Posted on March 31, 2014 by Murphy News Service Writer fulfills dream with new novel Literary By Marguerite Schauer Murphy News Service  Tamara Hughes has always read romance novels. So it’s no small deal that the Brooklyn Park resident had her first e-novel, “Once Upon a Masquerade,” published last month. While reading one day, Hughes asked herself: “Why didn’t......read more

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Murphy News Service Brooklyn Park Council Adopts Wildlife Policy News By Shonna Korsmoe Murphy News Service The Brooklyn Park City Council took action this week to address the issue of troublesome wildlife on public lands. Director of Recreation and Parks Jon Oyanagi presented a draft of a wildlife management policy to the Council......read more

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Murphy News Service One-stop shop for graduates Video, Education Video by Fan Wang Murphy News Service  ...read more

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Murphy News Service Changes reflect unique vision of local gym Business, Sports By Christopher Aadland Murphy News Service From the inside, Lions Gym and Wellness Center looks typical: free weights, treadmills and other equipment are spread out about while muscular personal trainers encourage clients to achieve their fitness goals. But the center is......read more

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Murphy News Service Twins Announce Plans for Home Opener Sports BY WENDY LU MURPHY NEWS SERVICE Greetings to fans from legendary players, plenty of music and a ball-park wide “group” photo will be just a few of the activities taking place Monday, April 7 when the Minnesota Twins play their 2014 home opener......read more

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Murphy News Service Audio: U students offer own state of the U perspective Education, Audio By Alyssa Bluhm/Murphy News Service  ...read more

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Murphy News Service Edina Illustrator Swimming in Artwork Art By Alexandria Chhith Murphy News Service Tim Montgomery, 53, has been keeping himself busy designing and drawing since he graduated from Edina High School in 1978. “From early on, he volunteered and did anything anyone wanted him to do,” his mother, Donna Montgomery, 78,......read more

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Murphy News Service Green homes sprouting in North Minneapolis News By Sophia Khori Murphy News Service  A St. Olaf College music professor has purchased the first Green Homes North house — an affordable, energy efficient house that’s part of a new initiative to revitalize North Minneapolis. Green Homes North is a partnership among......read more

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Murphy News Service Anyone Can Be An “Intern Queen” Education By Fan Wang Murphy News Service  Having 15 internships might seem impossible for most college students. But not to Lauren Berger. Berger, a communications major at the University of Central Florida, spoke March on the University of Minnesota campus about how she has......read more

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Murphy News Service Gearing up for the first internship Education, Audio Audio by Wendy Lu Murphy News Service  ...read more

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Murphy News Service High scoring seniors prepare for playoffs Sports By Sam Gordon Murphy News Service Blake Bears basketball fans didn’t get to celebrate John Veil’s 1,000th point. They were too engrossed in the Bears’ state tournament game. So JR Bascom took it upon himself to give his home crowd something to cheer......read more

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Murphy News Service Faith leaders call for an end to mass suspensions of minority students Video, Education Anthony Ratnaraj Murphy News Service Towanna Williams’ son Malik, 12, was suspended from Plymouth Middle School three times for hitting last year. “I should not have to wipe away the tears from my son telling him......read more

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service UMN Students Strengthen Osseo Community Business, Education By Jordee Kalk Murphy News Service  For most college students going to class and working a part time job is enough to keep busy. But some will always go above and beyond to prepare for life after their undergraduate careers. That’s the case......read more

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service Protesters demand Walmart ‘Raise the Wage’ News By Shonna Korsmoe Murphy News Service “They say rollback, we say fight back! Rollback! Fight back! Rollback! Fight back!” Chants such as this filled the air at the Brooklyn Park Walmart recently as a group of protesters marched around the parking lot. The......read more

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Murphy News Service Post-secondary program points students in right direction Education By Christopher Aadland Murphy News Service Eric had been placed on academic probation by St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and teetered on the brink of disaster. He has dyslexia and attention deficit disorder and Eric knew he needed help. He turned to......read more