Posted on February 2, 2015 by Murphy News Service Scenes from the 2015 City of Lakes Loppet Community, Sports Photo slideshow by Lou Fine // Murphy News Service  Thousands took part in the 13th annual City of Lakes Loppet Ski Festival at Theodore Wirth Park and the Chain of Lakes area Jan. 30–Feb. 1. The festival featured cross-country ski......read more

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Murphy News Service Old radio club getting new life Community Richfield Amateur Radio group looks for members to help with city emergencies By Allison Maass Murphy News Service The Richfield Amateur Radio Club is looking for new members to help revive the club and provide service to the city during emergencies. The club......read more

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Murphy News Service Small engine repair makes big difference in Coon Rapids Business By R.P. Sexton Murphy News Service Driving along Coon Rapids Boulevard in the North Metro one observes nothing unusual or distinct among the businesses that adorn the thoroughfare. There are corner malls at major intersections, gas stations along the service......read more

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Murphy News Service Panel examines impact of #pointergate News By Emily LePain Murphy News Service Long after it hit the airwaves, KSTP’s story alleging Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges flashed a gang sign with a community organizer in North Minneapolis continues to reverberate. The Minnesota chapter of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists along with......read more

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Murphy News Service LaVelle E. Neal has made a career by saying ‘Yes’ Sports Personality and volunteering for unwanted news beats got him where he wanted to be By Kaitlin Merkel Murphy News Service LaVelle E. Neal has left his mark on Fort Myers, Florida, despite only living there 47 days out of......read more

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Murphy News Service Mobile Food Shelves Making a Difference in Minnesota News, Community By Elizabeth Fechter Murphy News Service Mobile food shelves are becoming more popular throughout Minnesota, allowing individuals who face transportation barriers a new way to receive food support. In 2013, 42,166 people were served through mobile food support in Minnesota,......read more

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service State’s voter turnout drops significantly Politics By Ryan Falk Murphy News Service New figures from the Minnesota Secretary of State show the state’s voter turnout for the 2014 election was much lower than previous elections. Turnout was 50.51 percent of the state’s eligible voters, down from a 76.42 percent for......read more

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service Playwright tells social justice stories through science fiction Video ...read more

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service U event celebrates diverse cultures with spoken word, fashion Video ...read more

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Murphy News Service A quarterback with speed and savvy Sports, Audio ...read more

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Murphy News Service A tour of Macy’s Santaland Video ...read more

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Murphy News Service Cold puts a damper on crime Video ...read more

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service Holiday lights taken to a new level Video ...read more

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service A North Pole experience in Eden Prairie Video ...read more

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Murphy News Service A style standout Fashion, Profile By Katie Galloway Murphy News Service Paige Frandsen calls out an enthusiastic “thank you!” to the third person in five minutes to compliment her outfit. Frandsen, a stylist, wears a collared chambray top with a large black bow paired with a black and cream polka......read more