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- Orrock Township motorcyclist dies in crash with truck
An Orrock Township man was killed Saturday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a truck at the intersection of Sherburne County roads 4 and 5, according to Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott.... Read more »Published: June 6, 2023 - 9:37 pm
- Teacher Mark Richardson died after Pine County motorcycle crashMark Richardson, 60, of Princeton, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth after a motorcycle crash in Pine County.... Read more »
- Honduras man, 32, killed in crash on Highway 169 north of Elk River
A 32-year-old man from Honduras was killed in a June 3 crash on Highway 169 south of Princeton.... Read more » - Central MN Arts Board awards area projectsThe Central MN Arts Board has awarded a total of $214,772 in support of 30 regional arts projects including some from the greater Elk River area:... Read more »
- District 728 School Board approves several 2023-24 budgetsby Maggie Stanwood... Read more »
- Ferry St. to westbound Hwy 10 ramp closes June 5
Metro – Hwy 10 Anoka: 2022-2024 constructionFerry St. to westbound Hwy 10 ramp closes June 5Beginning Mon, June 5, the Ferry St. to westbound Hwy 10 ramp will be closed for reconstruction work. During the closure,... Read more » - Organizations, businesses line up to help make Israel trip a reality for studentsElk River Area School District Superintendent Dan Bittman reported on May 8 that 10 high school students in the district are being selected to spend a month on a student delegation experience in Washington, D.C., New... Read more »
- Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall will be in MonticelloThe traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be in Monticello in July.... Read more »
- Council makes list for last $1.4 million in ARPA federal fundsby Jim Boyle... Read more »
- Elk River police report: Woman accused of giving false name before leaving crash; vehicles broken into; and man knocked outby Joni Astrup... Read more »
- Wright County to host open house, grill hot dogs, give demos and show off helicopter on June 9
NEWS RELEASE -- Wright County will be hosting a campuswide open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 9 and will include activities for all ages and guided tours of the different county facilities... Read more » - One business fails tobacco checksAll but one business passed a recent round of compliance checks at all businesses that sell tobacco in Elk River.... Read more »
- ERHS student to receive national scholastic art medal at Carnegie Hall
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers announced the national winners of the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12.... Read more » - Money obtained for failed Rolling Hills failed septic systemby Jessica Charpentier and Jim Boyle... Read more »
- What will Minnesota lawmakers do for an encore in 2024by Steven Karnowski and Trisha Ahmed... Read more »
- Gov. Walz signs marijuana legalization bill into law
Minnesota becomes the 23rd state to legalize marijuana with help from a Coon Rapids lawmaker... Read more » - Letter: Veteran honored, thankful to honor those who made the ultimate sacrificeI would like to thank the mayor of Elk River, John Dietz, for organizing the Memorial Day Parade. It was nice to see so many spectators in attendance to view this event. We were blessed with... Read more »
- Letter: Elk River/Rogers VFW Post thankful for poppy supportElk River / Rogers VFW Post 5518 gives a great big thank you to all the participating Elk River and Rogers businesses, Elk River High School DECA program and the many citizens that donated to the... Read more »
- Letter: Commuter trains, suburban buses run all day in BostonWe visited Boston a few years ago. We stayed at a hotel north of the city. This was convenient to everything.... Read more »
- Letter: Remarks likening ‘political prisoners’ to POWs and MIA found offensive, inappropriateI want to thank Mayor Dietz, the American Legion, and VFW for the wonderful Memorial Day parade and program this year. Singing the National Anthem a cappella was especially moving as a community.... Read more »
- Column: The value in mentoring youthNearly 25 years ago, after a great personal loss, my wife and I began to intentionally mentor young people, initially through a program founded and headquartered in Minnesota. We were assigned to get to know a... Read more »
- Letter: Never leave the memories of our soldiers behindIt’s been said that a nation that forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten. We tell the world who we are as a country by how we come together to remember and honor our fallen heroes... Read more »
