By winning the competition, the four students and their coaches earned an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC to compete in the Annual Future Cities National Finals during National Engineers Week, Feb. 15-19.
Minnesota Aspirations for Women in Computing Award honors interests, accomplishments and community involvement in computing and technology—as well as for aspirations in computing and technology-related fields.
Last year the company’s offices donated 3,227 new pillows. It was the largest Pillow Drive in Bridging’s 25 year history.
State Representative Jerry Hertaus (R—33A) says "tax increase on the wealthy is guaranteed to affect a great deal of small businesses."
National Weather Service Issues Advisory for Twin Cities Region
The district was honored by the state once before, in 2008, while Orono's Schumann Elementary, Orono Middle School and Orono High School have all been recognized nationally with Promising Practice Awards.
Information provided by the Wayzata Police Department.
Krista Fisher has taught small group English and small group guided studies for 11 years at Westonka.
Court documents say a phone seized during Romeo Eady's arrest contained several text messages “setting up narcotics transactions.” In all, police confiscated just under two ounces of marijuana and $700.
The White Hawks will be back in action this Friday, Feb. 1, when they head to Delano for the Wright County Conference tourney. On Saturday, Feb. 2, they will travel to Rogers for the Rogers Royal Rumble dual meet tournament.
Republican Cindy Pugh says Dayton's proposed budget contains one dollar in cuts for every 16 dollars of tax increases. District 33B consists of Spring Park., Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, Orono, Shorewood.
The school district is encouraging any parent who has concerns to contact the principal or assistant principal at Orono Middle School.
Saturday accident occurred near Big Island; deputies had posted thin ice signs in the area earlier in the day.
Complementing the team's 8-2 overall record and 3-0 in conference, the Orono Mound Westonka co-op was the only team to have all four divers advance to finals at True Team State—with Tyler Jordahl placing first.
Logan W. Bauer, 16, of Plymouth died Friday after a battle with illness.
The suspect(s) either forced entry through a basement window or entered unlocked homes.
Complicated civil suit filed late last week in District Court against Shawn Dooling includes five counts of claimed consumer protection law violations.
After taking 1st place at the Eastview tournament and 3rd place at both the Orono and Hutchinson tournaments, the girls traveled up north to Duluth over the weekend for the St. Luke’s Icebreaker girl’s tournament.
Museum of Lake Minnetonka announces details of its 2013 Membership Drive.
Reports continue to come in of automobiles, ice boats and recreational vehicles going through the ice on Lake Minnetonka.
Dr. Diann Ackard will offer information to parents about eating disorders, body image concerns, self esteem and depression in children.
Police arrested Colleen Alberti last week after being called by her boyfriend to their apartment on Lake Street.
In front of a standing room only crowd Edina edges Wayzata in a tight matchup of Lake Conference leaders.
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The Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards are a statewide regional affiliation of the National Scholastic Art Awards program, recognizing many of the state’s most creative teenagers.
About 665,000 people live in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, which is represented by Congressman Erik Paulsen (R).
More than 800 lake service businesses across the state attended one of the AIS training sessions last year and are now included on the DNR’s list of permitted service providers.
Information provide by the Wayzata Police Department.
Nsw Insurance Services Office ratings for the Excelsior Fire District is good news for Lake Minnetonka home and building owners
Tabitha passed away Monday morning. The following is her obituary.
Thursday's "Congress on Your Corner" event gave constituents a chance to speak with the Third District congressman about a wide range of issues.
After a rash of vehicles going through the ice in recent days, including one that resulted in the death of an infant, Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek urges residents to review ice safety guidelines.
State Representative Jerry Hertaus (R-33A) says Governor Dayton's proposed budget is "hardly the balanced approach promised by the DFL during the campaign."
For the first time in recent memory Mound Westonka High School has had a musician—three, actually—selected for the University of Minnesota High School Honor Band.
Proceeds from this year's Fun Fest will be used to support instructional programs at Orono Schumann Elementary and Orono Intermediate School.
A public open house about the acquisition master plan will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Gale Woods Farm Education Center in Minnetrista.
The youth wrestlers were also accompanied by several White Hawk varsity wrestlers, who mentor the youth at tournaments.
Casey Simonson played the euphonium in the All-Star Band. He is from Mound and is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Philip G. Simonson.
All changes will take effect during the 2013-14 school year.
Ben Gottschalk has been a volunteer with the Mound Fire Department since joining the ranks in May 2006.