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Bloomington Richfield Sun Current sports looking ahead for Jan. 29
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (434+ words) Richfield continues its Tri-Metro Conference schedule with games against Fridley on Friday and DeLaSalle on Wednesday. On Friday, the Spartans host the boys game at 7 p.m., while the girls from Fridley tip at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, the girls play at Richfield while…...
Bloomington restaurant owner remains in ICE detention facility, despite family's payment
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (451+ words) The family of Juan Manuel Arellano Zepeda (right) has started a GoFundMe for legal fees after their father was detained by ICE on Jan. 6. An Apple Valley resident and Bloomington restaurant owner who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement…...
Bloomington Council: ICE is 'wreaking real havoc' on the community
1+ week, 2+ day ago (184+ words) Bloomington City Council members released a joint statement criticizing recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city. The council's Jan. 16 statement characterized the enforcement as unfair, inconsistent and contrary to the U.S. Constitution. "We strongly condemn militarized raids that terrorize…...
Bloomington, Richfield leaders respond to ICE activity
2+ week, 2+ day ago (457+ words) Bloomington and Richfield leaders addressed their communities last week following activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which has been reported through social media posts to be active in both cities. The mayors of each city offered condolences to the family…...
Vatican artifacts on display at Mall of America in Bloomington
2+ week, 2+ day ago (983+ words) Unusual and surprising relics and mementos from popes of the past are on display as part of "Vatican Unveiled" at Mall of America in Bloomington, including a souvenir mirror and brush set depicting Pope Leo XIII, which dates back to…...
Bloomington council member's tardy financial reporting scrutinized by opponent
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1094+ words) Bloomington's newest city council member is beginning her tenure as the recipient of a $250 civil penalty for violating campaign finance laws. Danielle Robertson won an at-large city council race in November and began her four-year tenure on the council this…...
The old oak tree in Bloomington shines brightly once again
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (858+ words) The "Lighted Oak" tree on Meadowview Road in Bloomington is shining brightly once again, a decade after it went dark as a result of the property's sale. Cherry pickers were required to string lights to the top of the 60-foot…...
Brooklyn Center artist encourages the next generation of creatives
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (455+ words) The Brookdale Library's display of artwork by Carolynne Darling includes an "about the artist" plaque. Brooklyn Center Artist Carolynne Darling stands in front of a wall filled with her paintings at the Brookdale Library Dec. 11. A painting by Brooklyn Center…...
Bloomington Richfield Sun Current Sports Shorts for Dec. 11
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (161+ words) Bloomington Blast Fastpitch will host three Try Fastpitch for Free dates in January and February at the Jefferson Activity Center. They are scheduled for 7-8 p.m. Jan. 13; 9-10 a.m. Feb. 7; and 6:30-7 ... Try Fastpitch dates setBloomington Blast Fastpitch will host three Try Fastpitch for Free…...
An old ring finds a new home in Bloomington
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (608+ words) A ring memorializing a woman who died in Boston more than 200 years ago found a new home in Bloomington earlier this year. A lost ring is often lost forever, but the power of the internet and a little sleuthing has…...