assistant superintendent of Robbinsdale Area Schools. She began her duties Aug. 18.
Several new principals have been named at Robbinsdale Area Schools. They include:
Writer and jazz saxophonist Richard Terrill, of New Hope, will read poems from his new collection, “What Falls Away Is Always: Poems and Conversations” and perform with the Larry McDonough Quartet during a Sept. 13 book launch event.
Laurie Mattson, owner of Rooms with Impact, a local real estate staging and interior design company, is the recipient of three awards from the Real Estate Staging Association.
Included in the department’s Aug. 27 to Sept. 3 reports were these incidents:
The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission will host a conversation on race equity awareness at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Lakeview Terrace Park Pavilion, on the south shore of Crystal Lake near the big ballfields across County Road 81 from Hy-Vee.
A spate of shootings occurred over Labor Day weekend in the southern half of Brooklyn Park.
The Hopkins School Board voted 6-1 at the Sept. 1 board meeting to end the regular presence of law enforcement in district schools.
Following are some of the incidents reported to Brooklyn Park Police Department:
Corinne Williams has always had an “entrepreneurial spirit.” Her mother, Sarah Williams, said her daughter’s first stint to making a buck began at age 3 or 4. A toddling Corinne invited family members to an art gallery full of her own handmade work, priced according to what she thought they …
Four people were charged in connection with the Aug. 27 looting of a Brooklyn Park liquor store.
One city crew spent a week on the cleanup
The Crystal City Council unanimously approved the West Metro Fire-Rescue District 2021 budget at the panel’s Aug. 18 meeting. The $2,674,050 overall budget that shows a $99,000 increase over the 2020 budget.
In July, Loaves & Fishes served more than 505,000 meals, the highest number ever served in month since the meal program began in 1982.
Following are some of the incidents reported to Brooklyn Center Police Department:
The entry period for New Hope’s annual In Focus photo contest is now open. The competition gives local photographers the opportunity to showcase their photography skills while exploring what makes New Hope a great community to live, work and play.
As the days become shorter and cooler, people are beginning to look for hobbies that can be enjoyed indoors.
Brooklyn Park’s City Council approved a preliminary levy without an increase for the Economic Development Authority and Housing and Redevelopment Authority at its Aug. 24 meeting.
Paulette Bonneur’s first foray into the publishing world included poring over manuscripts in the neonatal intensive care unit.
The Golden Valley Historical Society and CCX Media will premiere a collaborative mini-documentary on the history of Golden Valley 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.
The annual fundraiser for New Hope-based assistance dog training facility Can Do Canines will take place virtually at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.
The Robbin Gallery is hosting “Out and About,” featuring artists Cynthia Starkweather-Nelson and Bonnie Cutts, until Saturday, Sept. 26, at the gallery, 4915 42nd Ave. N., Robbinsdale.
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness), McCubbin Training and LeadingAge Minnesota have created a free, online training on self-care for senior workers during COVID-19. The training helps caregivers develop personal strategies for managing stress and practicing self-care as the…
Included in the department’s Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 reports were these incidents:
Following are some of the incidents reported to Brooklyn Center Police Department:
This fall, Natalie Oleson and Leah Persky, staff members at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis in Golden Valley, are teaching a course on parenting for racial justice through Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education.
Following are some of the incidents reported to Brooklyn Park Police Department:
It’s an event that Crystal Recreation Department officials were planning to sponsor last spring.
The Blaine Police Department and the City Council recognized two residents and nine first responders with a Certificate of Recognition Aug. 17 for their actions in saving the life of a man who suffered a cardiac arrest while walking near his home.
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