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Weather for Wednesday 3/12/25 Today (Wednesday 3/12/25) Partly cloudy skies. High 56F. South winds 5-10 mph Tonight Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 37F.

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Weather for Tuesday 3/11/25 Today (Tuesday 3/11/25) Mostly sunny skies. High 44F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later at night. Low 32F.

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Is your fish house off the lake? It should be There was a parade of fish houses coming off Lake Waconia last week as temperatures warmed into the 40s. That came after a long cold snap in February and lots of activity on the lake this season. The deadline to have shelters removed from inland waters…

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Potent storm system still on track for Minnesota towards end of week With most of the snow from this past week's snowstorm melted in the Twin Cities, it's time to start paying closer attention to another potent storm system that will bring a mixture of rain, thunder and snow somewhere in the…

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ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED MONDAY AFTERNOON ANDEARLY EVENING A record warm airmass with highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s,combined with afternoon dew points dropping to around 30, willlead to humidity values falling to 20 to 25 percent by lateafternoon. West winds will increase…

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Weather for Monday 3/10/25 Today (Monday 3/10/25) Mostly sunny skies. Near record high temperatures. High 66F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph with gusts near 35 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy skies. Low 28F.

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WeCAN honored by Lake Minnetonka chamber Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN) was thrilled to accept the 2024 Not-for-Profit of the Year Award from the Excelsior — Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce Feb. 18 at the Pique Travel Design Event Center. WeCAN is proud of its staff and volunteers…

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Black Gown Gala 2025 Get ready to be captivated by an evening of elegance and local community spirit at the Black Gown Gala. With local celebrities showcasing unique outfits from Chamber Member businesses, this event is a stunning celebration of our neighborhood’s creative talent and the beauty of…

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HCSO 2024 Year In Review Here's a glimpse into some of the great work done by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in 2024. This video shows some impressive results by our deputies, civilian staff, and our volunteers. Thank you to our dedicated staff and to everyone who supported these efforts.…

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Weather for Sunday 3/9/25 Today (Sunday 3/9/25) Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High near 58F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy skies. Low 36F.

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Weather for Saturday 3/8/25 Today (Saturday 3/8/25) Partly to mostly sunny skies. High 48F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight Mainly clear skies. Low 30F.

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Stunning mansion on Lake Minnetonka hits market for $10M A sprawling mansion on the shores of Lake Minnetonka has hit the market for $10 million. Set on the grounds of what was once the Van Dusen family's summer cottage and now called The Forever Estate, the 8,297-sq.ft. home is set in the private…

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Weather for Friday 3/7/25 Today (Friday 3/7/25) Partly cloudy skies. High 37F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy skies. Low 25F.

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Rumors of DoE slashes threaten schools facing deficits President Donald Trump’s administration from the campaign trail to the Oval Office has rumored executive orders dissolving the Department of Education, thus cutting federal dollars and turning school funding over to individual states. Amid…

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Judge denies former mayor’s effort to block special election A Hennepin County judge on March 3 denied former Orono mayor Dennis Walsh’s petition to cancel the city’s planned May 13 special election to fill former council member Matt Johnson’s seat - a seat Walsh appointed Claire Berrett to fill…

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Ribbon-cutting solidifies presence of new Excelsior parking ramp "As somebody who has lived here for 48 years, Excelsior does not have a parking problem anymore," declared Mayor Gary Ringate to much fanfare at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Excelsior parking ramp which opened last November.…

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After two workers drowned, lawmakers propose scuba safety standards Minnesota legislators are weighing new safety regulations for businesses that remove weeds and other aquatic plants from lakes after two young and inexperienced workers drowned in their first week on the job. Brady Aune of Elko…

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Weather for Thursday 3/6/25 Today (Thursday 3/6/25) Partly cloudy. High 38F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight A few clouds from time to time. Low 18F.

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Orono senior’s one-act play in running for national award Office finance worker Amy Rolfzen is still at the outset of her life’s journey. She’s happily married to her husband Brian, with whom she raises their four-year-old daughter, Stephanie. In a diverse crowd of coworkers, the respect Amy…

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WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BACK HOME AFTER HEART TRANSPLANT Carter Anderson, a student at Wayzata High School, calls Medina home — but his true home is on the baseball diamond. “I get to hang out with friends, play the sport that I love,” he told CCX News. He’s a pitcher with a half-dozen ways to…

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Blue Water Theatre goes to the ‘Prom’ The heels, the tuxes, the sparkly dresses, the music and the lights; Blue Water Theatre Company is officially going to the "Prom," is its newest musical which highlights the importance of acceptance, love and community. Opening night for "Prom" was Feb. 20 and…

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Weather for 3/5/25 Today (Wednesday 3/5/25) Windy with on and off snow showers during the morning. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds NNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Tonight Mostly clear. Low 15F.

