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- ● Attorney general: Candidates display contrasts in prioritiesWhen our editorial board members sought to define four issues dominate our readers’ concerns, we quickly agreed violent crime, policing issues and drug trafficking had to be on our list.... Read more »
Published: October 5, 2022 - 3:52 pm
- ● Otsego native supports Holland for commissionerJeanne Holland is running for County Commissioner in Wright County, that will include the City of Otsego. Having grown up in Otsego I have an interest in the city.... Read more »
- ● Sherburne County residents fortunate to have Arnold as auditor-treasurerI am supporting Diane Arnold in her reelection as Sherburne County Auditor/Treasurer. I have worked with Diane on behalf of government bodies and for private parties. Diane has done a good job for all of us... Read more »
- ● Mental health: Resources out there for those who are sufferingWright County Health and Human Services recognizes that the past few years have been challenging and traumatic. By promoting Mental Illness Awareness Week in Wright County Oct. 2-8, Wright County Health and Human Services wants to... Read more »
- ● Suicides in Minnesota topped 700 for 7th straight year
“There is hope and there is help.” That’s what Tanya Carter explained when we talked on Sept. 22. Carter is the suicide prevention supervisor at Minnesota’s Department of Health.... Read more » - ● 15-year-old Elk River boy airlifted to HCMC after crash at the intersection of Twin Lakes Road and Industrial CircleA 15-year-old Elk River boy was airlifted by Life Link to HCMC on Tuesday evening in Elk River.... Read more »
- Minnesota senator leads legislation to protect local journalism
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust and Consumer Rights, issued the statement below after the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Journalism Competition Preservation Act by a 15-7... Read more »Published: October 4, 2022 - 3:30 pm
- ERHS Hall of Fame induction slated after homecoming game
There will be an Elk River High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony following the Elk River Elks football homecoming game against Moorhead on Oct. 7.... Read more » - Kiser Construction giving out TD towels at Elk River High School homecoming parade
Kiser Construction will be handing out free Touchdown Towels on Friday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m. during the homecoming parade down School Street in Elk River.... Read more » - Superintendent to resume last year’s student advisory group
Superintendent Dan Bittman plans to resume the work of a student advisory group that he started this past school year.... Read more » - District 728 School Board OKs $68 million preliminary levyby Jim Boyle... Read more »
- Bids for Lincoln School renovation approvedThe Elk River Area School District has bid the Lincoln Elementary School expansion and renovation project in Elk River... Read more »
- Community cafes have begun across the district to establish next strategic plan
The process of establishing the next strategic plan for the Elk River Area School District will start with a series of four community cafes.... Read more » - A drive for competition: The Tatnell’s legacy in racing
Husband and wife Brooke and Amy Tatnell joke that they got their kids into two of the most expensive sports; but they wouldn’t have it any other way as they support their children Emma, 15, and... Read more » - Hall of Fame Face-Off coming to AndoverTwo of Minnesota’s top college teams will square off in the annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic at the Andover Community Center in Andover on Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m.... Read more »
- Sherburne Board OKs $58 million preliminary levyThe levy year over year looks to increase 6.99% under the plan, while county tax rate continues to drop... Read more »
- Yellow flashing turn signals coming to Highway 101 ramps in OtsegoA quote of $59,595 has been awarded by the Otsego City Council to Granite Ledge Electrical Contractors Inc. of Foreston, Minnesota, for a ramp signals improvement project on Highway 101 in Otsego.... Read more »
- Elk River police report: Tools worth $5,050 stolen near new bridge; man crashes into pole; and woman was not in trunkTools worth $5,050 stolen from shed near new bridge... Read more »
- Elk River High School Class of 1967 gathers for 55-year reunion
The Elk River High School Class of 1967 held its 55th reunion earlier this month at Lion John Weicht Park in Elk River.... Read more » - Elk River city preliminary levy down close to the rate of inflationMoving revenues around, reconsidering some items brought the preliminary increase down to about 9%... Read more »
- Our Life NW Metro Expo features resources for seniorsSuccessful expo heads into fourth year Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Green Haven Golf Course in Anoka... Read more »
- Coon Rapids honors Hall of Fame Class of 2022
A legendary quartet was honored by Coon Rapids High School in its Hall of Fame Class of 2022 induction ceremony. Honorees inducted included Jerry Coe, Don Timm, Trish Curtis and Digger Anderson.... Read more » - Anime gallery to open at Rumriver Art Center
Rumriver Art Center is set to present a new gallery show titled “World of Anime.” The show’s opening will take place in the 21 Step Gallery at the Rumriver Art Centerm, 2665 Fourth Ave, Suite 201,... Read more »
- ● Champlin Park volleyball takes down top-ranked Wayzata
Champlin Park and Wayzata had faced each other on the volleyball court earlier this season. Their meeting in Marshall on Sept. 10 ended in a 2-1 win for the Trojans after the Rebels took the first... Read more » - ● Maple Grove comes out on top of rivalry matchup
