Joe Nathan Column -- Anoka-Hennepin and other school leaders have several suggestions/requests of parents for the coming school year.
Some schools in Minnesota have started classes already but most start the day after Labor Day on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Read more: School principals offer advice for parents who want to help kids
During the first 53 years of the Princess Kay of the Milky Way competition, not one dairy princess from Washington County had earned the coveted title. That streak came to an end in 2007 when Ann Miron of Hugo walked the bandshell stage at the Minnesota State Fair as the 54th Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
With one streak broken, the Washington County run of good luck has only flourished. On Wednesday, Aug. 25, a second county resident captured the Princess Kay title. Katie Miron, 19, stepped to the top honor in the annual pageant that takes place on the eve of the Minnesota State Fair. She is a sister of Ann. See more in Editor Cliff Buchan's Forest Lake Times story.
Katie Miron is flanked by her sister, Ann Miron Tauzell, left, and Kristy Mussman, right. Ann won the crown in 2007. Kristy succeeded Ann Miron as Princess Kay of the Milky Way in 2008 and will be married in November to Katie and Ann’s brother, Paul Miron. (Photo by Cliff Buchan)
Saint Paul, MN – Gov. Tim Pawlenty today (Thursday, Sept. 2) announced the appointment of Jo Campe, Sandra Gilbert, Alan Goracke (Blaine), Ange Hwang, Christopher Leifeld, Jerad Morey, and Connie Roehich; and the reappointment of G. Paul Beaumaster, Windell Calvert, Richard Coleman (Eagan), Nancy Haapoja, Susan Hilgart, Wilhemlina Holder, Andrew Parker, and Jon Pratt to the Governor’s Council on Faith and Community Service Initiatives.
All 15 are appointed to terms that expire April 4, 2011.
Read more: Blaine man, Eagan man appointed to Faitith initiatives council
The Coon Rapids Police Department has issued a crime alert along with a $1,000 reward through the Coon Rapids Crime Prevention Association for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects in these street robberies. See more in Editor Peter Bodley's ABC Newspapers story.
St. Paul, MN — Heightened DWI enforcement efforts will surround Labor Day weekend, the seventh deadliest weekend of the year for alcohol-related deaths according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.
Around 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies will conduct intense DWI enforcement through the weekend, accompanied by 10,000 agencies nationwide.
Read more: DWI crackdown continues through Labor Day in Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN -- Diana Weinhardt supervises the Minnesota Zoo’s Northern Trail and its two popular tiger exhibits.
Now, Diana has a new tiger in her life – her son Robbie Weinhardt, a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. Robbie, 24, was recently called up to the majors from the Tigers minor league team, the Toledo Mud hens, and is suited up as the Tigers play the Minnesota Twins this week at Target Field.
For Diana, the tigers at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley are symbolic. The Zoo houses two tigers from the Detroit Zoo, called the “Detroit Boys.”
Getting the chance to possibly see her own “Detroit Boy” pitch in Minnesota is an exciting moment for Diana. “I’m a proud Mom,” notes Diana. “He has worked hard for his moment, but I have to admit, it’s very nerve racking at times.”
Minnesota Zoo Keeper Diana Weinhardt and son Robbie Weinhardt were reunited at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley this morning (Thursday, Sept. 2) at the Tiger Lair Exhibit. Zoo tigers received a baseball-themed enrichment from the rookie pitcher for the Tigers. (Submitted photo)
Read more: Minnesota Zoo supervisor has a new tiger in her life, son Robbie
Sgt. Brigham Scott Strole, a 20-year veteran of Lakeville’s Police Department, was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash on Wednesday, Sept. 1. According to a press release from Lakeville police, the single-vehicle crash occurred at 9 p.m. on Jordan Court, just south of Jonquil Avenue, in Lakeville.
According to police, a witness said Strole swerved back and forth before being ejected from the motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet, the press release said. See more in Derrick Williams' Thisweek Newspapers story.
Your home can take a serious beating in a big storm and finding a dependable roofing contractor after bad weather strikes can be a challenge. Storm chasers and other door-to-door salesmen often peddle dubious deals that can cost homeowners thousands of dollars and create serious headaches.
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) recommends doing your research to avoid getting ripped off by an untrustworthy roofer.
Read more: Find a roofer you can trust and avoid fraudulent storm chasers
by T.W. Budig
ECM Capitol reporter
Voters can experience the uneasy task of balancing the state budget on a new website from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.
MyMNBudget.com allows Minnesotans to pull the levers on spending and taxation with the goal of erasing the projected $5.8 billion state budget deficit.
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman today (Wednesday, Sept. 1) appeared at the State Capitol at a Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities press conference unveiling a new website voters can use to experiment in setting a state budget. One budget issue of paramount importance, the coalition argues, is local government aid funding — something that impacts cites small, medium, large, and is bigger than party politics.
Read more: New website allows voters task of balancing the state budget
An informational open house will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue. Mn/DOT representatives and city officials will be on hand to provide information and visualization materials on the proposed noise wall.
Read more: Public input sought for noise wall along Highway 169
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