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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Symphony takes deposed director back
The Dakota Valley Symphony, under the direction of Stephen Ramsey, performed this spring at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. New slate of board members reverses opposing faction's firing by John Gessner Thisweek Newspapers The musical director and conductor of the … Continue reading
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Peregrines thrive at GRE
One died due to trichomoniasis, which comes from eating infected pigeons
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Pit bull owners told to have dog destroyed
Otsego officials send letter to owners of dog that attacked a 6-year-old boy
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MINDEMAN: No need to sacrifice free speech for public safety when we can have both
by Roxanne Mindeman Special to Thisweek Newspapers Burnsville Police Chief Bob Hawkins was certainly right, quoted in Thisweek
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Congestion relief expected on I-35 construction project at North Branch
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is taking additional steps to ease traffic congestion and delays as resurfacing and drainage work continues on both directions of Interstate 35 between Hwy. 95 in North Branch and Hwy. 361 in Harris through the … Continue reading
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WERNER: My favorite grocer is now selling houses
by Larry Werner Thisweek Newspapers When I walk on the treadmill in my basement rec room, I find myself thinking about Enggren
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HEINZMAN: State must grant more aid to students attending state colleges
by Don Heinzman Thisweek Newspapers Two-year state colleges finally are getting the respect they deserve, in part, because President Barack Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan say those colleges will play a big role in America
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MOVIE REVIEWS: ‘G-Force’ speeds into theaters with guinea pig power
Short Redhead Reel Reviews by Wendy Schadewald Thisweek Newspapers Rating system: 4=Don
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Gertrude Sikkink
Gertrude L. Sikkink, 89, of Cambridge, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Carstens Harbour Assisted Living Home in Cambridge. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3 at North Isanti Baptist Church.
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LETTERS: July 25-31, 2009
Got something on your mind? Send your letters to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . OR, check out our new social network where you can discuss all the issues … Continue reading
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Rogers woman steers library system into 21st century
When Therese (Ta-race) VanBlarcom was named president of the Hennepin County Library Board, it was a natural fit.
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Task force to review Lakeville’s pool needs
Group will consist of parents, teachers, business members, city and district officials and coaches by Derrick Williams Thisweek Newspapers On one side of the discussion are people who view Lakeville’s aquatic situation as unfair and argue it creates holes in … Continue reading
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Motorcyclist hurt after hitting deer near Lakeville
by Derrick Williams Thisweek Newspapers A Faribault woman is in critical condition after hitting a deer with her motorcycle in the early morning of July 25. Jodi Lynn Gates, 41, was traveling south on Dodd Boulevard near 220th Street when … Continue reading
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Cedar Avenue BRT site OK’d
Construction on the 191-stall parking lot located near 175th Street to be finished by end of September by Derrick Williams Thisweek Newspapers During its July 20 meeting, the Lakeville City Council approved a Metro Transit plan to build a 191-parking-stall … Continue reading
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Sonic opens in Cambridge
Sonic, “America’s Drive-In” featuring servers with skirts and rollerskates and a retro-era menu of fountain sodas, shakes and burgers, is holding its “soft” opening today (July 31) until 8 p.m. in Cambridge. Grand opening is set for Saturday, Aug.1, beginning … Continue reading
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Coon Rapids girl in Teen Vogue magazine photo contest
Her mom describes her style as "bohemian eclectic.? The stylist herself describes it as "all over the place.? Whatever the description, Amelia Mohn's look has landed her in the top 20 in Teen Vogue magazine's Snapshot Photo Contest. See more … Continue reading
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Christopher Peter Lindberg
Christopher Peter Lindberg was born July 5, 1984 in Los Gatos, California to Peter and Leslie Lindberg. He grew up in Santa Cruz County in California. On July 21, 2009, Christopher succumbed to a long battle with diabetes and related … Continue reading
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Get ready for great fun at Game Fair 2009
The 28th annual Game Fair, with over 300 outdoor exhibits and a multitude of fun activities for sportsmen, sportswomen and their dogs, is coming soon to Armstrong Ranch Kennels, located between Elk River and Anoka.
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Livonia Township residents gather
Top Ten Issues: • Community Character • Recreation • Natural Environment • Land Use Controls • Commercial Development • Aggregate Resources • Jobs and Local Economy • Taxes • Zimmerman • Sherburne County
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GRE drafts plan to purchase RRT
It’s hoped that buying the facility would allow the waste-to-power program to continue
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Mn/DOT works to relieve congestion on I-35 construction project
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is taking additional steps to ease traffic congestion and delays as resurfacing and drainage work continues on both directions of I-35 between Hwy. 95 in North Branch and Hwy. 361 in Harris through the end … Continue reading
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Movie-making comes to the Elk River area
Writer/director Aaron Huggett made his way up the aisle of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Elk River on Thursday, July 30, as the crew prepared to shoot a scene from “Prodigal.”
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Cash for Clunkers program revived by Congress
Washington Post — The House approved a bill this afternoon (Friday, July 31) to provide $2 billion to continue the federal government's week-old "cash for clunkers" program, which has proven so popular with consumers that it was almost out of … Continue reading
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NSP grants get people into empty homes
Jonathan Anstett signs the paperwork getting him into his first home in Zimmerman. He used NSP grant money to help purchase it.
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Pawlenty orders flags at half-staff in honor of Capt. Gramith
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has ordered that all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at the Capitol Complex, including state buildings, monuments, and grounds in proximity to and including the Minnesota State Capitol, from sunrise until sunset on … Continue reading
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Q. What does the term ‘Crime Free Multi-Housing’ mean?
Crime Free Multi-Housing (CFMH) is a program designed to make multi-family dwellings and single family rental homes safe and desirable places to live.
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Gov. Pawlenty orders flags at half-staff for I-35W Memorial Day
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has ordered that all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at the Capitol Complex, including state buildings, monuments, and grounds in proximity to and including the Minnesota State Capitol, from sunrise until sunset on … Continue reading
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Commitment to park facilities, rec program paying off
Elk River played host to a whole lot of out-of-town guests this past weekend.
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Elk River shopper thankful for caring, thoughtful act
I was shopping in Elk River recently with my daughter. We had visited a couple of stores and then stopped at Cub to pick up a few groceries.
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Universal health care should be afforded to all
As a 75-year-old with diabetes, heart disease and prostate cancer (in remission), I feel guilty about the generous coverage of my expenses, compared to the millions without coverage.
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