Tuesday, Sept. 27, saw an eventful meeting of Osseo and Maple Grove on the court. Crimson volleyball would come on top of the match up, helping them stay a step ahead in Northwest Suburban conference play.... Read more » - ● Volleyball: Lady Knights beat Buffalo in four sets
The Lady Knights volleyball team ended a short losing streak with a win over Buffalo in four sets Sept. 29 in their only match of the week.... Read more » - ● Local runners shine in 2022 Osseo Cross Country Invite
The 2022 Osseo Cross Country Invite, hosted Sept 29, provided 27 schools the chance to run the Elm Creek Park Reserve, with medals on the line for the best performing student athletes. Varsity, JV and C... Read more » - ● Rockford Cross Country competes at Dassel-Cokato Invitational meetThe 2022 season is in full-swing for the Rocket Rockets Cross Country team this year. The athletes have shown steady improvement throughout the first half of the season, preparing them for a strong finish towards the... Read more »
- ● Osseo boys battle their way to 2 wins, 7 goals in 7 days
Looking to build off their two wins from the week before, Osseo boys soccer found their next challenge Sept. 27, hosting Totino-Grace in search of a third consecutive win for the first time this season. With... Read more » - ● Hat-trick hero: Sylvester Doe stars again to lift Champlin Park over Anoka
You just had the feeling Sylvester Doe was waiting for his moment to call game.... Read more » - ● Thursday, Sept. 29 prep soccer resultsCentennial 2, Champlin Park boys 1... Read more »
- ● Crimson boys add 2 wins to high-performing seasonCrimson boys soccer kicked off the week with their 10th consecutive win of the season, 4-0 over Centennial Sept. 27. Maple Grove was guided to victory in part by a Chris Frantz brace, scoring two of... Read more »
- ● Knights boys split games vs Buffalo, MoorheadThe Knights soccer team got a win over rival Buffalo Sept. 29 but lost a tough game to Moorhead Oct. 1.... Read more »
- ● Osseo girls find positives in tough week of losses
It would prove to be a battle Sept. 27 when Osseo girls soccer welcomed Totino-Grace in search of the season’s third win. Totino-Grace hit the ground running, finding long stints of possession and threatening to score... Read more » - ● Rebels score four second-half goals to defeat Anoka
It was tied 1-1 at halftime with the Champlin Park girls soccer team missing a number of big chances inside the first 10 minutes. Their persistence in front of the goal paid off, winning 5-1 over... Read more » - ● Crimson girls struggle for goals, continue overall improved formCrimson girls soccer would start the week off with a difficult match up at home Sept. 27, hosting Centennial. Centennial would score twice in the first half, with Addi Van Zee scoring 7 minutes in and... Read more »
- ● Lady Knights get shut out in loss, tie
The Lady Knights soccer team failed to score in two games. One game was a loss to Minnetonka, and the other was a scoreless tie against Buffalo.... Read more » - ● Rockford beat Minnewaska 43-0
Rockford Rockets headed to Minnewaska to take on the Lakers Sept. 30. Lakers got the ball first and were forced to punt.... Read more » - ● Crimson football stays undefeated after thrilling win over Champlin Park
Crimson football took the field Sept. 29 with state-wide attention and a perfect record on their backs. While their match up with Champlin Park would start with some frustration, Maple Grove quickly found its usual rhythm... Read more » - ● Osseo football returns to winning ways at RosevilleFollowing a tough loss to Stillwater the previous week, Osseo football came charging back into play Sept. 30 as they visited Roseville. The Orioles would strike right away in the first quarter, with senior Devin Williams... Read more »
- ● Knights win homecoming after crazy turnaround
The Knights scored 24 unanswered points in the second half of Sept. 30’s homecoming game to erase a 10-point deficit and defeat the Minnetonka Skippers.... Read more » - ● Rogers girls swimming takes 7th place at University of Minnesota Invitational
On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Rogers swimmers and divers headed to the University of Minnesota to compete against multiple high schools in the annual Maroon and Gold invite.... Read more » - ● METRO Blue Extension field work begins this monthAs planning and environmental work continues on the METRO Blue Line Extension Project, project staff will be in neighborhoods performing initial field work beginning in October.... Read more »
- Robbinsdale District says Chanhassan football players used racial slurs at gameThe Robbinsdale Area School District has reported a “swift” follow-up from Chanhassan athletics officials following a racist incident at a freshman football game against Robbinsdale Armstrong High School Sept. 29. According to a press release, the... Read more »
- Robbinsdale’s ‘Spooky Sanborn’ and movie is Oct. 7Spooky Sanborn is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at Sanborn Park (near the intersection of 42nd and Chowen avenues north) in Robbinsdale. There will be candy, games, stories, crafts, and a costume and pumpkin... Read more »
- All candidates show for the Robbinsdale School Board election forum
All seven candidates in the running for a seat on the Robbinsdale School Board participated in the Sept. 27 forum hosted by local chapters of the League of Women Voters.... Read more » - Crow River Senior Center eventsThe Crow River Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website at mnseniorcenters.org or inquire at the Senior Center 763-497-8900 for full details. Stop by and pick up a... Read more »
- Crow River Senior Center eventsThe Crow River Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website at mnseniorcenters.org or inquire at the Senior Center 763-497-8900 for full details. Stop by and pick up a... Read more »
- High school students learn history, justice system on Constitution DayOsseo Area Schools recognizes Constitution Day each year on Sept. 17 to celebrate the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become citizens. Across the district, students have been learning about the Constitution... Read more »
