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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Gymnastics: Hoover, J. Jondahl are state champs, lead Elk/Royal bonanza
The Elk River/Zimmerman/Rogers gymnastic co-op had a spectacular state meet. Sabrina Hoover captured her second state all-around crown and won uneven bars, too, while Jena Jondahl was champion in both bars and floor exercise Kaylee Jondahl won two silver medals … Continue reading
Wrestling: Elks Tyler and Eric Stevens are state bound
Elk River's Tyler Stevens and Eric Stevens each placed second in the Section 7AA wrestling tournament on Saturday to earn advancement to the state tournament.Three other Elks lost true-second matches to place third, and three placed fifth.
Swimming: Elks' Schwab wins twice at sectionals
Elk freshman Aaron Schwab won the backstroke and individual medley at Section 8AA on Saturday. No other Elks qualified for state but coach Denise Eidem called it an excellent effort as the Elks have a very young team. The Elks … Continue reading
Hockey: Elks thump Forest Lake; one win from state
Top-seeded Elk River will face Duluth East on Thursday for the section crown after being St. Franciso 5-0 on Saturday.
Athlete of the week: Matt Limoseth, Rogers, hockey: Freight train
A swift skater playing with reckless abandon, Matt Limoseth provides a lot of spark for the conference champion Rogers Royals.
Government meetings for the week of March 1-5
Little Falls Schools will have a special meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Lindbergh Elementary School in the Performing Arts Center on the second floor. Concerned residents of the district will be asked to give input on what the schools … Continue reading
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NB Wrestling
The North Branch wrestling team is sending four individuals to the State High School Individual Wrestling Championships. John Morrison and Jake Kostik both took Championships, while Patrick Mork and Justin Bergerson both earned second place medals in the Section 7AA … Continue reading
RC/B Wrestling
The Rush City/Braham wrestling team is sending two individuals to the State High School Individual Wrestling Championships. Josh Welna and Frank Smith both earned second place medals in the Section 7AA Individual Championship Tournament Feb. 27. Also placing within the … Continue reading
RC Boys Basketball
The Rush City boys basketball team defeated Isle 62-47, Feb. 26. The Tiger boys team is now in second place in the Great River Conference with a 13-2 conference and 17-3 overall record. (Braham is first with a 14-1 conference … Continue reading
RC Girls Basketball
The Rush City girls basketball team ended its regular season by defeating Ogilvie 42-29, Feb. 25. The Tiger girls team finished the regular season ranked fifth in the Great River Conference with a 9-7 conference and 14-8 overall record. The … Continue reading
NB Girls Basketball
The North Branch girls basketball team ended its regular season with a loss to St. Francis 38-36, Feb. 25. The Viking girls team finished the season ranked sixth in the North Suburban Conference with a 7-9 conference and 13-13 overall … Continue reading
NB Boys Basketball
The North Branch boys basketball team lost to St. Francis 59-45, Feb. 25. The Viking boys team is now ranked tenth in the North Suburban Conference with a 2-12 conference and 9-15 overall record. The North Branch boys basketball team … Continue reading
NB Boys Hockey
The North Branch boys hockey team ended its season with a loss to section ranked third, Hermantown in the Section 5A Quarterfinal Championship, Feb. 25. The Vikings boys team finished tied for first place in the Two Rivers Conference with … Continue reading
Blaze win consolation title
Burnsville’s Amanda Colin made her last game on the varsity girls hockey team special. She helped the Blaze win the consolation title in the Class AA state girls hockey tournament on Saturday with three goals and an assist.
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Gymnasts take home medals from State Meet
Alex Illg and Bluejackets place 3rd behind new champ Northfield at Class AA Team Finals
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Gymnastics: Rogers ties for 6th at state
The Rogers gymnastics team slipped a bit from its section performance and tied for 6th at state team competition. But there's another day to go, with individual competition where Elk and Royal gymnasts are among top contenders.
Basketball: Thunder boys lose to STMA
Zimmerman lost to St. Michael-Albertville 69-61 and finished 6-10 in the Mississippi 8.
Basketball: Rebels trip Elks, wrap NWSC title
Hot-shooting Champlin Pakr won 84-58 over the Elks and clinched the conference title.
Basketball: Royal boys beat Becker, will finish 2nd
The Rogers Royals won 84-52 over Becker and wrapped up a second-place finish in the conference.
Swimming: Elk advance in all events
The Elk swimmers will have entrants in the finals or consolation heat, or both, in all swimming events, after doing well in Section 8AA prelims Friday.
House DFLers expected to attempt to override Pawlenty veto
by T.W. BudigECM capitol reporter On Monday (March 1) House DFLers are expected to attempt an override of Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s veto of recent General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) legislation. House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, DFL-Minneapolis, explained today (Friday, … Continue reading
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Area wrestlers advance to state meet March 3-6
Little Falls sophomore Dillon Kifer (37-4) won the Section 6AA title at 130 pounds Saturday. Kifer was the only Flyer to advance to the State Class AA Tournament March 3-6 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
He will face Cody Schunk (30-3) of Wabasso/Red Rock Central in the first round of the state tournament.
Many area wrestlers from Royalton/Upsala, Pierz and Holdingford advanced to the State Class A Tournament, including:
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Princeton city officials at Capitol this week on a mission
by T.W. BudigECM capitol reporter City of Princeton officials escorted by a state senator were at the Capitol this week on a mission. Princeton City Council Member Paul Whitcomb and Community Development Director Jay Blake delivered a letter to Gov. … Continue reading
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New Wilderness Project focuses on diversity, achievement
Embarking on an adventurous journey culminating in discovery and community celebration, sophomores at Coon Rapids High School attended a New Wilderness Project assembly Feb. 18. Boulders and fallen trees dotting the landscape of the wilderness navigated on this journey represent … Continue reading
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Blaine driving arrest yields four charges
The arrest of a Coon Rapids man in Blaine on an Anoka County warrant and for driving after revocation has resulted in the filing of four new charges, three of them felonies, against him in Anoka County District Court. Richard … Continue reading
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St. Francis Boy Scout Troop celebrates 40th anniversary
Some had never met but they all had a bond. During its 40th anniversary dinner, former St. Francis Boy Scout Troop 511 members shared memories and stories Jan. 10. About 75-80 people filled the Bar None Residential Treatment chapel to … Continue reading
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Math League a big plus for students and the state
Joe Nathan Column — Like a coach describing a terrific ski run, Eastview High School Math League coach Mike Haugh“nailed it’ when he wrote recently that Minnesota’s High School Math League helps students learn to think. “Some kids get by … Continue reading
DFL leaders expect little change in forecast
Democratic leaders expect Tuesday’s release of the February state budget forecast to show little or modest change to the state budget. “Whatever happens won’t be major,” said Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller, DFL-Minneapolis. House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, DFL-Minneapolis, expressed … Continue reading
Census forms will soon be in the mail
In the coming weeks, area mailboxes will include mailings from the U.S. Census Bureau as part of the decennial census. The census form includes 10 questions designed to get an accurate count of the country’s residents. See more in Kelly … Continue reading
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Friends and family honor Anoka County deputy’s memory
Almost 13 months ago, a heart attack claimed the life of 50-year-old Anoka County Sheriff’s Deputy Eugene “Tony” Fitzloff. Fitzloff’s name will live on for many years. Every time somebody approaches the fishing pier at Ham Lake Park, they will … Continue reading
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