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PARIS OLYMPICS: Shoreview sailor represents the United States PAGE 18
Annual ‘Night to Unite’ to take place in August
Local author celebrates Minnesota music legends
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“Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years” by Andrea Swensson is a 175 page coffee table-worthy book full of history and photos, and encased in a purple velvet cover.
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Andrea Swensson, editor of North Oaks News, has written three books on her own and four additional books for Paisley Park. The North Oaks resident’s book, “Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years” was published this month and chronicles the years since the release of Purple Rain in June, 1984. Her next book, “Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs and Salvation of Cornbread Harris” will come out in August. Press Publications recently sat down with Swensson to learn more about her and her upcoming works.
Shoreview Mayor Sue Denkinger and City Manager Brad Martens stop at a block party in a local neighborhood on Night to Unite. See party activity ideas on page 3.
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Plans for Ramsey County Fair go back to drawing board After years of uncertainty, there is still no clear path to the future of the Ramsey County Fair. Talks that took place between Ramsey County Agricultural Society board members and Ramsey County Property Management Director Jean
Krueger and Park Operations Director Kristopher Lencowski failed to create a deal between both groups as to whether the fair will be held next year. The recent talks come after society board members received a $25,000 estimate from Ramsey County Commissioners in 2022, which is to be paid in full for the fair to continue. The fair has not been held since due
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to a lack of agreement between both parties over the estimate. The last Ramsey County Fair occurred in 2019; due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was not held in 2020 or 2021. Board member Kent Harbison expressed disappointment and frustration over the cost. “This fee is unprecedented, unreasonable, and inconsistent with more than 100 years
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