Couple suing Blaine over backyard tiny home for homeless
Blaine city code allows for ADUs: accessory dwelling units, better known as tiny homes, but several city council members felt Alex Pepin's proposal did not meet the intent of the ordinance.
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Jason Rantala joined WCCO as a reporter in June 2023. He's a Minnesota native and is thrilled to be telling the stories of those in his hometown.
Jason comes to WCCO from KARE 11, where he worked as a photographer and often wrote, shot, and edited his own stories. He grew up in Eden Prairie, graduated from the University of Minnesota, and has worked as a reporter in Jacksonville, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
When he's off the clock, Jason enjoys exploring the Twin Cities, heading to local breweries, live music, and running around the Chain of Lakes.
Blaine city code allows for ADUs: accessory dwelling units, better known as tiny homes, but several city council members felt Alex Pepin's proposal did not meet the intent of the ordinance.
Nicole "Nikki" Anderson was last seen leaving her residence in Randolph Township, Minnesota, on July 6, 2024.
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The signature family-owned spot in Dinkytown was known for burgers, malts and its special place within the University of Minnesota community.
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Parts of Bde Maka Ska Parkway will once again be closed for this year's Fourth of July, in an effort to stop large volumes of vehicles gathering during the holiday, the park board said.
Friends, family and community members took over the streets Sunday, marching down Dowling Avenue Sunday afternoon, to the park where 11-year-old Amir Atkins took his last breath.
Starting 10 p.m. Friday, both directions of Interstate 35W will be closed between Interstate 494 and Highway 62.
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