- Letter: Strategic Plan warranted more discussion than board gave itI am writing in regard to the letter to the editor written by Paula Benfer in last week’s paper. The two board members, John Anderson and Mindy Freiberg voted “no” to the Strategic Plan that passed... Read more »
- Column: Legislation to have an immediate positive impact on students
Four legislators gave me sometimes surprising responses when I asked them what laws approved this year would have the most positive impact on young people. Their answers offer helpful insights about how students and adults can... Read more » - Anoka A Club honors standout trio at annual banquet
The 63rd annual Anoka Athletic Alumni Club Banquet was held May 22, at the Greenhaven County Club in Anoka. The A Club Banquet is a chance to reunite with former classmates and teammates from Anoka High... Read more »
- Moberg and Byrne retire from FAIR School Pilgrim Lane
Jane Byrne and Randy Moberg are ending their decades-long careers — more than 70 years between the two of them — as principals at FAIR School Pilgrim Lane in Plymouth on June 31. Both started as... Read more » - Man dies after Robbinsdale shooting; two juveniles arrested
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a Memorial Day shooting in Robbinsdale that left a young adult in critical condition.... Read more » - Lunds & Byerlys workers organize demonstration
Yellow signs read “Hands off our health care,” or “Respect us. Protect us. Pay us.” People from the Local 663 branch of United Food and Commercial Workers walked up and down the road calling out to... Read more » - Four new principals named at Robbinsdale Area Schools
On July 1, Robbinsdale Area Schools will have four new principals: Naida Grussing-Neitzel at Plymouth Middle School, Shaunece Smith at Cooper High School, Nancy Froelich at Pilgrim Lane Elementary School, and Leia Ward at Meadow Lake... Read more » - Celebrate summer in Osseo with Tuesday night performancesSummer is coming, and it’s time to get outside. Join neighbors at Boerboom Park, 416 Central Ave. in Osseo, on Tuesday evenings in June, July, and August for these all-ages concerts, performances, and movie screenings. This... Read more »
- Celebrate summer in Osseo with Tuesday night performancesSummer is coming, and it’s time to get outside. Join neighbors at Boerboom Park, 416 Central Ave. in Osseo, on Tuesday evenings in June, July, and August for these all-ages concerts, performances, and movie screenings. This... Read more »
- Canine flu: Outbreak persists, Animal Humane Society reports normalcy at shelters
Since re-opening mid-May, the Animal Humane Society has not had any new cases of canine influenza.... Read more » - Summer music, movie events planned in Maple GroveArea residents can travel to Maple Grove this summer to take in a concert or movie. The Maple Grove Sounds of Summer concerts and movies will start June 26. All events take place at the Maple... Read more »
- St. Louis Park-based St. Therese assumes ownership of Michigan senior community
Nonprofit St. Therese has announced its plans to assume ownership of a life plan community in Monroe, Michigan. The community is currently owned by the nonprofit Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.... Read more » - Summer music, movie events planned in Maple GroveArea residents can travel to Maple Grove this summer to take in a concert or movie. The Maple Grove Sounds of Summer concerts and movies will start June 26. All events take place at the Maple... Read more »
- St. Louis Park-based St. Therese assumes ownership of Michigan senior communityNonprofit St. Therese has announced its plans to assume ownership of a life plan community in Monroe, Michigan. The community is currently owned by the nonprofit Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.... Read more »
- Splash pad season begins in Robbinsdale
Manor Park’s splash pad, located at 3129 Abbott Ave N. in Robbinsdale, is open for the season. Robbinsdale Recreation Services turned the water on June 2 and the water will stay flowing until the end of... Read more » - Maple Grove graduate awarded Eagle Scout Scholarship
Tarik McNeal, a graduate from Maple Grove Senior High, was one of 23 Eagle Scouts selected by Northern Star Scouting to receive a $1,500 scholarship.... Read more » - Maple Grove graduate awarded Eagle Scout ScholarshipTarik McNeal, a graduate from Maple Grove Senior High, was one of 23 Eagle Scouts selected by Northern Star Scouting to receive a $1,500 scholarship.... Read more »
- Maple Grove to host Juneteenth celebrationMaple Grove Parks and Recreation is hosting our second annual Juneteenth Celebration to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate freedom at the Maple Grove Town Green, 7991 Main St.... Read more »