- High school students learn history, justice system on Constitution DayOsseo Area Schools recognizes Constitution Day each year on Sept. 17 to celebrate the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become citizens. Across the district, students have been learning about the Constitution... Read more »
- Bank breaks ground on new branch office in St. MichaelHighland Bank, a local independently-owned community bank celebrated the ground breaking of its St Michael branch, the latest in its commitment to modernize facilities and invest in the communities it supports.... Read more »
- All candidates show for the Robbinsdale School Board election forumAll seven candidates in the running for a seat on the Robbinsdale School Board participated in the Sept. 27 forum hosted by local chapters of the League of Women Voters.... Read more »
- Big winners on Waconia’s biggest day of the year
Before we close the doors on another Nickle Dickle Day, there are a few loose ends to wrap up on Waconia’s big annual community festival held Sept. 17, including recognizing Medallion Hunt winners, Duck Race winners... Read more » - Unearthed Arts in downtown Waconia closes up shop
Unearthed Arts’ gallery was busy recently as art enthusiasts stopped by on the 10th annual Art Wander tour. But this was the last Art Wander for the Waconia Main Street shop as Unearthed Arts closed its... Read more » - Library director retires after 15 years among local stacks
Carver County Library Director Heidi Hoks will be retiring on Oct. 3. Hoks started with Carver County Library as the branch manager for the Norwood Young America, Waconia, and Watertown branch libraries in May 2007 and... Read more » - Groups to county: Release $4.6M in pandemic fundsSeveral advocates for non-profit human services organizations in Carver County were at the county board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, asking why their applications for federal pandemic recovery dollars had been rejected.... Read more »
- NYA Legion auxiliary works to help vets
NYA American Legion Auxiliary Edward Born Unit 343 members worked together on three projects to help our veterans and their children.... Read more » - Karen Peck and New River to perform in Lakeville
Lakeville-based Minnesota Gospel Opry will have the next concert in its 2022 season with Karen Peck & New River on Saturday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 17671 Glacier Way, in Lakeville at the intersection... Read more » - District 196 seniors recognized in National Merit programsForty-one Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 seniors are receiving special recognition this fall for scores they achieved on a national standardized test they took last year as juniors.... Read more »
- District 196 students on Minnesota Youth Council
This year the Minnesota Youth Council has three Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 students.... Read more » - District 196 hires new communications coordinatorAllyson Garin has been hired as the communications coordinator for the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196.... Read more »
- Early voting has started for the general election in LakevilleThe Lakeville City Clerk’s office is responsible for election administration in Lakeville.... Read more »
- Short Redhead Reel Reviews for the week of Sept. 30
Rating system: (4=Don't miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it)... Read more » - Lakeville Parks and Recreation programs for the week of Sept. 30Following are programs from the Lakeville Parks & Recreation Department. Register at webtrac.lakevillemn.gov or call 952-985-4600.... Read more »
- Lakeville North homecoming ceremony
Devin DeFoe and Mara Westerman were selected as the Lakeville North High School Homecoming Royalty this week during a ceremony at the school. Other Homecoming Court members were Evan Bergerson, Adelina Ahmetovic, Shaela Eriksen, Zach Hanson,... Read more » - Lakeville South homecoming celebrated
The Lakeville South high School Homecoming Coronation resulted in the crowning of new royalty Alayna Cade and James Nida. The coronation ceremony included a performances by Encore and the introduction of the Homecoming Court that also... Read more » - Letter: New blood needed on Burnsville councilTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Little is an excellent candidateTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Local DFL provides service, informationTo the editor:... Read more »
- Chamber to host Lakeville candidate forums Oct. 5 and 12The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce has organized candidate forums for Oct. 5 and 12 at Lakeville City Hall that are open to the public. On Oct. 5, forums are slated for the seven candidates seeking... Read more »
- Letter: Myhra is prepared, experienced, knowledgeableTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Government failed in Feeding Our Future scandalTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Preese will advocate for solutionsTo the editor:... Read more »
- Kim Baker understands teacher, parent perspectivesTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Rein in inflationary corporate profitsTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Vote Kealey, who opposed proposed 14.5% city levy increaseTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Vote for MarileeTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Jensen can be trusted to lead MinnesotaTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Jeff Witte, public servant for House 57BTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Keena has wealth of experienceTo the editor:... Read more »
- Letter: Words matterTo the editor:... Read more »
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