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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Swimming: Elks take first at Cambridge-Isanti Invite
Elk River placed first among six teams at the Cambridge-Isanti Invitational on Saturday, with the host team second.
First class of Exceptional Businesswomen honored
The first class of honorees as Dakota County Exceptional Businesswomen were recognized during a Thursday, Jan. 28 luncheon in Lakeville. The 15 recipients for the award were selected by Dakota County Tribune Business Weekly staff members after an open nomination … Continue reading
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Hockey: Elk girls clinch share of NWSC title
After beating Maple Grove 4-1, Elk River can do no worse than a tie for the championship with Centennial.
Hockey: Elk boys trip Crimson for 6th in row
Elk River has a six-game win streak in boys basketball after turning in a 3-0 victory over Maple Grove.
Hockey: Royal boys lead M8 after beating Bluejackets
The Rogers Royals won 4-1 over Cambridge-Isanti and grabbed the lead of the Mississippi 8 conference.
Hockey: Royals lose to Mound-Weskonka
Mound-Westonka, co-leader of the Mississippi 8, downed the Rogers Royals 4-1.
House Democrats present job growth legislation
by T.W. BudigECM Capitol reporter House Democrats Friday, Jan. 29 presented legislation with the focus on job growth — ideas they say Republicans can support. “We are working in the world of the doable,” said House Tax Committee Chairwoman Ann … Continue reading
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Legislator, county attorney laud juvenile detention initiative
by T.W. BudigECM Capitol reporter Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Mee Moua wanted to brag — in part about Dakota County. Moua and other supporters of a national juvenile justice reform, including Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom, were at the Capitol … Continue reading
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Secretary of State Ritchie presents O’Connor with courage award
NEWS RELEASE Washington, D.C. — Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie on Friday, Jan. 29 presented former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor with the Margaret Chase Smith American Democracy Award during the National Association of Secretaries of State … Continue reading
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Lawmakers kick off Capitol Fellowship Program
NEWS RELEASE St. Paul, MN – Several state lawmakers will kick off a new legislative internship program for persons with disabilities at a State Capitol news conference on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 8:30 a.m., in the Capitol Rotunda. The Capitol … Continue reading
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Franken announces Minnesota support for Cash for Jobs
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) on Friday (Jan. 29) announced a coalition of support in Minnesota for his “Cash for Jobs” proposal to put people back to work. More than 50 Minnesota workforce councils, advocacy organizations, chambers … Continue reading
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Second wave of 34th Infantry soldiers return to Minnesota
The second wave of 34th Red Bull Infantry Division (34th ID) Soldiers will return to Minnesota following their one-year deployment to Iraq. The next group of approximately 200 Soldiers are scheduled to arrive at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31. Since … Continue reading
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Eagan judge reappointed to juvenile justice advisory committee
Saint Paul, MN – Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Friday (Jan. 29) announced the appointment of Jean E. Hancock, and the reappointment of Chong Y. Lo, Judge Michael J. Mayer, Eagan, and Brenda J. Pautsch to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee … Continue reading
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Dance team: Elks are section high-kick champs, state next
The Elk River Dance Team is headed for the state meet for the fourth straight season after winning high-kick at sectionals Saturday.
Athlete of the week: Matt Sharp, Rogers, basketball: Muscle and flow
Matt Sharp transitions nicely from rugged blocker on the football team to agile center on the basketball team, helping both squads have successful seasons.
Basketball: Elk boys outlast Blaine
Elk River pulled away in the final minute of a a close game to beat the Blaine Bengals 60-54.
Basketball: Elk girls lose at Blaine
The rematch was a much closer game but Elk River lost again to Blaine 56-51.
Basketball: Rogers girls snag Becker
The Rogers Royals won 47-32 over Becker.
Basketball: Royals, down by 17, edge Becker to hold lead
The Rogers Royals trailed last-place Becker by 17 with under eight minutes left, but tipped the Bulldogs 68-67 on a late 3-point play by Drew Stanger, staying unbeaten in conference.
Basketball: STMA boys trip Thunder
St. Michael-Albertville held the Zimmerman Thunder in check for a 59-46 win.
Hockey: Elks top Anoka for 5th in row
The Elk boys hockey team won its fifth in a row, 4-1 over Anoka.
Football: Berger will sign with St. Cloud
Taylor Berger, Elk River quarterback and three-sport standout, says he will sign with St. Cloud State.
Sen. Leo Foley says he’s planning to run again
Sen. Leo Foley, DFL-Coon Rapids, said that he planning to run for another term in the Senate. He was elected to the Senate in 1996 and is one of the older members.
Soooo many reports on education. Do they help?
Joe Nathan column – This week’s column turns the table on researchers. Studies on schools often describe ways to improve education. Today Minnesota educators report on the reports that people write about them.
North Branch Winter Fest is just about here
Get you North Branch Winter Fest button now and be ready for the excitement coming up starting Feb. 6 with the Polar Plunge and the Arctic Open Golf Tournament on Fish Lake. Purchase of a $3 button will guarantee you … Continue reading
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Elizabeth Hawes gets life sentence for murder
Elizabeth Hawes, 45, will serve the rest of her life in prison for her role in the murder of her older brother Edwin Hawes.
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RC Boys Basketball
The Rush City boys basketball team defeated Isle 70-64, Jan. 28. The Tiger boys team now has a 11-1 overall record. The Rush City boys basketball team next travels to face Aitkin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb.1.
NB Boys Basketball
The North Branch boys basketball team lost to Irondale 47-54, Jan. 28. The Viking boys team now has a 7-9 overall record. The North Branch boys basketball team next hosts St. Francis at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, with the … Continue reading
SF/NB Girls Hockey
The St. Francis/North Branch girls hockey team defeated St. Louis Park 0-4, Jan. 28. The St. Francis/North Branch girls hockey team now has a 4-17 overall record. The Fighting Saints team will next host Chisago Lakes Area at Bethel Ice … Continue reading
RC Boys Basketball
The Rush City boys basketball team defeated Pine City 65-38, Jan. 26. The Tiger boys team now has a 10-1 overall record. The Rush City boys basketball team next hosts Isle at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28.