- Maple Grove to host Juneteenth celebrationMaple Grove Parks and Recreation is hosting our second annual Juneteenth Celebration to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate freedom at the Maple Grove Town Green, 7991 Main St.... Read more »
- Wastebasket Revue scholarship recipients announcedOsseo Area School employees and community members put on an annual variety show to raise money for scholarships through the Wastebasket Revue.... Read more »
- Wastebasket Revue scholarship recipients announcedOsseo Area School employees and community members put on an annual variety show to raise money for scholarships through the Wastebasket Revue.... Read more »
- Area high school seniors earn Wallin ScholarshipsWallin Education Partners announced their list of 2023 Wallin Scholars on May 10, and the list includes students from Champlin Park and Osseo Senior high schools.... Read more »
- STMA names 2023 honor graduatesSt. Michael-Albertville High School has named the honor graduates for 2023.... Read more »
- STMA names 2023 honor graduatesSt. Michael-Albertville High School has named the honor graduates for 2023.... Read more »
- Area high school seniors earn Wallin ScholarshipsWallin Education Partners announced their list of 2023 Wallin Scholars on May 10, and the list includes students from Champlin Park and Osseo Senior high schools.... Read more »
- Meet some Rogers High School 2023 graduates
It’s getting close to that time of the year again, when seniors get ready to end their high school career and move onto bigger things. Three seniors from Rogers High School reflected on their time in... Read more » - Osseo Senior High students look back before moving forward
Five Osseo Senior High School students recently reflected on their most memorable moments from high school and looked forward to plans after graduation. The Press worked with the staff at Osseo Senior to gather and compile... Read more » - Meet some Rockford High School 2023 graduates
As the school year is winding down, four seniors from Rockford High School reflected on their time at Rockford High School, their plans for the future after graduation on Friday, June 2, at 5 p.m., and... Read more » - Reflecting back by Maple Grove Senior High students
Four Maple Grove Senior High School students recently reflected on their most memorable moments from high school and looked forward to plans after graduation. The Press worked with the staff at Maple Grove Senior to gather... Read more » - Rogers High School announces scholarship recipientsAFSCME Asst/Paraprofessionals: Mitchell Hansen, Katelyn Oertle... Read more »
- Rogers High School announces scholarship recipientsAFSCME Asst/Paraprofessionals: Mitchell Hansen, Katelyn Oertle... Read more »
- Four new principals at Robbinsdale Area Schools
On July 1, Robbinsdale Area Schools will have four new principals: Naida Grussing-Neitzel at Plymouth Middle School, Shaunece Smith at Cooper High School, Nancy Froelich at Pilgrim Lane Elementary School, and Leia Ward at Meadow Lake... Read more » - St. Louis Park grads look back on the years that shaped them
The St. Louis Park High School Class of 2022 is about to graduate. Commencement for graduating students is set for Tuesday, June 6.... Read more » - Walk on Waconia puts up impressive tally for food shelf
The 17th annual Walk on Waconia event was held on Saturday, May 20. It was organized by the Grow and Gather Waconia United Food Shelf and held at St. Joseph Catholic School. The event attracted 317... Read more » - Central High School earns arts planning grantIn May, Central Public Schools was awarded the Comprehensive Arts Planning Program (CAPP) grant for the 2023-25 cohort by Perpich Center for Arts Education. The district is one of eight to receive the grant which provides... Read more »
- Apple Valley graduates ready to fly
Apple Valley High School held its Class of 2023 commencement exercises on Saturday inside the Maturi Pavilion at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. The ceremony included the graduation message by Mumtaaz Mahammud Hirsi and musical... Read more » - Rosemount graduates celebrate accomplishments
Rosemount High School held its Class of 2023 commencement exercises on Saturday inside the Maturi Pavilion on the University of Minnesota Campus in Minneapolis. The event included class speakers Grantham Green, Sophia Tariq and Allan Uitdenbogerd... Read more » - Four new principals at Robbinsdale Area SchoolsOn July 1, Robbinsdale Area Schools will have four new principals: Naida Grussing-Neitzel at Plymouth Middle School, Shaunece Smith at Cooper High School, Nancy Froelich at Pilgrim Lane Elementary School, and Leia Ward at Meadow Lake... Read more »
