News across Hennepin County

Hokkanen to Begin Work in December as City Manager
Laurie Hokkanen has been named Edina’s fifth City Manager. She will be the first woman to serve in the position.

City to Host Halloween Costume Swap Sunday, Oct. 11
Instead of buying a new costume this year, creep over to the City of Edina’s swap and bring that boo-tiful bundle of getups.
Edina Unveils Minnesota’s First B100 Biodiesel Fleet
The City will celebrate its new B100 biodiesel fuel pump and heavy-duty vehicle fleet with a ribbon-cutting ceremony 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.
Free Buckthorn Dump in October for Edina Residents
Edina residents can properly dispose of their buckthorn shrubs for free during the semi-annual buckthorn dump over two weekends in October.

Mayor Issues Statement on Recent Shootings
After gunfire was reported at Our Lady of Grace, Mayor James B. Hovland issued a statement Sept. 24, regarding community safety.

Edina Police Request Information, Video Related to Sept. 22 Shooting on Church Property
Around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, Edina Police responded to call of shots fired at Our Lady of Grace Church.

Girls Volleyball: St. Louis Park vs Coon Rapids 9/22/26
Check out CTN coverage of Cardinal sports!

Iowa State finishes 10th in 2nd Swing Gopher Invitational
INDEPENDENCE, MINNESOTA — Iowa State’s men’s golf team finished 10th in its second tournament for the season in Independence, Minnesota at the 2nd Swing Gopher Invitational on Sunday and Monday. The Cyclones started off slow in round one, but rebounded in rounds two and three to…

Walking With the Community: Council Member Julie Risser Invites Residents to Make Their Voices Heard
City Council Member Julie Risser will host a community walk 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, to talk with constituents.

Onramp to Highway 100 to Close Temporarily Sept. 21-30
The southbound onramp to Highway 100 from Eden Avenue will temporarily close at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, and reopen at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Jake Cronenworth can’t sit this one out
It’s the bottom of the ninth inning in Minneapolis, and Jake Cronenworth is one mistake away from disaster. Over the last four days, he’s played 36 innings as a position player and five on the mound. If he falls short tonight, in the 2015 Big Ten Tournament final, none of it will…

Braemar Golf Course to Host Second Minnesota Adaptive Open
Organized by the Minnesota Golf Association (MGA), Braemar Golf Course will host the second-annual Minnesota Adaptive Open Sept. 25-27.