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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Ham Lake Fourth of July celebration has food and fun
Ham Lake residents can satisfy their appetite to bite into a juicy hamburger or soak a councilmember in the dunk tank at the seventh annual July 4 celebration at Lions Park. The fun starts at 3 p.m. at Lions Park … Continue reading
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Former Anoka entrepreneur Winslow Chamberlain dies
Winslow Chamberlain, an “entrepreneur extraordinaire” with deep Anoka roots, died June 18. Chamberlain, age 85, passed away in his Sun City, Ariz., home. Building his entrepreneurial status in Anoka and the surrounding area, Chamberlain founded and served as president of … Continue reading
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Forest Lake’s July 4th celebration starts Wednesday
Carnival rides, food, a big parade and fireworks will all be part of the 84th annual Independence Day celebration in Forest Lake. The celebration, sponsored by American Legion Post 225, will span four days this year. The Fourth of July … Continue reading
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Legislative Auditor’s report says charter school test results similar to public results
The Office of the Legislative Auditor issued report today (June 30) on charter schools finding that while charter school students scored lower on academic tests compared to public school students, once demographic factors are weighed the test score difference is … Continue reading
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Columbus Mayor Mel Mettler takes victory lap
It was Mel Mettler by a nose Friday night as the Columbus mayor edged Forest Lake Mayor Stev Stegner in a duel of mayors at Running Aces Harness Park in Columbus. The celebrity, one-lap race was a fund-raiser for the … Continue reading
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Dennis L. Peterson
Dennis L. Peterson passed away on Monday, June 23, 2008 in Minneapolis, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Milaca to Raleigh and Marian Peterson on Dec. 1, 1944. He attended Milaca school. He worked at Cambridge … Continue reading
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Jeana Marie Dunker
Jeana Marie Dunker, age 34, of Foley, died Saturday June 21, 2008 at N. Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday, June 27, 2008 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Foley, MN and 2 :00 pm Saturday, … Continue reading
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Education Commissioner Alice Seagren not pleased with 2008 MCA-II math and reading scores
Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Alice Seagren isn’t pleased with the 2008 school MCA-II math and reading scores. “We welcome any improvement, of course, year to year,” said Seagren, speaking on Friday (June 27). “But I’m personally not satisfied that … Continue reading
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National BMX race held in Isanti
Rum River BMX hosted their first national race, the ABA Land O’Lakes Nationals, June 27-29, at their track in Isanti. Some of the top riders in the country were there to test their skills on the track. (Photo by Rachel … Continue reading
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Judith Lynn Anderson
Judith Lynn Anderson, loving known as Judy, of Sparta, Wis., passed away on June 26, 2008 at the age of 45 years. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 2 at the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham.
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Gov. Pawlenty appoints 20 to high-speed broadband task force; appointees include 3 from area
Gov. Tim Pawlenty today (Monday, June 30) announced the appointment of Stephen Cawley, Brent Christensen, Thomas Garrison, Dr. Jack Geller, Ph.D., Barbara Jo Gervais, John Gibbs, JoAnne Johnson, Richard King, Tim Lovaasen, Mike O’Connor, Dr. Kim Ross, Ed.D., Vijay Sethi, … Continue reading
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Human Rights Commission Agenda for July 2, 2008
Click on "Read More" to view the agenda for the Wednesday, July 2, Isanti County Human Rights Commission meeting. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and is located at the Isanti County Government Center, 555 18th Ave. S.W., Cambridge. The … Continue reading
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Pauline "Pat" Schmoll
Pauline “Pat” Schmoll, 91, of Caledonia, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Caledonia Care and Rehab. She was born Dec. 5, 1916 in Ligonier, Ind., to Guy and Wilma (Growcock) Besse. On Sept. 13, 1935, Pat married Leon Schmoll in … Continue reading
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Braham City Council Agenda for July 1, 2008
Click on "Read More" to view the agenda for the Tuesday, July 1, Braham City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and is held at Braham City Hall, 201 S. Broadway.
