9+ mon, 2+ week ago (313+ words) Subscriptions to Twins.TV went on sale on Tuesday morning, offering fans the chance to watch regular-season games on the Twins" new direct-to-consumer streaming option for less than a dollar a game.Produced and distributed by Major League Baseball, it"s the team"s new streaming option after breaking ties with FanDuel Sports Network North (formerly Bally Sports North) [] Subscriptions to Twins.TV went on sale on Tuesday morning, offering fans the chance to watch regular-season games on the Twins" new direct-to-consumer streaming option for less than a dollar a game. Produced and distributed by Major League Baseball, it"s the team"s new streaming option after breaking ties with FanDuel Sports Network North (formerly Bally Sports North) after last season. It can be streamed without blackouts in'Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa and western Wisconsin. The Twins expect around 151 of its…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) NEW YORK " Ten months after the Pohlad family announced it was exploring a sale of the Twins, the family has decided that it will instead retain control over the team that it has owned for four decades. "After a detailed and robust process, our family will remain the principal owner of the Minnesota Twins," executive chair Joe Pohlad said in a statement on behalf of the family. Instead of selling the team fully, the Twins will take on two "significant limited partnership groups, each of whom will bring a wealth of experience and share our family values," Pohlad said in the statement. The family has owned the Twins since 1984, when Carl Pohlad purchased it for $44 million. After his death, his son Jim took over as chairman in 2009. Joe, Carl's grandson, has been the organization's executive chair since November 2022. "We see…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) WAYZATA " Two Wayzata based custom luxury home builders are joining forces. Streeter & Associates and Elevation Homes are combining efforts under the Streeter name, a Jan. 27 news release says. "As we evaluated our businesses, it became clear that we could offer Streeter and Elevation customers access to a broader range of services, materials [] WAYZATA " Two Wayzata based custom luxury home builders are joining forces. Streeter & Associates and Elevation Homes are combining efforts under the Streeter name, a Jan. 27 news release says. "As we evaluated our businesses, it became clear that we could offer Streeter and Elevation customers access to a broader range of services, materials and craftspeople by combining our operations, expertise, and systems," said Steven Streeter, president of Streeter. "Essentially, we're taking the very best of both companies " our best practices " to create a new organization that is more aligned…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (230+ words) Visitors are seen at Apple Valley's Home & Garden Expo on April 6, 2024. The 24th expo will take place April 12, 2025 and feature over 120 vendor booths. (Fabiana Matthews / Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce) Whether you need advice on tree care, are looking for closet solutions or on the hunt for your next home improvement project, odds are you'll find inspiration in Apple Valley this weekend. Hosted by the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce, the city's 24th Home & Garden Expo takes place Saturday and admission is free, according to an advisory from the chamber. The event will feature more than 120 vendor booths, grilled food from the Boy Scouts, Culver's custard, face-painting, inflatables and 10 booths with city officials who will answer questions and hear concerns, according to the chamber. Bobby Jensen, a local gardening expert and co-host of KARE 11's "Grow with KARE," will host a free…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) A local developer is planning a six-story apartment complex with street-level restaurants and retail on the northeast corner of Grand Avenue and Victoria Street in St. Paul. Afton Park Development's $40 million project would be built on the site of what is now Victoria Crossing East, which houses a Juut salon and the former Billy's on Grand space, later known as the Gather Eatery and Watch Bar, among other businesses. The company's plans call for 87 units of market-rate housing, indoor parking and a pair of 4,000-square-foot restaurants on either side of a retail space, Afton president Ari Parritz said this week. Parritz said he expects to close on the purchase of the property later this spring, with construction beginning in January 2026. The complex could open as soon as summer 2027. The site was recently rezoned from business district to "traditional neighborhood" zoning,…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (203+ words) News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chaska, Minnesota. News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Shakopee, Minnesota. News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents [] News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chaska, Minnesota. News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Shakopee, Minnesota. News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chanhassen, Minnesota. News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Jordan, Minnesota. News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Prior Lake, Minnesota. News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Savage, Minnesota. News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (366+ words) The Eden Prairie News will be updating residents on the progress at the Eden Prairie Community Center periodically. Construction is set for completion in 2008.What's happening " Wendy Sevenich, Community Center manager, said, "We have been lucky to this point to have little rain [this summer] as it allowed [the construction crew] to complete the [] The Eden Prairie News will be updating residents on the progress at the Eden Prairie Community Center periodically. Construction is set for completion in 2008.What's happening " Wendy Sevenich, Community Center manager, said, "We have been lucky to this point to have little rain [this summer] as it allowed [the construction crew] to complete the excavations work and get the exterior walls up." The main structure is now up so that regardless of what Minnesota's fall weather may bring, construction can stay on schedule. Throughout August the…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1371+ words) With the Super Bowl rapidly approaching, some residents of the southwest metro are preparing their own homes to take on the influx of visitors from out of town. Prior Lake and Shakopee residents could cash in on their proximity to U.S. Bank Stadium and the other attractions in the area like Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Club Nomadic, some renting their homes for the first time. In Prior Lake, these short-term rentals come with a catch " a permit. The yearly permit is $205 and is required for rentals of 30 days or less. If there's no permit, there will be fines. "We're complaint based so if somebody complains on (a property), then I'm confirming if there's a violation or not," Prior Lake Code Enforcement Officer Dale Stefanisko said. The permit, as well as ordinances relating to noise and other rules that…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (905+ words) By Sally French, NerdWallet Big hotel brands are adding vacation rental properties to their portfolios, creating new options for large groups and families. Still, interest in short-term rentals remains strong. Demand for short-term rental surged by 7% year-over-year in 2024, according to a 2024 report from AirDNA, a firm that tracks vacation rental data and analytics. AirDNA projects demand for short-term rentals will further grow by 4.9% in 2025. Now, big hotel companies like Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott have debuted their own vacation rental properties. Most recently, on Jan. 8, 2025, Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership with a vacation rental resort called Evermore Orlando Resort. Evermore offers hundreds of vacation rentals on one sprawling property, alongside resort-level services such as a 24-hour front desk and on-site dining. For travelers seeking group accommodations " and who want to avoid the unpredictability that can come with renting from individual…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) A new French restaurant is coming to St. Paul's Selby Avenue. Aubergine, which means eggplant in French, will open late this fall in the former Revival space. Owners Bjorn and Megan Jacobse, who both previously worked for chef Gavin Kaysen locally, had been living and working in Portland, Ore., for six years before moving back to St. Paul last year with their 2-year-old son, Hugo. It was in Portland that they honed the idea for Aubergine, hosting a number of successful pop-ups. Bjorn was born in Lyon, France, and lived there for the first four years of his life. "I was born in France, so French cuisine has always been near and dear to my heart," he said. "My mom lived there for a while, and she's fluent in the language. So I grew up hearing stories and eating the…...