Northwest Metro Wants Help Easing I-494 Congestion

Congestion in the area is a problem state officials are already seeking to solve, at least temporarily, reports the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services.

What is Sequestration?: Deadline Looms, Cuts Could Hit Minnesota Education Programs

Minnesota's Congressional delegation has weighed in on the series of cuts that could hit the country March 1. The rollbacks would hit everything from education to senior care, the White House states.

Congressman Paulsen Visits Weaver Lake Elementary School

Rep. Erik Paulsen learned about the school’s STEM program.

Read: Maple Grove Lions 50 Years of Service Recognition Proclamation

March 2013 is proclaimed as Maple Grove Lions month.

Update: Great Southern Bank Building Plan Receives Maple Grove City Council Approval

The new bank is scheduled to be built at The Fountains at Arbor Lakes.

Expansion Plans for I-494 Through Maple Grove Put in Motion

With a lack of state funding, MnDOT says they are trying to come up with creative solutions to fix problem areas like Interstate 494 through Maple Grove.

FedEx Looks to Build a New Facility in Maple Grove

The new distribution facility would be located on 85th Avenue, according to the city.

Family of Accent Signage Victim Sues Company, Shooter's Estate

The family of Jake Beneke of Maple Grove says the company should have known shooter Andrew Engeldinger could turn violent.

Maple Grove Planning Commission Preview

The planning commission is scheduled to hear about a possible new business at The Fountains at Arbor Lakes and the status of a plan for Dunkirk Square at its Feb. 10 meeting.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Maple Grove Residents React

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1.

Sunday Liquor Sales? MGM Liquor Store Owner Thinks Bill Won't Pass

A bill reintroduced in the Senate would give liquor store owners the option of being open on Sundays.

Update: Maple Grove City Council Woman Faces Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, Perjury Charges

Authorities say LeAnn Bobleter Sargent allegedly used the financial resources from a vulnerable adult, her father. She was the subject of a Tuesday afternoon press conference held by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman.

Highway 610 Project Takes 2013 Engineering Excellence Award

MnDOT: The award, in the “Intelligent Compaction” category, was awarded to MnDOT and partners, including Maple Grove-based C.S. McCrossan.

Video: Maple Grove City Report

In this Jan. 23, 2013 edition on Channel 12, City Administrator Al Madsen talks about the latest council meeting, the Maple Grove Sports Dome and application for a possible new business by Costco.

2013 Road Construction Projects in Maple Grove

A look at five major road projects coming up this year in Maple Grove.

Maple Grove Church Sells Land for Future 610 Expansion

A local church is selling 11 acres of land to help build the last leg of Highway 610.

500 Homeowners Affected By Upcoming Maple Grove Road Projects

Maple Grove engineers have selected three residential areas for street reconstruction this year.

Possible New Expansion Targeted for Dunkirk Square in Maple Grove

The Maple Grove Planning Commission is scheduled to hear a request at the Feb. 11 meeting.

Video: Maple Grove City Report

Channel 12 talks with Maple Grove City Administrator Al Madsen in this Jan. 9, 2013 report.

Special Maple Grove City Council Meeting Set

The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Jan. 22, 2013 at the Maple Grove Government Center.

Photo: Getting Ready for the 2013-2014 Minnesota House Legislative Session

Legislative Clerk David Surdez places the names of the 2013-2014 House members on the voting board in the House Chamber. The legislative session is scheduled to begin Jan. 8.

New Minnesota Laws for 2013

Here's what you need to know to start the year off right.

Maple Grove Election Coverage: No. 6, 7 Posts of 2012

Coverage of before and after the 2012 general election ranked in the top 10 posts of 2012 on Maple Grove Patch.

Maple Grove City Council Supports Revised Layout for Highway 610 Extension

The updated design “will allow the project to compete for future state and federal funds as they become available.”

WhirlyBall Plans Approved by Maple Grove City Council: No. 15 Post of 2012

One of the most read posts of the 2012 included the Maple Grove City Council approving a plan to remodel the former Mann Theater.

Video: Update from Highway 610 Expansion Meeting in Maple Grove

Alexandra Renslo of Channel 12 provided a live update from the Highway 610 expansion meeting Dec. 11, 2012.

Maple Grove Council Endorses Application to MnDOT for Transit Station Expansion Funds

The Maple Grove City Council recently approved endorsing the city’s application to request $2.8 million to construct the second phase of the Parkway Transit Station.

Highway 610 Expansion Project Open House Dec. 11

The public open house at the Maple Grove Government Center will have an updated design of a project to expand Highway 610.

Maple Grove City Council Awards Contract for Bridge Replacement Project

The project includes the replacement of two bridge structures in northwestern Maple Grove.

Update: Honest 1 Auto Care Receives Approval to Build Service Center in Maple Grove

The Maple Grove City Council approved the request to build at Wedgwood Commerce, a retail development near Interstate 94 and Bass Lake Road.

Four Maple Grove Businesses to Receive Penalties for Liquor License Violations

“Recent results from alcohol compliance checks conducted in Maple Grove show that approximately 93 percent of alcohol retailers refused the sale of alcohol to someone under the age of 21,” the police department said in the press release.

MN Marriage Amendment Got Majority Support in Only One Patch City

Voters in the mostly suburban cities Patch covers were more opposed to the proposed gay-marriage ban than Minnesota voters generally.

Voters Favored MN Voter ID Amendment in 14 Cities Patch Covers

How did your city vote on the constitutional amendment to require photo ID to vote?

Zellers, Limmer and Peppin Retain Legislative Seats for District 34

All three were incumbents going into the 2012 general election.

Election Results 2012: DeJournett Wins Seat as District 2 Hennepin County Park Commissioner

The Maple Grove resident faced Rick Theisen in the Nov. 6 election.

Election 2012 Results: Erik Johnson, LeAnn Sargent Win Maple Grove City Council Seats

The 2012 general election race for Maple Grove City Council included seven candidates.

Osseo School District 279 Levy Requests Voted Down

An operational levy and technology levy request were on the 2012 general election ballot.

Election Results 2012: Cutter, Conroy Win Contested Races for Fourth District Court Judicial Seats

Most of the judicial races were uncontested in the Fourth District Court.

Election Results 2012: Voters Name Lorie Skjerven Gildea Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice

Barry Anderson and David R. Stras retain Minnesota Associate Justice seats.

Election 2012: Maple Grove Voters Take to Twitter

Voters share their voting experience throughout Maple Grove by taking to Twitter. Here's what they had to say.