- Sheriff: Report of missing swimmer made in errorA report of a missing swimmer that spurred an extensive search of Lotus Lake on Sunday was made in error, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.... Read more »
- Minnesota Zoo sets summer events
The Minnesota Zoo has several events planned this summer for community members to enjoy as it celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, according to a news release.... Read more » - Mackenthun’s makes mark in Minnetrista
Mackenthun’s Fine Foods, the Waconia-based family grocer, broke ground last month on a new grocery store in Minnetrista.... Read more » - Apple Valley author Rob Jung to go on book tourApple Valley resident and mystery writer Rob Jung will be going on a six-city book tour in June to launch his latest book, “Judgment Day,” according to a news release.... Read more »
- Crowd pays respects on Memorial Day
A few hundred participants were at City Square Park on a beautiful Monday for annual Memorial Day observances.... Read more » - Final walk for Wildcats
The Friday before Memorial Day was a day for local graduating seniors – 326 of them to be exact. It was their last walk through Waconia schools in the morning in front of cheering underclassmen and... Read more » - Watertown chamber dinner honors educators
On May 18, the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Educators Appreciation Dinner. This year, the event was held indoors at Watertown City Hall. Educators and support staff from Watertown-Mayer Schools, Zion Lutheran, Mayer... Read more » - Central gamers take skills to state tourney
In May, two of Central High School’s eSports teams competed at state for the first time. The tournaments took place over two weekends at Wisdom Studios on Mall of America’s fourth floor. The production studio allowed... Read more » - County: Sewer leak impacts Meuwissen LakeA sewer line leak was discovered in Cologne on Friday, according to Carver County officials.... Read more »
- Lebanon Hills Schulze Lake in Eagan temporarily closed
Dakota County Parks has temporarily closed Schulze Lake at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan due to a potential waterborne viral outbreak.... Read more » - Uponor earns Minnesota Governor’s Safety AwardsUponor North America has been honored with two Governor’s Safety Awards by the Minnesota Safety Council.... Read more »
- Alumni reflect on time with band ahead of anniversary: Marge (Johnson) Moran
The Waconia Marching Band is marking its 50th anniversary this year. To celebrate, band directors and boosters have invited alumni to participate in the 2023 Lake Waconia Band Festival scheduled for June 17.... Read more » - Class of 2023 graduates from Eagan High School
The Class of 2023 from Eagan High School graduates Saturday, June 3, inside Eagan High School with a gym filled with family and friends.... Read more » - Graduate Q&A: Zach Hanson, Lakeville North
Family: Todd Hanson (dad), Bridgette Hanson (mom), Olivia Hanson (sister, ninth grade)... Read more » - District 196 high schools select Students of the YearStudents of the Year for 2022-23 were selected by teachers and administrators at all four comprehensive high schools in District 196.... Read more »
- Graduate Q&A: Sam Mathews, Eastview High School
Family: Brother: Ben Mathews, Mom: Erin Mathews, Dad: Jeff Mathews... Read more » - Buddy Boy restaurant announces expansion
Located next door to their current location at 8175 Highway 7 in Minnetrista Building A, the new restaurant and bar’s spring hours are Wednesday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. -11 p.m., and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.... Read more » - Lakeville South earns theater awards
Lakeville South High School’s production of “Mamma Mia” was recognized for its accomplishments in high school theater by Hennepin Theatre Trust as a participant in the Spotlight Education program by receiving 29 awards.... Read more » - Graduate Q&A: Emily Moes, Lakeville South
Family: Lisa Moes (mom), Mike Moes (dad), Ava Moes (sister)... Read more » - Graduate Q&A: Jasmine Woo, Lakeville North
Family: Yen Woo (dad), Lehang Huynh (mom), Selina Woo (oldest sister), Vivian Woo (second older sister)... Read more » - Short Redhead Reel Reviews for the week of June 2
Rating system: (4=Don't miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it)... Read more » - Lakeville class of 1978 to have reunionThe Lakeville High School class of 1978 will have its 45th-year reunion July 29, 4:30-11 p.m. at the Minneapolis Gun Club, 20006 Judicial Road, Prior Lake.... Read more »
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