Monthly Archives: September 2009

Parenthood comes too quickly for Forest Lake High School seniors

Teen moms are statistics, says Lori Pringle.  And she would know as the parent of an 18-year-old who is now in the role herself. A cute, laid-back senior at Forest Lake High School, KC Pringle is what most people would … Continue reading

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300 visit Oliver Kelley Farm, 11 paintings help earn money

ELK RIVER – Nearly 300 people visited the Oliver Kelley Farm Saturday to view and purchase paintings by local artists and to watch sorghum being made from canes into syrup. News of the paintings helped attract 450 for the weekend, … Continue reading

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Princeton Mayor Jeremy Riddle relates series of events

Princeton Mayor Jeremy Riddle spoke at a press conference shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, to summarize the events of the morning. He stated that a suspicious-looking package was found at each of locations in the city shortly … Continue reading

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1,001 vehicles use new I-35W MnPASS Express Lanes

NEWS RELEASE St. Paul, MN – On the first day of operation today (Wednesday, Sept. 30), 1,001 vehicles used the new MnPASS Express Lane on I-35W between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. between 42nd Street and downtown Minneapolis. Mn/DOT this … Continue reading

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Sherburne County sheriff says no threats to county schools

After word got out regarding the suspicious packages found in Princeton this morning, Elk River and Zimmerman area residents became worried about local schools. Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott said there have been no threats in Sherburne County, and school … Continue reading

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Suspicious packages in Princeton taken away by bomb squad units

Agents from the FBI and ATF joined local law enforcement in Princeton early today (Wednesday, Sept. 30) trying to determine the contents of three packages that were left at three different locations. Packages were left at the Princeton Post Office, … Continue reading

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Twins announce plans for final series in the Metrodome

NEWS RELEASE Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Twins have announced plans for the final regular season series in the Metrodome, starting Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4 against the Kansas City Royals. The Twins have raised the curtain … Continue reading

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Jail inmate attacks another after argument over TV remote

by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers A Dakota County Jail inmate with a history of domestic violence has been charged with felony assault for multiple fractures to another inmate’s face after an argument about television channels. According to the complaint, on … Continue reading

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Second candidate enters sheriff’s race

by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers Dakota County Chief Deputy Dave Bellows announced Monday that he will run against Apple Valley Police Sgt. Mitch Scott for Dakota County sheriff in 2010. Bellows’ announcement came a week after four-term Dakota County Sheriff … Continue reading

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Lakeville South students promote chemical-free event after football game

by Tad Johnson Thisweek Newspapers It may be too early to be thinking about winter, but a group of Lakeville South High School students’ idea is gaining speed like a snowball chugging down hill. The school’s first Homecoming Party in … Continue reading

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National TV show highlights local unsolved crime

by Kara Hildreth Thisweek Newspapers Hoping to ignite a spark into an unsolved kidnapping and bank robbery two years ago in Farmington and Apple Valley, “America’s Most Wanted” television show highlighted the case Sept. 19. The kidnapping and bank robbery … Continue reading

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Residential property owners expected to pay less as city levy increases

by Kara Hildreth Thisweek Newspapers Because residential market values are decreasing, the amount Farmington homeowners will pay on the city portion of their property taxes will decrease in 2010, according to city officials. The Farmington City Council approved a preliminary … Continue reading

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School Board increases preliminary levy 1.83 percent

by Kara Hildreth Thisweek Newspapers Decreasing home values are expected to hold property taxes steady despite a projected 1.83 percent increase in the Farmington School District tax levy for 2010. While the $376,021 preliminary levy increase should also increase the … Continue reading

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Richard Lissy

Richard “Stumpy” Lissy, 62, of Stanchfield, died September 29, 2009 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis due to heart complications.  A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at Strike Funeral Home-Cambridge Chapel. Visitation will be held … Continue reading

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Steven L. Seth

Steven L. Seth, 60, of Mora, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2009.

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Darrell Dietrich

Darrell Dietrich, 81, of Anoka died September 27, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

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Gordon Keith Tomlinson

Gordon Keith Tomlinson, 83, died at this home in Brunswick on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 after enduring a seven-year battle with cancer.

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Marvin M. Noren

Marvin M. Noren, 90 of Cambridge, went home with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at GracePointe Crossing East of Cambridge.

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NB football fans get a thrill, despite loss

It was supposed to be a blow out. On paper the much larger, more experienced Irondale knights were supposed to clean house at the North Branch homecoming, somebody forget to tell the Vikings that.

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Rush City stuffs Aitkin on the football field

The Rush City Tiger football team soundly defeated the Gobblers 50-21 last Friday at Aitkin. The Tigers were able to make big plays on the ground and through the air to build a big lead, 29-13, in the first half … Continue reading

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Vikings drop match to section rival

Despite a strong come back victory in game one, the Viking volleyball squad (4-5) still lost a 3-1 decision (25-15, 15-25, 18-25, 15-25) to section opponent Elk River (6-5).

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NB runners finish strong at Hudson meet

The North Branch cross country teams traveled to Hudson, Wis., Wednesday and competed against some new faces. Stiffer competition and a shorter time between meets meant new challenges for the excelling teams.

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RC cross country runners perform well in individual competition

The Tiger boys and girls varsity cross country teams did not qualify to compete as teams in the Milaca Mega Meet last Saturday, but individual runners placed well.

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Tiger volleyball team serves up aces to Aitkin

The Rush City Tiger volleyball team defeated Aitkin 3-0 after losing to Ogilvie 1-3 last week, serving 90 percent or better as a team in both games.   Rush City’s Heather Herberg goes up for a spike. “The girls came … Continue reading

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NB girls soccer team struggles in Homecoming games

The North Branch girls soccer team (2-8) continue to struggle offensively posting a 2-0 loss to Robbinsdale Cooper (1-9-1) and a 6-1 loss to St. Francis (6-2-4) during Homecoming week.

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Former Vice President Mondale, Wetterling endorse Sen. Clark

by T.W. BudigECM Capitol Reporter Former Democratic vice president Walter Mondale has endorsed Sen. Tarryl Clark, DFL-St. Cloud, in her run for Congress in the 6th Congressional District. “I believe that Tarryl Clark can lead the 6th District in a … Continue reading

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Jury: Fall’s here, it’s time for soup!

I’m kind of glad that the fall weather is upon us. I like fall. I look forward to making nice hot dinners and relaxing with my family around the supper table.

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Queens, a princess and a pumpkin

It could be the start of a Cinderella story, but it was just the scene in Central Park Saturday morning as Ambassadors Melissa Melby, Jessica Wojcik and Courtney Warren posed by the “big pumpkin” with 10-year-old Michaela Kost, who had … Continue reading

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NB girls tennis team showing improvement

Despite their losses last week, coach Tom McLaughlin said, “A couple of shots dropping in here or there and we would have won the match. I felt it was that close.” Dropping two decisions last week to NSC rivals Totino-Grace … Continue reading

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New ECFE instructor finds work rewarding at Rush City schools

After 15 years as a stay-at-home mom, Corinne McKenzie is back in the work force as an Early Childhood Family Education instructor in Rush City. She joins three other new teachers in the school district this year …

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