Sun Sailor

02/21/2025

Republicans in the Minnesota House are pushing to prevent college students who are in the country illegally from getting financial aid from the state government.

02/21/2025

Veterans on the Lake is a nonprofit resort in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the nonprofits focusing on veterans health that could receive funding.

Nathan Burr, a member of the Minnesota National Guard, went to a resort near Ely called Veterans on the Lake for the first time in 2019 to reconnect with his

02/21/2025

ICYMI: Six of these incidents occurred the last week of January

Six of these incidents occurred the last week of January

02/21/2025

It's the last day to buy Royal Bash tickets for the fundraiser held by the Hopkins Education Foundation for Hopkins Public Schools.

Read more about this year's special appeal, Outdoor Opportunities, and 30 years of history below.

02/21/2025

Congrats to Leisha, Sonakshi, Amaya and Itisha for submitting winning entries in the 2025 Words in Action Contest!

Contest participants were asked to submit art, writing or digital media inspired by a quote from a Black American civil rights leader. The contest committee selected winning entries and honorable mentions, each receiving cash prizes made possible through the generous support of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation. Contest winners were recognized at last night’s City Council meeting.

A full list of current and past winners, honorable mentions and winning entries is available at edenprairie.org/WordsInActionContestWinners.

02/21/2025

A report from the Citizens Financial Advisory Committee for Hopkins Schools on the 2025-2026 school year budget has projected a $7 million budget deficit, bringing forth a glum outlook for the Hopkins School Board Members preparing the budget for ne…

A report from the Citizens Financial Advisory Committee for Hopkins Schools on the 2025-2026 school year budget has projected a $7 million budget deficit, bringing forth a glum outlook for

02/21/2025

Twelve finalists for the Young People's Symphony Concert Association (YPSCA) Concerto Competition played Feb. 2 on the Orchestra Hall Stage. The finalists were chosen from a record number pool of 42 applicants from the five-state area of Minnesota, …

Twelve finalists for the Young People's Symphony Concert Association (YPSCA) Concerto Competition played Feb. 2 on the Orchestra Hall Stage. The finalists were chosen from a record number pool of

02/20/2025

A strange number contacted a 58-year-old Hopkins resident, warning her of a compromised cryptocurrency account that led her to lose $8,000 in Bitcoin, according to an incident report from the Hopkins Police Department.

A strange number contacted a 58-year-old Hopkins resident, warning her of a compromised cryptocurrency account that led her to lose $8,000 in Bitcoin, according to an incident report from the

02/20/2025

The Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) is looking to fund ways to get students from behind screens and into the outdoors for some experiences, according to the upcoming Royal Bash's special appeal.

The Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) is looking to fund ways to get students from behind screens and into the outdoors for some experiences, according to the upcoming Royal Bash's special

02/20/2025

"That's what art is all about. It's about making that connection," said Chadwick "Niles" Phillips, a memorable takeaway from the first part of the local documentary based on the last "Lyrical Power" event from 2020.

"That's what art is all about. It's about making that connection," said Chadwick "Niles" Phillips, a memorable takeaway from the first part of the local documentary based on the last

02/20/2025

Amid recently announced budget deficits for districts like St. Louis Park at $2M, Hopkins at $7M, Minnetonka at $3M and Wayzata at $6M, money is certainly tight — even with federal funds.

President Donald Trump’s administration from the campaign trail to the Oval Office has rumored executive orders dissolving the Department of Education, thus cutting federal dollars and turning school funding over

02/20/2025

The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has a vacancy. During the Feb. 18 meeting, the board voted to appoint Dr. Kenneth Wutoh, who was the runner-up in the 2024 election.

The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has a vacancy. During the Feb. 18 meeting, the board voted to appoint Dr. Kenneth Wutoh, who was the runner-up in the 2024

02/20/2025

Included in the Jan. 1-31 Wayzata police reports were these incidents:

02/20/2025

Wayzata High School juniors Kevin Qiu and Surjosnato Dhar have been named 2025 National STEM Champions and will head to Washington D.C. in March to present their innovative projects.

02/20/2025

Every year over Valentine’s Day weekend, instead of sweat dripping off NBA players, it's the rhinestones and sequins that glimmer under the bright lights of the Target Center. It’s the state dance tournament, or to those of us who love this sport, i…

Every year over Valentine’s Day weekend, instead of sweat dripping off NBA players, it's the rhinestones and sequins that glimmer under the bright lights of the Target Center. It’s the

02/20/2025

Robbinsdale Area Schools picked who they want to replace Sharon Brooks.

The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has a vacancy. During the Feb. 18 meeting, the board voted to appoint Dr. Kenneth Wutoh, who was the runner-up in the 2024

02/19/2025

Included in the Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 Plymouth police reports were these incidents:

02/19/2025

Benilde-St. Margaret's continued its dominance in the Class AA state jazz state tournament last weekend. The team took home the gold winning after winning the state title on Feb. 14 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Benilde-St. Margaret's finished second in high kick as well the following day.
Link: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/community/stlouispark/bsm-brings-home-the-gold/article_a21becd6-ed4f-11ef-92e6-8f5dde00aeca.html