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State bonding and years of neighborhood fundraising have cleared the way to rebuild Loring Park’s Berger Fountain and add a new plaza and seating. Early vault work has already begun.
Jul 12, 2026
Loring Park ‘Dandelion’ Fountain Set To Roar Again After State Cash Splash
Jul 10, 2026
Up North Bears Boot Tents From Beloved West Winnie Campground
Jul 08, 2026
Slimy Lake Scare Shuts Down Baylor Regional Park Beach
Jul 02, 2026
PFAS Payout: $20 Million To Heal Twin Cities' Tainted Rivers
The U.S. Forest Service has banned tents and pop‑up campers at West Winnie Campground from July 1–Oct. 13, 2026, citing frequent black bear activity; fines apply.
Carver County closed the swimming beach at Baylor Regional Park after suspected blue‑green algae was reported on Eagle Lake. Officials warn visitors and pet owners to avoid water contact while tests are conducted.
State agencies awarded $20 million to 26 projects restoring habitat and river access along PFAS‑impacted waterways in the Twin Cities east metro.
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