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- ● District 728 Community Education offers painting, cooking classesFrom nail art to instant pot cooking, District 728 Community Education has some new classes coming up. They include:... Read more »
Published: February 7, 2023 - 1:00 pm
- Suspect in Highway 169 crash who carjacked victim's Equinox apprehended in MinneapolisThe Star News has learned that the suspect in a Jan. 22 crash who had a warrant out for assaulting the crash victim and carjacking her vehicle was apprehended Sunday in Minneapolis. Watch for more details... Read more »
- Ask a Trooper: Can a truck with collector plates on it be used in a snow plow business?Ask a Trooper by Sgt. Jesse Grabow... Read more »
- Nightmare on Highway 169
Zimmerman woman on way to work at Methodist Hospital goes from commuter to victim after crash, assault and carjacking... Read more » - Elk River police report: Ford truck stolen from garage; revolver brandished by teen was airsoft pistol; masked man steals $2,000 in sports cardsby Joni Astrup... Read more »
- 728 Cadets to perform Feb. 11 at Winter Arts Festival at RHS
River Valley Winter Arts – the winter programs of the 728 Cadets Marching Band – invites the public to its 15th annual Winter Arts Festival on Saturday, Feb. 11.... Read more » - Salk teacher one of 131 Teacher of the Year candidatesAn Elk River teacher is one of 131 candidates for 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.... Read more »
- Trees, native plants available to orderThe Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders during its annual tree and native plant sale. Orders will be accepted until mid-April.... Read more »
- Letter: Lucero says 16 hours of Senate floor debate unable to provide any amendments to ‘extreme’ legislation“And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.”... Read more »
- Letter: Disheartened by Senate Democrats’ lock-step vote for abortion legislationI am disheartened that not a single Democratic Minnesota senator had the courage or compassion or Christian faith to vote against the abortion bill and all the amendments that would at least limit that awful inhumane... Read more »
- Letter: Abortion access now another reason people will flock to this stateBeing a flyover state, the Minnesota tourism bureau has had to work hard at enticing people to come here.... Read more »
- Elk River City Council discusses ISD 728 representationDesire exists for school district liaisons but meeting times don’t appear to foster attendance... 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 »
- Pierz resident contends funds for golf course expansion are taxpayer dollarsPierz resident Jim Gerwing asserted at the Council’s regular meeting Monday, that using the city’s enterprise funds to pay for the city’s golf course expansion was still using the dollars of taxpayers.... Read more »
- Pierz Council opens applications for city mayor, treasurer vacanciesAny resident of the city of Pierz who would like to be considered as a candidate for the mayor or treasurer positions, can apply. Applications are available at City Hall or on the city’s website, pierzmn.org... Read more »
- Public Safety Committee hears Rep. Bahner’s bill to strengthen domestic violence lawsOn Jan. 24, the House Public Safety Committee heard HF 424, a bill that would expand the list of qualified domestic violence-related offenses.... Read more »
- Public Safety Committee hears Rep. Bahner’s bill to strengthen domestic violence lawsOn Jan. 24, the House Public Safety Committee heard HF 424, a bill that would expand the list of qualified domestic violence-related offenses.... Read more »
- Maple Grove Rotary meetings to host speakersSpeakers covering a wide range of topics will be included in February meetings of the Rotary Club of Maple Grove.... Read more »
- Rep. Hudson discusses bills to help local students during STMA forum
State Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) has authored bills to provide local schools with fairer state funding. He discussed them during a legislative forum on Jan. 24 at St. Michael-Albertville High School.... Read more » - Maple Grove Rotary meetings to host speakersSpeakers covering a wide range of topics will be included in February meetings of the Rotary Club of Maple Grove.... Read more »
- Rep. Hudson discusses bills to help local students during STMA forumState Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) has authored bills to provide local schools with fairer state funding. He discussed them during a legislative forum on Jan. 24 at St. Michael-Albertville High School.... Read more »
- Hennepin County sheriffCorcoran... Read more »
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- Medina policeMonday, Jan. 16... Read more »
- Speakeasy, Italian eatery set to open soon
The transition of the old VFW building from clubroom to restaurant is complete. Bode Gray’s will be opening soon.... Read more » - FFA poultry team heads back to state
Several students from Norwood Young America FFA headed to South Central College in North Mankato late in the fall for regional dairy foods, soils, poultry, and leadership events. Everyone who competed did an exceptional job.... Read more » - Cologne-area development hit with fine by stateAccording to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, during 2021 and 2022, repeat stormwater violations at two housing developments owned by Loomis Homes, LLC, created potential for environmental harm. The developments, known as Winkler... Read more »
- Watertown council hears public safety, park updatesThe Watertown City Council had their final meeting of January on the 24th, which also marked the first of monthly sessions where local law enforcement and the city fire chief will be in attendance. On the... Read more »
- Craig appointed to House Energy and Commerce CommitteeU.S. Rep. Angie Craig, D-Prior Lake, has been reappointed to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for a second term.... Read more »
- Republican Seniors of Minnesota to meet Feb. 14Republican Seniors of Minnesota will hear from a retired police lieutenant during its next meeting on Feb. 14.... Read more »
- Farmington KCs to host Spaghetti BingoThe Farmington Knights of Columbus Council 2400 will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and an evening of Bingo Saturday, Feb. 25, from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Church of St. Michael, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington.... Read more »
- Suburban gun clubs host suicide prevention trainings
A 2020 Stanford University study concluded that ready access to a gun is a major risk factor for suicide... Read more » - Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary hosting omelet breakfastThe Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776 Auxiliary will host a Valentine’s Day omelet breakfast and bake sale on Feb. 12.... Read more »
- Volunteers band together in Lakeville
The Lakeville Lions 2023 Community Day of Volunteering was held Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Heritage Center in Lakeville. Organizers said they have a great turnout and zipped through all of the projects including: 200 pasta... Read more » - Events planned at Lakeville Area Arts Center
Following are events planned at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. More information can be found and tickets can be purchased online at LakevilleAreaArtsCenter.com or by calling 952-985-4640.... Read more » - Two Lakeville candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Two staff members who work in Lakeville Area Schools have been named candidates for the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.... Read more » - Apple Valley seniors for the week of Feb. 3Apple Valley seniors... Read more »
- Short Redhead Reel Reviews for the week of Feb. 3
Rating system: (4=Don't miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it)... Read more »
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