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Chickens and their fowl friends got a break at a New Hope City Council work session Aug. 17. The council agreed to uphold its current ordinance regarding the keeping of fowl in residential areas. The issue was brought to light when two residents told the city they are keeping chickens and would like to continue to do so. The number of fowl will be restricted to three per household, unless homeowners apply for a permit, pay a $75 fee and undergo periodic inspections by the city. In order to keep more than three fowl, neighbors living within 350 feet of the property where they are to be kept must approve. The council decided roosters would be not allowed.

Determined, dedicated and high energy were just a few of the positive responses Brooklyn Center School District Superintendent Keith Lester received from a recent job performance evaluation.
With very few exceptions, Lester received three’s, but even more fours and fives by a two to one ratio, Brooklyn Center School Board Chairperson Cheryl Jechorek said. She said the isolated lower marks were for areas that continue to be a struggle for our district, mostly due to financial constraints and our statutory operating debt status.

More than 65 Brooklyn Park children took to the shores of the Mississippi River Aug. 13 as part of the first Cops-n-Kids Fishing Tournament. Despite temperatures reaching near 90 degrees at River Park, Brooklyn Park police officers traded their uniforms for T-shirts and shorts and helped the some of the city’s youth learn the basics of fishing. Each child was assigned to an officer who taught it the basics of fishing. At the end of the event, there was an awards ceremony where kids received prizes for biggest fish. As part of the event, each child received a rod, reel and tackle box to take home, which was donated by Target. Before the fishing festivities took place, Cabela’s, Godfathers Pizza and Dairy Queen served lunch. Organizers hope to bring back the Cops-n-Kids Fishing Tournament next year, opening it up to more youth.

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