Local News

Community updates, development projects, and local stories from across the Minnesota metro area — updated regularly.

Local News Apple Valley

Apple Valley Weekly Update: New Entertainment Venues Near Completion

Picklehall nears September opening with 18 courts and food hall. MnDOT begins major highway construction affecting local traffic.

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Local News Edina

Edina Weekly Update: New Bridge Construction Begins

Rosland Park pedestrian bridge construction now underway over Highway 62. City earns AAA bond rating reaffirmation ahead of infrastructure bond sale.

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Local News Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Weekly Update: Fire Danger and Community Resilience

Extreme fire danger prompts Red Flag Warning for Itasca County. Library fundraising hits $30K match goal.

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Local News Hopkins

Hopkins Weekly Update: Raspberry Festival Returns for 92nd Year

Hopkins celebrates 92nd Raspberry Festival with grand marshal Dale Specken. Lake Daze Dispensary opens on Mainstreet.

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Local News Maple Grove

Maple Grove Weekly Update: Maple Grove Days Kicks Off

Maple Grove Days runs July 15-19 with parade honoring Vietnam vet. Community Center Phase 2 bids due July 28.

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Local News St. Cloud

St. Cloud Weekly Update: Air Quality Alert Hits Hazardous Levels

Wildfire smoke prompts hazardous air quality warning in St. Cloud. Stearns County reviews 2027 budget with 7% levy hike proposal.

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Local News Woodbury

Woodbury Weekly Update: Main Event Opening Soon

Entertainment center Main Event opens Aug. 3 near Topgolf. City Council filing period now open through July 28.

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Local News Apple Valley

Apple Valley Weekly Update: Pickleball Complex Nears Opening

Picklehall pickleball and food hall complex targets September opening. MnDOT begins two-year Highway 77 construction project.

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Local News Edina

Edina Weekly Update: Rosland Park Bridge Removed

Construction milestone reached as old pedestrian bridge removed. City Council race heats up with new candidates.

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Local News Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Weekly Update: Minnesota Lottery Opens New Office

Minnesota Lottery opens a new regional office in Grand Rapids. Library receives $30K matching grant to expand public hours.

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Local News Hopkins

Hopkins Weekly Update: School Budget Shows Surplus

Hopkins Schools projects $2M surplus after cuts. Raspberry Festival kicks off July 15 for 92nd year.

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Local News Maple Grove

Maple Grove Weekly Update: Maple Grove Days Arrives

Maple Grove Days begins July 15 with parades, fireworks, and family events. A new retail development opens on 70th Way.

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Local News St. Cloud

St. Cloud Weekly Update: Heat Wave Grips Central Minnesota

Heat advisory in effect through Tuesday as temperatures soar. Sartell native Kade Lewis drafted by Cleveland Guardians.

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Local News Woodbury

Woodbury Weekly Update: Main Event Opening Next Month

Main Event entertainment center to open Aug. 3 as Minnesota's first location. City Council filing period opens July 14 for November election.

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Local News Apple Valley

Apple Valley Weekly Update: Picklehall Construction Advances

Picklehall nears September opening with 18 courts and food hall. MnDOT begins major Highway 77 project this month.

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Local News Edina

Edina Weekly Update: Starbucks Union Vote

Baristas at 50th and France Starbucks vote to unionize. City hosts Fourth of July celebrations and launches e-bike safety seminars.

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Local News Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Weekly Update: Food Shelf Gets New Downtown Home

Second Harvest announces downtown food shelf relocation. Library fund surpasses $90K with new matching grant.

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Local News Hopkins

Hopkins Weekly Update: School District Sees Budget Turnaround

Hopkins Schools approves 2027 budget with expected $2M surplus after significant cuts. Raspberry Festival returns July 15-19.

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Local News Maple Grove

Maple Grove Weekly Update: Maple Grove Days Approaches

Maple Grove Days festival runs July 15-19 with parades and fireworks. A house fire on Oakview Lane caused significant damage Saturday.

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Local News St. Cloud

St. Cloud Weekly Update: City Approves Major Housing Project

Council greenlights 244 apartments on County Road 74. Mongo's Grill returns after council approval.

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Local News Woodbury

Woodbury Weekly Update: Main Event Entertainment Arrives

Main Event to open first Minnesota location on Aug. 3. Plus, affordable housing project breaks ground and road construction continues.

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Local News Apple Valley

Apple Valley Weekly Update: Severe Storm Damages Home

Overnight storms downed a large oak tree onto a Glenhaven Avenue home. The Class of 2026 also celebrated graduation at St. Thomas Arena.

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Local News Edina

Edina Weekly Update: Black Bear Visits Neighborhoods

A young black bear roams Edina backyards near Minnehaha Creek. City receives $54,600 grant for organics recycling expansion.

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Local News Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Weekly Update: Legion Park Vision Takes Shape

City unveils master plan concepts for Legion Park; Target remodel nears completion with fresh groceries coming.

