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TASTE OF MINNESOTA (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Food, music and "Kid Zone," with dancing, face painting and more (open 1 p.m.-9 p.m.). Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Event is open noon-10:40 p.m. Admission: After 3 p.m. daily, visitors 12-54 years old will need to pay a $10 admission fee and in return will be given $10 worth of food/drink tickets.3 injured in Loretto explosion (South Crow River News) Three people were hospitalized with minor injuries following an explosion, Monday, June 29, at Gary's Diesel Service, 230 St. John's St. in Loretto. Gary's Diesel repairs trucks and trailers.
Once upon a time (Herald-Journal.com) Once upon a time . . . 60 years ago, in fact, three couples were married. It was June 1949, and as they said “I do,” little did they know that years later, they’d end up celebrating anniversaries with strangers from other parts of Minnesota.
For the record - June 18, 2009 (Monticello Times) Elizabeth Jo Mead, 23, Buffalo, charged Monday, June 8, with felony fraud. Angela June Hurd, 25, Monticello, charged Monday, June 8, with felony dangerous weapon discharge.
Funding eyed for Hennepin County projects (Minnetonka Sun-Sailor) A $2.5 million project to upgrade the heating and cooling system at Hennepin County Medical Center is among the latest projects to be submitted for federal economic stimulus funding. Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved the requests earlier this month.
Maple Plain sex offender arrested, charged with stealing mail (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) A Maple Plain man was arrested for allegedly stealing mail. Police said he also was charged with failing to update his registration as a sex offender.
Reading at the lake (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) There's something soothing about settling in a lawn chair and opening up a beloved, much-read book.
From readers: Cabin classics (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) We asked readers what books they go back to when they go back to the lake. Here's what a few had to say.
Too many bills crowded into last day, say Republican legislators (Plymouth Sun-Sailor) The Minnesota Legislature adjourned at midnight Monday, May 18, without resolving the state budget dilemma. Promising there would be no special session, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said he would make line item vetoes on his own to achieve $1.2 billion in reductions needed to balance the budget.
Hot summer fun for cool kids (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) Go stargazing. Make a short movie. See an art car. Climb a rock. We asked cool Twin Citians for activities that will make your children think you are the bomb.