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Delano Chamber honors Sunrise Fitness with First Dollar Award!
The Delano Area Chamber of Commerce presents Sunrise Fitness owner Kate Leis, center right, with a First Dollar Award Tuesday, Sept. 22. Pictured, from left, are Linda Althoff, Laurie Schaust, Leis and Julie Smola. More photos: Delano Chamber honors Timm Design Co. with First…

Delano Chamber honors Timm Design Co. with First Dollar Award!
Delano Area Chamber of Commerce board President Laurie Schaust, right, and Executive Director Linda Althoff, left, present Matt Timm of Timm Design Co. with a First Dollar Award Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Caribou Coffee in Delano. More photos: Delano history walks the runway at…

Caffe Biaggio is family-style Italian restaurant
By Scott Carlson As an Italian restauranteur for more than 20 years, Shari Breed knows the challenges of running Caffe Biaggio on University Avenue in south St. Anthony Park. Through...

For My Lao, Miss Laos Papaya restaurant ‘a dream come true’
By Janet Wight Miss Laos Papaya, an authentic Lao and Thai restaurant which had a soft opening in August and was scheduled for a grand opening in September, is a...

Get your North Star Apple Crisp ice cream while you can
By Kathy Henderson When the University of Minnesota introduced its North Star Apple Crisp ice cream flavor in August 2025 to celebrate the U’s 175th anniversary, there was a media...

City of Edina Launches Updated Community Engagement Website
The City of Edina has launched an updated BetterTogetherEdina.org, its online community engagement website.

Xcel Energy Maintenance Project
Helicopters will be landing at two City parks as part of transmission line maintenance work by Xcel Energy.

Renee Good’s family sues Trump administration over fatal Minneapolis shooting
The family of Renee Good, one of two US citizens fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in January, sued the Trump administration on Thursday, saying there had been “no accountability” for her killing during deportation sweeps.

Renee Good's family files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE surge
The family of a woman killed during an immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is filing two civil suits against the federal government.

Sara Brisco focuses on students, fiscal responsibility in Delano School Board bid
Delano resident Sara Brisco is seeking a seat on the Delano School Board with a focus on individual student needs, teacher support, fiscal responsibility and measurable results. Brisco said she is running to make a difference and help the district work toward the best outcome for…
Delano School Board candidates outline priorities at candidate forum
Eight of the nine candidates running for the Delano School Board faced off last week at Delano City Hall during a candidate forum hosted by the Delano Area Chamber of Commerce. The forum included Nick Arnfelt, incumbent Sarah Baker, Sara Brisco, incumbent Rachel Depa, Mike…

Delano High School announces 2026 Homecoming Court!
Delano High School’s 2026 homecoming court includes, front row from left, Priscilla Bjorklund, Ryann Wyman, Neve Chappius, Addie Iversen, Katelyn Nielsen and Anna Lamecker; back row, Harry Stenbeck, Carson Snow, Brady May, Caleb Erickson, Tate Olson and Mason Mattson. The…