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Local News Hopkins

Hopkins Weekly Update: New Superintendent Named

Hopkins School Board selects Dr. Michael Thomas as next superintendent. HHS Envirothon team wins state title.

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Local News Maple Grove

Maple Grove Weekly Update: Chalkfest Returns This Weekend

Chalkfest returns June 13-14 under new leadership. Maple Grove Senior High celebrated its Class of 2026 at US Bank Stadium.

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Local News St. Cloud

St. Cloud Weekly Update: Air Quality Alert Issued

Air quality alert covers central Minnesota. Great River Children's Museum celebrates one year with state redevelopment award nomination.

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Local News Woodbury

Woodbury Weekly Update: Public Safety Building Construction Underway

Public Safety relocates during major construction project. Resident survey shows strong quality of life ratings.

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Local News Apple Valley

Apple Valley Weekly Update: Transit Station Reopening Celebration

MVTA celebrates upgraded 157th Street Station; major MnDOT highway project begins in July.

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Local News Edina

Edina Weekly Update: Art Fair Wraps Up

The 59th annual Edina Art Fair drew crowds to 50th and France. Plus, a black bear sighting and School Board decision on dual language program.

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Local News Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Weekly Update: Amazon Facility Progress

Amazon delivery station construction continues in Grand Rapids. Target nears completion of major store remodel with new fresh grocery offerings.

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Local News Hopkins

Hopkins Weekly Update: Students Win State Envirothon

Hopkins High School wins state Envirothon championship. City to host GreenCorps member this fall for sustainability initiatives.

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Local News Maple Grove

Maple Grove Weekly Update: Chalkfest Returns Under New Leadership

Chalkfest returns June 13-14 with a new community partnership. Maple Grove Senior High celebrates Class of 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Local News St. Cloud

St. Cloud Weekly Update: Diocese Announces Historic Parish Mergers

St. Cloud Diocese consolidates 131 parishes into 48. District 742 takes cautious budget approach amid state funding uncertainty.

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Local News Woodbury

Woodbury Weekly Update: Public Safety Building Under Construction

Police and fire services relocate as Public Safety construction continues. City survey shows high marks for quality of life.

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Local News Apple Valley

Apple Valley Weekly Update: Transit Station Reopens

MVTA celebrates 157th Street Station upgrades. Skyline Social & Games nears August opening.

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Local News Edina

Edina Weekly Update: Art Fair Returns This Weekend

The 59th annual Edina Art Fair takes over 50th & France June 5-7. School board votes on Spanish Dual Language expansion.

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Local News Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Weekly Update: Amazon Facility Nears Completion

Amazon's delivery station approaches spring opening. Target store remodel adds fresh groceries.

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Local News Hopkins

Hopkins Weekly Update: Students Win State Envirothon

Hopkins High School wins state Envirothon competition. City announces GreenCorps member and opens Burnes Park splash pad for summer.

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Local News Maple Grove

Maple Grove Weekly Update: Hospital Nurses Authorize Strike

Nearly 600 nurses vote to authorize strike at Maple Grove Hospital. Boston Scientific expansion plans continue to grow.

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Local News St. Cloud

St. Cloud Weekly Update: City Council Rejects Housing Project

Council votes 4-3 to deny supportive housing complex. Diocese moves forward with historic parish restructuring plan.

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Local News Woodbury

Woodbury Weekly Update: Affordable Housing Breaks Ground

New $92M affordable housing project begins construction on Manning Ave. Plus, road work and retail growth continue across Woodbury.

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Local News Apple Valley

Apple Valley Sees Busy Development Season as New Businesses Open and Infrastructure Projects Begin

New housing, entertainment venues, and road construction reshape Apple Valley this spring and summer.

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Local News Edina

Edina Art Fair Returns This Weekend as City Welcomes New Retail, Development Projects

Edina hosts its 59th Art Fair June 5-7 while Southdale welcomes new stores and major infrastructure projects advance.

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Local News Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Advances Housing, Park Plans, and School Milestones

City secures $350K housing grant, unveils Legion Park concepts, and celebrates school achievements in busy May

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Local News Hopkins

Hopkins Schools Name New Superintendent as District Prepares for Leadership Transition

Dr. Michael Thomas selected to lead Hopkins Schools starting July 1 as district marks superintendent transition.

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Local News Maple Grove

Boston Scientific Expansion, New Retail Arrivals Highlight Maple Grove's Continued Growth

Major medical tech expansions and new stores at Arbor Lakes signal Maple Grove's robust development heading into summer 2026.

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Local News St. Cloud

St. Cloud Advances Downtown Vision, Supportive Housing as City Prepares for Growth

St. Cloud moves forward on downtown plan, supportive housing complex, and major infrastructure upgrades in spring 2026.

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Local News Woodbury

Woodbury Breaks Ground on $60M Public Safety Campus as City Sees Wave of Development

Woodbury celebrates public safety campus groundbreaking while welcoming new retail, housing projects, and community garden expansion.

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