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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Snocross: ERX had special guest for final event
Elk River Extreme Motorpark hosted a standout young racer from Sweden as it closed out its 2009-10 competitive season on March 11. Meanwhile, the ERX is attracting many youngsters to the sport. In fact, on the circuit they're calling it … Continue reading
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State employees raise more than $1,066,000 for charities
Saint Paul, MN – Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau, Honorary Chair of the 2009 Minnesota State Employee Combined Charities Campaign, today (Wednesday, March 31) announced that state employees raised $1,066,394 during this year’s effort. The total amount raised consists of 3,110 … Continue reading
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Ice out on Forest Lake called on Wednesday, March 31
The ice is officially out on the Forest Lake chain of lakes. Corbett Johnson, the local lake observer, said the official ice out date will go down on Wednesday, March 31 when all three lakes were clear of ice. All … Continue reading
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Students gives special ‘Peter Pan’ performance
Poised before a rapt audience, their movements sure and confident, their eyes glistening in the spotlight and with minds eager to deliver profound and dramatic lines, 19 Blaine High School students took the stage March 22 and 23 and performed … Continue reading
Seven stores destroyed in fire
Seven of eight stores in one building of the Northdale Shopping Center were destroyed by fire the early morning hours of Nov. 26, 1966, a Friday.
Flushing of hydrants to start April 5
Spring hydrant flushing will begin in the city of Coon Rapids Monday, April 5.
Stimulus funds sought for computer centers
Federal stimulus dollars are being sought to expand computer access and computer literacy in Anoka County.
County selects its new veteran service officer
Allison Lister has been named Anoka County’s new veterans service office director.
Coon Rapids robbery suspect tied to other crimes
An armed robbery at the CVS store, 10930 University Ave. N.W., Coon Rapids, Saturday morning (March 27) has been tied to a string of other robberies by a lone male in Anoka and Hennepin counties over the past two weeks.
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Tomb Guard identification badge awarded to PFC Joel Prins
PFC Joel Prins was honored on Feb. 5, as he received the least awarded badge in the military; the Tomb Guard Identification Badge, also known as the Sentinel Badge. PFC Prins is the son of Tim and Nancy Prins of … Continue reading
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Consumers tell BBB of bad experience with Wise Guyz
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota has given Wise Guyz Technical Services, LLC, a computer repair firm located in St. Paul, an F rating due to unanswered complaints and a pattern of complaint activity. Customers who … Continue reading
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A Blaine man pleads guilty to felony charge
A Blaine man, who was accused of breaking into an Anoka residence the early morning hours of Dec. 12, 2008, threatening to kill everyone inside, has pleaded guilty in Anoka County District Court to a felony charge and has been … Continue reading
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Interventions decrease failure-rate by one-half
Spring Lake Park High School’s intervention efforts to help kids falling behind in their grades have proven to be successful.
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County names new veterans service director
Allison Lister has been named Anoka County’s new veterans service office director.
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Ted’s Store reopens
Breathless after racing down the street and bursting through the door, the little boy trembled with glee, his eyes watering and his cheeks flush with excitement.
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10 selected as Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalists
St. Paul, MN – Ten teachers from across the state have been named finalists in the 2010 Minnesota Teacher of the Year program. A selection panel of 24 leaders in the areas of business, government and non-profits selected the finalists … Continue reading
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Veterans Affair Commissioner Dyrud retiring effective April 14
Saint Paul, MN – Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced today (Wednesday, March 31) that Clark Dyrud, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is retiring from state service effective April 14. Gov. Pawlenty also announced the appointment of current Deputy … Continue reading
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Perfect score: Andover teen aces ACT
The first time Aaron Schneberger took the ACT exam, it was not under the best conditions.
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Students connect to make smart decisions
Students from across the state met in Anoka Saturday for the 2010 Minnesota Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) state conference.
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Ramsey at odds over management of city
Although the Ramsey Charter Commission thought it had made its final recommendation years ago, it will be asked to reconsider its recommendation that the city move to a council-city manager form of government.
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No question, with contract in place, Joe Mauer must produce
by Luther Dorr, ECM Staff Writer — Fort Myers, FL – Other than some uncertainty about the closer position as the season opener nears, it appears the roster of the Minnesota Twins will end up about where most thought it … Continue reading
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Storm spotters learn their stuff during training session in Caledonia
Super cells, squall lines, updrafts, downdrafts, micro-bursts, roll clouds, wall clouds, shelf clouds, scud clouds, funnel clouds, tornadoes. Jeff Boyne knows all about them. Storm spotters, those brave souls who venture out in the worst weather imaginable, also need to … Continue reading
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District 12 Republicans endorse Gazelka, LeMieur and Goedker
Morrison County and Crow Wing County Republicans endorsed former State Representative Paul Gazelka for the Minnesota State Senate Saturday, March 27, during their Senate District 12 Endorsing Convention held in Brainerd. Gazelka, a Brainerd businessman, served in the Minnesota House … Continue reading
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Office of Secretary of State organizes campus outreach tour
St. Paul, MN — The Office of the Secretary of State announced today (Wednesday, March 31) that it is teaming up with colleges and universities in the month of April to organize non-partisan voter education and outreach events. Secretary of … Continue reading
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Large posse hunts for suspect in Blaine area; evades capture
by Tim Hennagir, Life Editor – A police suspect who fled police after a Minneapolis traffic stop and stabbed a police dog in a wooded area in northeastern Blaine evaded capture Tuesday. More than a dozen law enforcement agencies, a … Continue reading
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Who will win the Final Four tournament?
Following are opinions from Mille Lacs County Times editor-sports editor Gary Larson, reporter Luther Dorr and former Times intern Logan Marxhausen who’s now on the sports staff at the St. Cloud State University Chronicle. Note: This feature is written on … Continue reading
Ice-out on Forest Lake called on Wednesday
The ice is officially out on the Forest Lake chain of lakes. Corbett Johnson, the local lake observer, said the official ice-out date will go down on Wednesday, March 31 when all three lakes were clear of ice. All three … Continue reading
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Citywide garage sale days
Citywide Garage Sale Dates: North Branch – May 1 Stacy – May 8 Rush City – May 15
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Second annual Transition Planning Expo is April 27
Are you or do you know or work with a young person who will be transitioning out of school and planning future goals? If so, then the second annual Transition Planning Expo is for you.
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55 Alive classes coming up
55 ALIVE classes are coming up in Rush City. The four-hour and eight-hour classes will be offered Monday and Tuesday, May 3 and 4 (8 hour) or Monday, May 10 (4 hour), Time: 6- 10 p.m. at the Rush City … Continue reading
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