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League schedule heats up in July
Easing into the Region 3B schedule, the Chaska Cubs, with nine league games remaining in July, improved to 2-1 with a 4-1 win over Burnsville June 27.
#Regram: Southwest metro savors July 4
Sparks flew throughout the southwest metro as residents celebrated July 4.
Herald reports
July 6, 1876: The news of the nomination of Tilden as the reform candidate for the Presidency was received with great satisfaction in Chaska; in fact the whole population felt joyous. Salutes were fired in the evening and bonfires built…
Duininck stepping down as Met Council chair; Tchourumoff appointed to fill spot
The Metropolitan Council will have a change of leadership at the end of this month.
Duininck stepping down as Met Council chair
Metropolitan Council Chairman Adam Duininck recently announced his intent to step down from the position on July 31. Duininck was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton in January 2015 and is the first person to serve full-time in the role.
Commentary: Rethinking services for mental health
In 1955 the world was introduced to a wonder drug. It was touted as a miracle that would change peoples’ lives forever. This drug was called Thorazine and it is considered the first effective antipsychotic medication. It allowed psychotic behaviors…
Pets of the week
Lydia is a quiet, medium-haired Siamese flame point mix born in 2012. She and her affectionate sister Lexy were given up and are looking for a patient loving home. Lydia likes her very soft fur to be brushed and petted…
Letter: Opportunity for bipartisanship
Editor’s note: The author is a member of the State Subcommittee on Children’s Mental Health.
Letter: Pulling the rug out from millions
In response to what I have learned of the Senate Republicans’ plan to replace the Affordable Healthcare Act legislation, I wish to express my deep concern for effects that it will have on low-income Americans.
Letter: Where is the kindness?
Where is America’s heart?
Letter: What kind of town we live in
Let me tell you what kind of town we live in.
Transit board to dissolve; sales tax to increase
MINNEAPOLIS — It’s a wrap for the Counties Transit Improvement Board, which means a quarter-cent sales tax increase will be coming to Hennepin County.
Jonathan, once a “New Town,” celebrates 50 years
Henry McKnight had a dream of improving the world through urban design.
Publisher remembers making of a New Town
Barry Casselman remembers the hustle of people visiting Jonathan homes, studying and debating their designs, and the hum of construction from his Tree Loft apartment.
Publisher remembers making of a New Town
Barry Casselman remembers the hustle of people visiting Jonathan homes, studying and debating their designs, and the hum of construction from his Tree Loft apartment.
Paulsen responds to president’s morning tweets
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Eden Prairie) responded to messages President Donald Trump posted on social media this morning.
‘Tis the season for farmers markets
The days are longer and temperatures are rising throughout the Twin Cities metro area. It’s the time of year where Minnesotans shed half a dozen clothing layers and remember what the sun feels like on their skin. What better way…
‘Tis the season for farmers markets
The days are longer and temperatures are rising throughout the Twin Cities metro area. It’s the time of year where Minnesotans shed half a dozen clothing layers and remember what the sun feels like on their skin. What better way…
Library: Read, white and blue
Books about American Revolutionary War History and democracy make good reading as the Fourth of July reminds us of our heritage.