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Parent Group Makes Push for Anoka-Hennepin School Referendum
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (315+ words) A parent group in the Anoka-Hennepin School District is making a push for a November referendum that would raise new money for schools if approved. For that to happen, the Anoka-Hennepin School Board would have to agree to place the…...
Brooklyn Park Gymnast To Showcase Talents in Special Olympics USA Games
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (529+ words) Lucy Schneider, a Brooklyn Park gymnast, is among the athletes who qualified for the Special Olympics USA Games this year. Her coach says she's ready. "I really like trying to figure out how to get them to be able to…...
Robbinsdale Man Spreads Love One Hug at a Time
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (507+ words) Amid a sea of rainbow flags and thousands of smiling faces at the 10th annual Golden Valley Pride Festival, one booth at Brookview Park offered something that couldn't be bought: a safe, affirming space and a heartfelt embrace. "It's a celebration…...
Newsmakers: Plymouth Woman Named Inaugural First Lady Juneteenth Minnesota
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (438+ words) A Plymouth woman was crowned First Lady Juneteenth Minnesota at the statewide Miss Juneteenth Minnesota pageant. Zina Alston Fizer is the first-ever winner of the age 40+ division at the annual pageant. It's been a busy two weeks for Alston Fizer....
Brooklyn Park Man Experiences 'Trip of a Lifetime' with Dad at World Cup Match
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (339+ words) For Shadi Ebrahim, watching his native Egypt play in the FIFA World Cup with his father became a dream come true. Ebrahim, who lives in Brooklyn Park, surprised his father, Mohamed, with World Cup tickets to see Egypt play Belgium…...
Minnesota United To Host June 22 Youth Soccer Clinic in Brooklyn Park
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (182+ words) Local youth soccer players are in for a treat as Minnesota's professional soccer team will host a free skills clinic on Monday, June 22, in Brooklyn Park. The Minnesota United FC is teaming up with the Liberia national soccer team and…...
Terry Tuma Fishing Tip Looking for the Right Spot
1+ week, 2+ day ago (94+ words) CCX Media - Terry Tuma Fishing Tip Looking for the Right Spot In his first fishing tip of the summer season, Hall of Fame fisherman Terry Tuma talks about taking time to look at a lake before heading out fishing" meaning…...
Brooklyn Park Restaurateur Expands To U. S. Bank Stadium
1+ week, 2+ day ago (263+ words) If you've ever gone to a Vikings game and had a hankering for pasta and meatballs, you're in luck " a Brooklyn Park restaurateur is bringing his homemade Italian fare to U. S. Bank Stadium. Jim Stone, who owns Sweet Taste of Italy…...
New Hope Update with Mayor John Elder - June 15, 2026
1+ week, 2+ day ago (37+ words) New Hope Update with Mayor John Elder " June 15, 2026 CCX Media - New Hope Update with Mayor John Elder " June 15, 2026 Get email updates for daily story previews. "Week in Review" video links, and programming previews....
Champlin Park Baseball Beats Edina in Extra Innings to Advance to Title Game
1+ week, 5+ day ago (158+ words) The Champlin Park baseball team won a wild one in the state Class AAAA semifinals, edging Edina 8-7 in nine innings to advance to the championship game. Luke Carlson scored from second base on a fielding error by Edina on a…...