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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Hockey: A wild adventure for Nate Prosser
Former Elk and Colorado College player Nate Prosser, signed by the Minnesota Wild after his college season, saw action in the last three Wild games, and looks forward to competing for a spot on next year's team.
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Athlete of the week: Bob Johnson, Elk River, tennis: The big push
Bob Johnson had a late start in tennis but turned into a year-round zealot and has been a big part of Elk River's success the last two seasons.
Princeton High School graduate murdered in Twin Cities
Amy Terborg, 28, a 2000 graduate of Princeton High School, was the victim of a murder in Minneapolis early Thursday morning, April 29, according to authorities. The alleged murderer, Trace Maxwell, 40, of the metro area, is reported to have … Continue reading
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A tough but wise decision about book banning
Joe Nathan column — Having objected, as a parent, to some public school assignments our children were given, I respect concerns a district 196 (Rosemount/Apple Valley/Eagan) parent raised recently. She asked that a book be removed from her youngster’s … Continue reading
2010 Census door-to-door operations begin
The U.S. Census Bureau has begun 2010 Census Complete Count Door-to-Door Follow-Up Operations with the households who have not responded to the 2010 Census. Census takers will attempt to get the basic information on the ten questions on 2010 Census … Continue reading
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Gov. Pawlenty opts out of state operation of insurance pool
NEWS RELEASE Gov. Tim Pawlenty sent a letter today (Friday, April 30) to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius opting out of state operation of a high risk insurance pool as required by the Patient Protection and … Continue reading
Posted in Hometown Source
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Klobuchar to introduce legislation targeting radon in homes
St. Paul, MN – Joined by public health advocates and homebuilder representatives, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced today Friday, April 30) that she will introduce federal legislation aimed at reducing exposure to cancer-causing radon gas in homes. Radon occurs naturally … Continue reading
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Congresswoman Bachmann says Republicans must unite
Sixth District Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann addressed the Republican State Convention on Friday. Balloting began early afternoon for endorsement of a gubernatorial candidate. Five candidates are vying for the endorsement. Rep. Tom Emmer and Rep. Marty Seifert appear to be … Continue reading
Posted in Hometown Source
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Republican gubernatorial hopefuls address party delegates
by T.W. BudigECM capitol reporterThe Republican gubernatorial endorsement hopefuls have all addressed party delegates at the Minneapolis Convention Center and convention prepares for balloting. Representatives Tom Emmer of Delano and Marty Seifert of Marshall are strong endorsement favorites, with Bill … Continue reading
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I-35W bridge maintenance work to take place April 30- May 1
Roseville, MN – Motorists will experience delays at the I-35W bridge spanning the Mississippi River on April 30 and May 1 as crews perform various maintenance on the bridge deck. The right lane and shoulder of I-35W will be closed … Continue reading
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Best Buy files suit against Ultimate Electronics over advertising claims
Best Buy filed a lawsuit against Ultimate Electronics in Minneapolis’ U.S. District Court. The suit challenges Ultimate Electronics’ advertisements stating it has the lowest prices, which the company asserts is based on daily shopping of competitors, such as Best Buy … Continue reading
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Track: Thunder win Maple Lake coed relays
The Zimmerman boys and girls track teams were champs among six schools at the Maple Lake Coed Relays and set seven meet records.
Softball: Thunder rally to clip Knights
Erin Halverson pitched the distance and got the game-winning hit as Zimmerman rallied from a 5-0 deficit to beat St. Michael-Albertville 7-6.