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News release: Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to plan for ice shelter removal A recent string of warm weather means many ice shelters already have been removed from inland waters in the northern one-third of the state. Anglers who still have a fish house on the ice should plan ahead to…

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Minnetrista council finalizes 2025 street project assessments During its Feb. 18 meeting, the Minnetrista City Council accepted bids for the 2025 street improvement projects, approved the costs to be assessed, and directed the preparation of the proposed assessment. A public hearing to review the…

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🚨🚨🚨 WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY 🚨🚨🚨

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Weather for Tuesday 3/4/25 Today (Tuesday 3/4/25) Rain showers in the morning becoming a steady light rain in the afternoon. High 46F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Tonight Cloudy with rain and snow in the evening, becoming all snow late. Low 26F. Winds N at 15 to 25 mph. Chance…

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Several programs coming to French Regional Park in March Three Rivers Park District is hosting several events in March at French Regional Park, 12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth. My Preschooler & Me: Art Adventures Join Silverwood Park art instructors at French Regional Park from 1-2 p.m. Monday,…

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Bill denying tuition to illegal aliens clears House committee A bill by Rep. Isaac Schultz, R- Elmdale Township, that prohibits “undocumented noncitizens” from receiving scholarships and grants through the North Star Promise scholarship program cleared the Higher Education Finance and Policy…

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Weather for Monday 2/3/25 Today (Monday 2/3/25) Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 54F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Cloudy with occasional showers late at night. Low 40F.

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Art exhibit focuses on ‘Remembering Carl Beihl’ Macalester College graduate and Minnesota artist Carl Beihl called the Minnetonka Center for the Arts (MCFTA) his creative home for over 50 years. Beihl was a board member, instructor, and student at the MCFTA where he dabbled in a variety of arts.…

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March storm to spread snow from Colorado to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan A strengthening storm will produce areas of heavy snow from the central Rockies and High Plains to the Great Lakes during the early days of March. Blizzard conditions may unfold in the Upper Midwest on Wednesday. The…

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Weather for Sunday 3/2/25 Today (Sunday 3/2/25) Partly cloudy. High 45F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy skies. Low 32F.

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Minnetonka Beach’s Ma Kloss For decades, Minnetonka Beach was home to Annie Kloss, known by many as “Ma,” the town’s legendary entrepreneur and proprietor of Kloss Tavern. A savvy businesswoman, Kloss weathered the Great Depression with an iron will and a warm heart. Her tavern became a welcoming…

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Ice fishing house collapses in Rockford Authorities are investigating after an ice fishing house fell through the ice Saturday morning on Lake Sarah in Rockford. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office reported that nobody was in the house when it fell through the lake. Officials pulled everyone off…

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WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT NAMES NEW FIRE CHIEF The West Metro Fire-Rescue District, the joint fire department serving the cities of New Hope and Crystal, will get a new chief this summer. Josh Kunde will be sworn in as new chief in July, officials tell CCX News. Kunde will replace Chief…

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Weather for Saturday 3/1/25 Today (Saturday 3/1/25) Sunshine and clouds mixed. High near 31F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy. Low 19F.

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Tonka Bay ponders plan for sacred soil ”Sacred soil my ass. It’s dirt, plain and simple. Period. Pending completion and approval from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC), Tonka Bay is devising plans to repatriate 5,000 cubic yards of sacred Indigenous soil currently outside City Hall to a…

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Lake Minnewashta Regional Park begins tree removal project March 3 Carver County is taking proactive steps to manage the spread of emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that threatens ash trees across the region. As a part of a long-term EAB management strategy, tree removal efforts will begin at…

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Pots of Gold scavenger hunt begins today (Sat March 1) in Shorewood Starting March 1, Lucky the Leprechaun will be on the move hiding pots of gold in parks throughout Shorewood. When a resident finds one, they should take a selfie with it and submit the photo to [email protected] by…

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Minnetonka Center for the Arts plans to take over 106 Center Street in Excelsior The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is closing in on the 106 Center Street building Excelsior for a second location. The building was previously slated to become Excelsior's Art and Culture Center, a long-held plan for…

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Excelsior Fire acquires first new truck since 2018 As the Excelsior Fire District and its truck committee put in the order for a new engine in January 2022, the last thing they foresaw was the reality that they would be receiving it more than three years later. In years past when they'd ordered an…

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Wind Advisory from FRI 9:00 AM CST until FRI 6:00 PM CST ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central…

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Weather for Friday 2/28/25 Today (Friday 2/28/25) Overcast skies and windy. Morning high of 47F with temps falling to near freezing. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Tonight Considerable cloudiness. Low around 22F.

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11-year-old killed in Independence crash was student at Grandview Middle School An 11-year-old girl who was killed in a crash Wednesday morning in the west metro was a fifth-grade student at Grandview Middle School in Mound, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has learned. The girl was riding with her parents and…

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Wayzata mayor gives his first State of the City address Andrew Mullin held his first State of the City address as mayor of Wayzata Feb. 25, giving insight into the city's achievements over the past year, goals for the next four years as well as the current status of the city's finances and public…

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Wayzata Country Club to close golf course until 2026 for $15M renovation Wayzata Country Club's golf course will be closed in summer 2025 as the club looks to wrap up a $15 million course renovation. Chris Gerardi, the club's general manager, described the project as a complete revamp of the…

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