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Monthly Archives: June 2009
ERHS relieved as NWSC won't have to add big four
The four big former Classic Lake were directed to the Lake Conference by the MSHSL, a relief to Elk River officials, because it means the Northwest Suburban won't have to take them.
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Volleyball: Elks' Finkbeiner plays for AAU national champ team
Rachel Finkbeiner, ERHS senior-to-be, helped the Northern Lights Mizuno 17-3 team capture the championship at AAU 17-and-under nationals.
Posted in Star News
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Tennis: Brandell is tourney runner-up; Johnson-Ness win doubles
Elk River's Mitchel Brandell was runner-up to Grant Leisner of Anoka in a Northwest Suburban Conference tennis tournament in Elk River while Elk teammates Bob Johnson and Ryan Ness were doubles champions.
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Golf: Mac Buege qualifies for junior nationals, Colton for state Open
McCabe Buege of Rogers will join his brother Colton at PGA junior nationals after winning a qualifier. Meanwhile, Colton added the State Open to his July schedule by taking second in a qualifier.
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U.S. Senate campaign left legacy of welts, bruises
However graciously the two main contestants parted ways in the U.S. Senate race, there remains a legacy of welts and bruise. The campaign was intense.
Posted in Hometown Source
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Sen.-elect Franken promises “to do my best”
A winner emerged today (Tuesday, June 30) from the haze of the eight-month U.S. Senate post-election battle, and that winner was Democrat U.S. Senator-elect Al Franken. "I promise to do my best, to work hard,? said Franken, speaking outside of … Continue reading
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Two criteria must be met on new booster seat law
Q: The new booster seat law that goes into effect soon has me confused. Is it age 8 AND under or all children under age 8 that need to be in a booster seat. When I watch the new channels, … Continue reading
Check with DMV about whiskey plates
Q: I got a DWI last year (my first one) and had to get "whiskey plates" because I was over .20. It has been over a year now and my question is, what is the process to get "normal" plates … Continue reading
Booster seats require both lap and shoulder belts
Q: Our vehicle has a lap type seat belt only in the center of our pickup(1997 Toyota Tacoma). We use this to buckle in our four-year-old son, without a booster. I understand that starting July 1st, all children are required … Continue reading
You must have proof of insurance in vehicle
Q: Hi, I know you have to have insurance but is it required to be in your vehicle so you can produce it if asked (I carry mine simply because it's the handiest place to keep it)? I thought you … Continue reading
Check with your insurance company
Q: Will my insurance go up if I got a careless driving fine with no points taken off? Rahime, Charleston, SC Rahime, Sorry, I don't know. You need to ask your insurance company about that. I would think it would. … Continue reading
Tint law hasn’t changed for a long time
Q: I was recently pulled over for my window tint. When I first purchased the car 4 years ago it already had window tinting of 20% on all the windows and after always being pulled over I changed the 2 … Continue reading
Check with local police or Motor Vehicle Crimes unit
Q: In November of last year I bought a car never got the title went to court in April the judge ordered a $60 refund for court cost and the title be transfered to me in 30 days Icalled the … Continue reading
Collector’s plates have a purpose
Q: Hi, My question relates to the very frustratingly vague language in the Collector Plate usage law. In a previous post, you said, "It means you can't use it for things like going to get milk from the … Continue reading
Non-alcoholic beverages not considered open containers
Q: Are non-alcoholic beverages considered open containers since they have <0.5% alcohol? Thanks! Gary, Brooklyn Center, MN Gary, Your question is worded kind of funky there, but I think you want to know if you can be charged for … Continue reading
Making a turn on a shoulder gets vehicle out of traffic
Q: If I pull onto the shoulder of the highway before making a righthand turn off the highway (no turning lane) will I be ticketed for driving on the shoulder? Example, pulling onto the shoulder to turn into a driveway … Continue reading
Nearly every crash is caused by driver error
Q: A friend was recently in a car "ACCIDENT" and received an innattentive driving ticket when the officer finally showed up. I know this officer has to have facts to prove these charges and I was wondering what his facts … Continue reading
Legislative advisory commission says Pawlenty's pending unallotment 'unwise'
The Legislative Advisory Commission today (Tuesday, June 30) passed a resolution calling Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s pending $2.7 billion state budget unallotment "unwise." Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller, DFL-Minneapolis, questioned whether the future legislature would ever pay back the K-12 funding … Continue reading
Posted in ECM Post Review
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District looks to fund balance in lean times
A strong fund balance will keep the Princeton District operating through the economy’s lean years.
Posted in Princeton Union Eagle
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Election bill is the county's problem
Mille Lacs County must pay a bill of $8,208 from the state for a May 26 hearing on a violation of election statutes in Princeton Township during the March 10 election for township supervisor.
Posted in Princeton Union Eagle
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Infant dies Onamia father is arrested
The death of a 10-month-old girl has led to the arrest of the infant’s father and authorities investigating.
Posted in Princeton Union Eagle
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Audit says city is in 'good financial condition'
In a poor economy the city of Princeton is doing a good job of managing its finances. That was the message from Kern, DeWenter, Viere, LTD., the auditing firm that took a look at the city’s books for 2008.
Posted in Princeton Union Eagle
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Legislative Advisory Commission calls unallotment unwise
The Legislative Advisory Commission today (Tuesday, June 30) passed a resolution calling Gov. Tim Pawlenty's pending $2.7 billion state budget unallotment "unwise.? The Legislative Advisory Commission today (Tuesday, June 30) passed a resolution calling the Gov. Tim Pawlenty's pending $2.7 … Continue reading
Posted in Hometown Source
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City council approves all five zoning requests for CJC
The Houston County Criminal Justice Center (CJC), which has been in the works for more than a dozen years, took a gigantic step towards becoming a reality Monday night. The Caledonia City Council unanimously approved five separate zoning requests to … Continue reading
Posted in Caledonia Argus
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“It’s now time to come together,” says former Sen. Coleman
Former Republican U.S. senator Norm Coleman conceded the long-fought U.S. Senate race this afternoon. "It's over,? Coleman said, speaking in the backyard of his St. Paul home. "It's now time to come together,? said Coleman, his daughter Sarah standing at … Continue reading
Posted in Hometown Source
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City to levy for sewer
A project to provide sanitary sewer services to the city’s recently annexed KAW mobile home park is heading forward.
Posted in Princeton Union Eagle
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Obama, Klobuchar offer Franken congratulations
President Barack Obama today offered congratulations to Sen.-elect Al Franken from Minnesota. "I look forward to working with Senator-Elect Franken to build a new foundation for growth and prosperity by lowering health care costs and investing in the kind of … Continue reading
Posted in Hometown Source
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Park plan must be reviewed
The agreement the Princeton School Board has with the city of Princeton for the use of Mark Park will go back for a little tweaking.
Posted in Princeton Union Eagle
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Gov. Pawlenty says he will sign election certificate today
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said this afternoon that he will sign an election certificate today, certifying Al Franken, DFL, as the next U.S. senator from Minnesota. Former Sen. Norm Coleman earlier today conceded the Nov. 4, 2008 senatorial election and … Continue reading
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KARE 11 meteorologist Yuhas speaks to Tigers about tornados
“Grab a tree and see how hard it is to pull out of the ground,” KARE 11 meteorologist Jonathan Yuhas challenged the kids at Princeton Tiger Club last Thursday at South Elementary.
Posted in Princeton Union Eagle
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