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 »
Elk River Police and Fire responded to a report at 3:43 p.m. on May 30 of mulch on fire under the porch at the front of a residence in the 13000 block of 182nd Avenue, according... Read more »
Metro – Hwy 10 Anoka: 2022-2024 constructionHwy 10 bridge removal over the Rum River begins May 30Starting Tue, May 30, crews will begin demolition of the eastbound Hwy 10 bridge over the Rum River.Drivers traveling on... Read more »
Sherburne County and the city of Zimmerman have secured $11.7 million from the state of Minnesota for construction of a new Highway 169 and County Road 4 interchange.... Read more »
The Elk River American Legion Davis-Darrow-Meyer Post 112 will kick off this year’s Memorial Day services of remembrance on Monday, May 29, starting at 6 a.m. with the Elk River American Legion Honor Guard performing honor... Read more »
The Bank of Elk River Board of Directors has approved the promotion of Rob Riedel to senior vice president/director of commercial lending.... Read more »
STMA High School art teacher Kari Halker-Saathoff was recently named the 2023 Richard M. Hart Educator of the Year by Wildlife Forever. Haler-Saathoff’s students participated in the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Contest during the wildlife and... Read more »
The Rogers City Council on May 23 approved the hiring of Teresa Schmiedlin to be the city’s Recreation (Seniors) and Facilities coordinator.... Read more »
The Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion participated in two Memorial Day ceremonies on May 29. The first was at Boerboom Park in Osseo in the morning.... Read more »
The 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 »
The 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 »
Champlin Park baseball played its last two games of the regular season last week, beating Coon Rapids on the road on May 22 and winning against Minneapolis Southwest at home on May 23, with Section 5AAAA... Read more »
STMA baseball went on quite a run to finish the regular season. They won six of their final seven games, only losing to Lake Conference champions Wayzata during that stretch.... Read more »
The Northwest Suburban Conference championship’s glory came down to the regular season’s final day. On Wednesday, May 24, Maple Grove girls’ lacrosse visited Champlin Park High School, with both schools rocking a cool 11-0 NWSC record.... Read more »
After not securing a win during the regular season, the Osseo/Park Center boys lacrosse team looks to grab their first dub of the season during the most critical time. They faced Breck on Tuesday evening during... Read more »
Champlin Park lacrosse ended a memorable regular season as both teams played Blaine on May 22, with the boys losing and the girls winning, before both playing and losing to Maple Grove on May 24.... Read more »
The Rogers girls lacrosse team (7-6) fell short of their upset bid of the Centennial Cougars (9-3) on Wednesday, May 24, by a score of 11-9. It was that final game of the regular season for... Read more »
Champlin Park softball got off to a high-energy start to it Section 5AAAA tournament campaign last week with two games, beating Robbinsdale Cooper on May 23 but losing to Centennial on May 25 to enter the... Read more »
The Northwest Homeschool Athletic Cooperative Northwest Nighthawks track and field team in Hanover kicked off the post season with many remarkable performances and a dozen advancements to the next level of completion. 11 teams competed in... Read more »
Rep. Robert Bierman, DFL-Apple Valley, will hold two community coffee hours in June to deliver an update from the Capitol, listen to ideas and answer questions of constituents.... Read more »
Noah Kausel, of Apple Valley, got a special ride home from school on May 24. His mother, Kelly Kausel, said Noah earned 1,000 roar tickets from his school, Lionsgate Academy in Shoreview, and got a ride... Read more »
Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its fast drive-through and specialty coffee is continuing its effort to grow its footprint by bringing a location to Waconia.... Read more »
Cologne Academy was one of eight honorees celebrated for excellence by Synergy & Leadership Exchange and Saint Mary’s University at the Character Recognition Awards luncheon on May 16. Honorees were recognized in five categories: Minnesota Ethical... Read more »
Watertown-Mayer Elementary just completed its eighth annual Strides for Students Walk-a-Thon. The fundraiser is hosted by the Parent-Teacher Organization. A large portion of the money raised comes from students bringing in pledges to do a two-mile... Read more »
The Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 hosted the annual Memorial Day observance in Apple Valley, May 29. The ceremony included the posting of the colors, the prisoner of war/missing in action honor placement, musical selections,... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Prior Lake, will miss votes in the House this week after she injured her ankle on Monday evening at her Minnesota home, according to a statement today from her Chief of Staff... Read more »
A 63-year-old Lakeville man died on May 28 when the 2007 Harley Davidson Touring motorcycle he was driving lost control and went into the median barrier while heading southbound on Interstate 35 in Freeman Township in... Read more »
The Lakeville VFW held its Memorial Day services throughout the Lakeville area on Monday. The day’s services included one at All Saints Catholic Cemetery south of the downtown area. Dozens of people attended the service along... Read more »
Rosemount American Legion and Rosemount VFW held their Memorial Day ceremony Monday at Central Park to honor the fallen soldiers of Rosemount. In addition to a speech by Mayor Jeff Weisensel, the ceremony included a wreath... Read more »
Carver County is using Mental Health Awareness Month as an opportunity to focus attention on the need to support mental health in the county and to work together to reduce the increasing rates of suicide and... Read more »
The Watertown Knights of Columbus hosted a Blessing of the Bikes event on Sunday, May 21, in Watertown. Proceeds from the event benefit Southwest Options for Women, Wounded Warriors, Bikes 4 Kids, and DAV MN. Blessings... Read more »