Kevin Miller

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CCX Media •

'Big Honor': Cooper Band Teacher Nominated for State's Top Award

Cooper High School band teacher Markus Hahn knows his students are capable of great things.
“If you see what’s going on in my classroom, [the next generation is] going to be just fine,” he said. “The kids are tremendous. It’s wonderful to see what they are capable of producing. And a lot of people take that for granted.”
It’s one of the reasons he pushes them to do their best when they step in the classroom.
“I work really hard for my students every day to make sure that we’re not wasting class...
CCX Media •

Newsmakers: Rep. Kristin Robbins Talks Governor’s Race, Fraud

Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove) has stepped away from her campaign for governor.
She’s also leaving her seat in the House of Representatives at the end of this legislative session. In this edition of Newsmakers, which is transcribed below, she reflects on that decision and considers her work as chair of the House Fraud Committee.
Reporter Kevin Miller: I’m here with Representative Kristin Robbins of Maple Grove. Kristin, you decided recently to step away from your run for the governor’s sea...
CCX Media •

'Extremely Concerning': Brooklyn Center Council Revokes Hotel’s License

Travelers will find fewer places to stay in Brooklyn Center after the city council revoked the license for a hotel that was also operating a medical clinic.
Suburban Studios by Choice Hotels, an extended stay hotel located at 2701 Freeway Blvd, had its hospitality accommodation license revoked on Monday, June 23.
“The fact of the matter is that you did not follow proper procedures set by Brooklyn Center for code,” said Council Member Laurie Ann Moore. “It is a red flag and extremely concerning t...
CCX Media •

Report Says Brooklyn Park Council Member Violated Code of Conduct

An investigation says a Brooklyn Park city council member violated the city’s Elected Officials Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct.
The report stems from a hostile workplace complaint filed against Brooklyn Park City Council Member Maria Tran in January.
In the complaint, a Brooklyn Park city staff member wrote that Tran had “repeated public accusations and disparaging innuendos” on several occasions. 
“She has demonstrated a pattern of behavior that’s intended to dehumanize me, humiliate me...
CCX Media •

Empire Foods Celebrates ‘Remarkable’ Opening at Former Brooklyn Center Walmart Site

Cymbals crashed and drums pounded as two dragons danced and thrashed across the floor of Empire Foods, celebrating the opening of Brooklyn Center’s newest ethnic grocery store.
It’s located in the city’s former Walmart building at 1200 Shingle Creek Crossing.
The retail giant shuttered its doors in Brooklyn Center last April.
Now, almost a year later, Empire Foods has taken its place. 
In late December 2023, the owners of Sun Foods — Sun Empire — bought the vacant building for $8.1 million.
“It’...
CCX Media •

Plymouth Forestry Worker To Compete in International Tree Climbing Championship

Trees are an overarching part of Sydney Hudzinski’s life. As a forestry technician for the city of Plymouth, she’s often up among the leaves and branches.
“Trees are so gorgeous, and they’re such wonderful beings that we have on this planet,” she said. “The ability to get paid to climb trees is just wild. It’s such a serene feeling up in the canopies, especially when you get like a light breeze, it’s just indescribable.”
CCX News met her as she was hanging holiday lights on a tree near city hall...

Kevin's Short-Form Video Work

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