Eagan woman killed in apparent string of shootings
A 28-year-old Eagan woman is one of two people who were killed after two shootings connected to a Minneapolis man who later killed himself while being pursued by police. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified Amy Terborg on Friday as … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Terborg, Amy Terborg Eagan, Apple Valley, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, death, Eagan, Farmington, Gina Fredrickson, Jason Rand, killed, Lakeville, Minneapolis, Minnesota, MN, Rosemount, shooting, This Week in Dakota County, Trace Maxwell
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Where we will find Mr. Ziegler
This tragically sad week is wrapping up and I feel sort of like a dish rag. Had to take a few hours off this morning cause the world wouldn’t stop moving around and my stomach felt like I’d ridden a … Continue reading
No decision on second ballot in Minneapolis
No endorsement decision was reached on the second ballot at the Republican Party State Convention in Minneapolis. Rep. Tom Emmer received 56 percent of the vote to about 44 percent for Rep. Marty Seifert. A 60 percent threshold endorsement level … Continue reading
Daisy Leone (Hanke) Score
Daisy Leone Score, 86, died April 29, 2010 at her home in Willmar, Minn. Daisy Leone (Hanke) Score was born January 30, 1924 in Caledonia, Minn, to Ernest and Sarah (Harer) Hanke. They lived on a farm near Brownsville, Minn. … Continue reading
Posted in Caledonia Argus
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Gas leak at the Princeton VFW
As of 3:20 p.m. Friday, Princeton police and firefighters were responding to a call of a gas leak at the Princeton VFW. Crews have a section of Rum River Drive, in front of the VFW blocked off from traffic.
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Princeton grad murdered in Minneapolis
Amy Terborg, 28, a 2000 graduate of Princeton High School, was the victim of a murder in Minneapolis early Thursday morning, April 29, according to authorities. The alleged murderer, Trace Maxwell, 40, of the metro area, is reported to have … Continue reading
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No decision first ballot at Republican State Convention
Republican delegates gave about 53 percent of the first ballot vote to Rep. Tom Emmer, about 43 percent to Rep. Marty Seifert — not enough for a first ballot endorsement. Former state representative Bill Haas of Champlin, who failed to … Continue reading
FL FFA Chapter named best in the state
In keeping with the tradition of being among the state’s 10 best chapters, the Forest Lake High School FFA Chapter was named Minnesota’s best and earned the “Premier Chapter” award for 2010 at the annual state FFA Convention at the … Continue reading
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Jonny Flynn Named to T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jonny Flynn has been named to the 2009-10 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Team, the National Basketball Association announced earlier today. Flynn was named to the Second Team after averaging 13.5 points (5th among rookies), 4.4 assists (5th) and … Continue reading
Twins place Blackburn on Family Medical Emergency List
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed right-handed pitcher Nick Blackburn on the Family Medical Emergency List to deal with a personal family matter. He must remain on that list for a minimum of three days and a … Continue reading
Public safety reminds teens, parents about consequences with alcohol
As prom season ramps up for high schools, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding parents, teens and others of the dangers of underage drinking, and the legal consequences of providing alcohol to minors.
Posted in Isanti County News
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Hundreds honor victims in fatal accident
Nearly 1,000 friends, family and loved ones gathered April 28 at a Community Support Gathering at CIHS to honor and remember the lives of the individuals killed in the April 25 fatal crash just west of Cambridge. Prayers for hope … Continue reading
Posted in Isanti County News
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Creativity on display at District 911
During the Cambridge-Isanti School Board meeting April 22, students from the School For all Seasons, Isanti Primary, Isanti Intermediate, Isanti Middle, Minnesota Center, Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Intermediate schools presented artwork they created. Pictured, Rianna Engel, a seventh-grader at the … Continue reading
Conference Art Show at Braham High May 6-7
The annual Conference Art Show will be hosted at Braham Area High School May 6-7 to showcase and judge talented art students from six schools.
Parents need to stand up for equal education
ECM Editorial In a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, Deb Henton, superintendent of the North Branch Area School system, minced no words in saying that every student in Minnesota is not backed with equal funding for an education.
A sign of true sportsmanship
Dear Editor: Today I witnessed true sportsmanship just before the start of the Cambridge-Isanti High School vs. Buffalo High School JV Softball game.
Where are the values?
Dear Editor: Call me a prude, I don’t care.