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Monthly Archives: February 2009
RC Wrestling
Rush City Tiger Heavyweight Josh Conant, 160-pound Kevin Johnson and 140-pound Jake Welna all placed within the top two spots at the 7A Individual Section tournament on Saturday, Feb. 28 and are headed to the Xcel Energy Center for state … Continue reading
Posted in ECM Post Review
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State gymnastics: South’s Widmar eighth all-around
Lakeville South gymnasts were busy at the Class AA individual tournament on Friday at the University of Minnesota. Kayla Widmar finished the highest all-around with a score of 37.625, which put her at eighth. Vanessa Zahratka wasn't far behind at … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
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Eagan falls in overtime in state consolation finals
The Eagan Wildcats girls hockey team lost to Irondale 5-4 in overtime in the Class AA state consolation finals on Saturday. If the game had ended after the second period, it would have been considered a success for the Wildcats. … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
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Obituary: James P. ("Jim") Voight
James P. (“Jim”) Voight, 62, died of cancer on Feb. 27 surrounded by family.
Posted in Star News
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Saturday playoff hockey: The 5AA tourney
A look at Section 5AA's first round of play at the Champlin Forum Saturday.
Posted in ABC Newspapers, Uncategorized
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Basketball: Thunder girls lose M8 finale to Princeton
The Princeton Tigers, led by Katie Loberg, beat the Thunder girls 74-59.
Posted in Star News
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Basketball: Thunder boys nipped by Princeton
The Princeton Tigers rallied and pulled out a 74-72 win over the Zimmerman Thunder.
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Swiimming: Elks make section finals in five events
The Elk swimmers swam many season and personal bests at section prelims Friday. Three relays and two individual swimmers made the top eight for section finals with many others slated for consolation finals on Saturday.
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Friday night recap: Hoops and hockey
A brief review of Friday night's action…
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Boys' hoops: Cooper handed second-place Park its third straight loss in North Suburban play
A rare Spring Lake Park basketball losing streak was extended to a season-high three games following Friday’s 93-84 loss to Cooper.
Posted in ABC Newspapers, Uncategorized
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Gymastics: Jondahl earns bronze in state 'AA' all-around
Jena Johnson, Elk River junior, placed thid all-around in Class AA at the state gymnastics meet.
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Gymnastics: Rogers' Hoover is state all-around 'A' champ
Sabrina Hoover, Rogers sophomore, captured the state all-around gymnastics championship on Friday. She is Rogers' first state high school champion.
Posted in Star News
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Basketball: Oriole boys clinch crown beating Elk
The Osseo Orioles clinched the outright championship of the NWSW on Tuesday when they beat Elk River 56-45, which also ended the Elks win streak at four.
Posted in Star News
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Basketball: Elks lose conference finale to co-champ Osseo
Elk River finished 10-8, tied for for fifth place, after a 51-46 loss to Osseo, the co-champion along with Centennial.
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Hockey: Elk girls fall to Stillwater at state tourney
Elk River lost in the state semifinals to top-seeded Stillwater Area 5-2 on Friday. The Elks will meet Edina for third place at 4 p.m.
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RC/PC Hockey
The Dragons lost their Quarterfinal game against St. Cloud Cathedral 0-9 on Friday, Feb. 27.
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Andover hockey: It was a tough double OT season-ending loss, but a record-setting step nonetheless
Andover’s seventh season of boys hockey was billed as its chance to prove itself among the top teams in the conference and jump start a winning tradition in the young program…
Posted in ABC Newspapers, Uncategorized
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FDIC issues cease and desist order to Horizon Bank
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a cease and desist order to Horizon Bank with offices in Pine City and North Branch, for what it called “unsafe and unsound banking practices.” The order was made public today, Feb. 27, … Continue reading
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Wildcats to play in consolation finals
by Andy Rogers Thisweek Newspapers The Eagan Wildcats will play for the consolation title at the Class AA state girls hockey tournament Saturday, Feb. 28 after defeating Lakeville South, 5-2, on Friday, Feb. 27. Both teams were coming off disappointing … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
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CLICKING ON THE WEB: Rocky Mountain News says goodbye
The Rocky Mountain News was quieted 55 days before it would have celebrated its 150th birthday. The final edition of the News was printed last Friday and this very popular tabloid will be no more. The Rocky Mountain News which … Continue reading
Oberstar acts to ensure recovery funds used wisely
Congressman Jim Oberstar, D-MN, is making sure that states and agencies receiving funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act use those funds properly. Oberstar is chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which has jurisdiction over a … Continue reading
Posted in Hometown Source
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Funeral services for Voight on Tuesday
Jim Voight, the former principal of Elk River High School and Salk Junior HIgh School, has died.
Posted in Star News
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Snowfall makes Minnesota state parks ready for skiers this weekend
Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will find excellent trail conditions at many Minnesota state parks, particularly on the North Shore, following Thursday’s statewide snowstorm. Park managers and staff are busy grooming trails today preparing for the arrival of families who want to … Continue reading
Posted in ECM Post Review
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Against all odds, St. Francis couple is winning
A moment of inattention behind the wheel changed Karen and Victor Schlegel's lives forever. The 2005 accident nearly took Vic's life several times and pitted Karen against her own medical profession to make sure he got the right care. See … Continue reading
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Dakota County pledges support for high-speed rail plan
President Barack Obama apparently hasn't forgotten his ties to Chicago. According to Dakota County Commissioner Paul Krause, $8 billion in additional funding "fell out of the sky? for the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative, a 3,000-mile high-speed passenger rail system with … Continue reading
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Listening session on budget in Zimmerman rescheduled due to storm
Thursday's snowstorm put the Elk River Area School's third and final listening session on the budget on hold.
Posted in Star News
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Cedar Bus Rapid Transit drives to final stage
The Dakota County Board reached a milestone Feb. 24 with the Cedar Avenue Transitway: It authorized an agreement with Apple Valley for the final design. "This document is a milestone,? Cedar Avenue project manager Christine Elwood said. "We've been working … Continue reading
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Nancy Dunbar named Cambridge Branch librarian
History was made at the Cambridge Public Library on Monday, Feb. 2, when local resident, Nancy Dunbar, started her position as the very first Cambridge Public Library Branch Librarian. The Cambridge Public Library is one of 14 branches that make … Continue reading
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Goin' low on a cold winter's day
Go away Old Man Winter. The kids at North Branch Primary School and Sunrise River Elementary scoffed at the cold Friday as they enjoyed their annual Beach Party Bag Lunch Day.
Posted in ECM Post Review
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Sheriff's office to unveil bi-weekly newsletter
The bi-weekly Sherburne County Sheriff’s newsletter, “Preserving the Peace,” will be available via the county’s Web site, www.co.sherburne.mn.us , through the law enforcement page starting on March 1.
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