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Are you the next Anoka Superstar?
Singers are wanted for Lyric Arts Company of Anoka’s fourth annual Anoka Superstar karaoke contest. The contest takes place during Anoka Riverfest and Craft Fair, July 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Anoka Superstar tent (located at Second … Continue reading
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Shepherd House plans 'Summer Gala'
Shepherd House Ministries will hold its “Summer Gala Event,” on Thursday, July 17. This semi-formal event will be an evening of dining, entertainment, prizes and ballroom dancing.
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Blaine resident is installed as VFW state commander
Blaine resident and Fridley VFW Post 363 life member Stan Kowalski recently reached a “Greatest Generation” milestone at the VFW’s state convention.
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Authorities investigating death of an adult male in Elk River
The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department and the Elk River Police Department are investigating the death of an adult male See more in Star News.
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Golf: McLean shoots second ace of year (6-30)
A hole-in-one by former Elk football coach Terry McLean at ERCC was his second of 2008.
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Police say Scandia man takes own life at cemetery
A man found dead in Forest Lake early Sunday night died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Forest Lake Chief of Police Clark Quiring said. Police were called to Calvary Cemetery at 6:05 p.m. after receiving a call from the public. … Continue reading
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A huge local and statewide gap between reading and math
by Joe Nathan Thisweek Newspapers Something strange is going on: When state figures show only 34% of 11th graders statewide are passing the state
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Hockey: Prosser, former Elk, spends week with St. Louis Blues (6-30)
Nate Prosser, former Elk hockey player now with Colorado College, spent last week in the St. Louis Blues development camp, after being invited by coach Andy Murray and a Blues scout.
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Paul Kummet
Paul Andrew Kummet, 40, Princeton, died June 27, 2008, at Elk River. The service is July 3, at 10:30 a.m., at the Church of St. Paul, Ham Lake. Visitation is July 2, from 5-8 p.m., at the Williams-Hanson-Kaun Funeral Home, … Continue reading
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It’s now Norman August Tolzmann Park in Wyoming
It’s now official. Sunrise Meadows Park in Wyoming has been renamed Norman August Tolzmann Park. Leaders of Wyoming Township and the city of Wyoming led a program Saturday morning to formally dedicate the park and honor Tolzmann for his lifetime … Continue reading
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Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau names new board members
Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau of Forest Lake has announced its board leadership for this year. Recently elected members to serve as officers in 2008 are Kathy Lillis, Chair; Jim Trudeau, Vice Chair; Clark Quiring, Treasurer; and Bea Zaruba, Secretary. … Continue reading
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Wyoming merger feels squeeze
A decision in the contested annexation hearings involving Chisago City, Wyoming, and Wyoming Township has been postponed to July 31, from the original “decision date” of June 26, the Wyoming City Council learned on Tuesday, June 17. The change is … Continue reading
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A huge local, statewide gap between reading and math
Joe Nathan Something strange is going on: When only 30 percent of Cambridge-Isanti’s 11th graders passed the state’s math test, and only 34 percent of 11th graders statewide passed the test, we have a large problem.
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Math, reading MCA-II scores up slightly
Math and reading MCA-II assessments were up slightly in 2008, according to results released today (June 30) by the Minnesota Department of Education. —Related/Joe Nathan editorial: When only 30 percent of Cambridge-Isanti’s 11th graders passed the state’s math test, versus … Continue reading
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Charles Lindberg, Sr.
Charles Lindberg, Sr., 77, of Fridley, died at his son’s home in Mounds View on June 25, 2008. Funeral services will be held today (June 30) at Eagle Brook Church, Spring Lake Park Campus.
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Catch Benson's all-star game on TV
The 35th Annual Minnesota High School All-Star Football Game was held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Husky Stadium on the campus of St. Cloud State University. Despite an early lead, the Out-state team lost to the Metro … Continue reading
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