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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Springbrook campers learn survival skills
A forest’s castoffs are another person’s gold.
Posted in ABC Newspapers
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Chief Dave Toth gets warm send-off
Friends, relatives and co-workers gathered the afternoon of June 28 to bid Police Chief Dave Toth a happy retirement.
Posted in ABC Newspapers
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District 11 approves budget for 2010-2011
Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 personnel passionately state its mission as one “to effectively educate each of our students for success.”
Posted in ABC Newspapers
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Final fiscal year 2009-10 numbers are in
After a careful review of the final amended budget for fiscal year 2009-2010, Anoka-Hennepin School Board members approved the document June 28 as presented by Michelle Vargas, chief financial officer for the school district.
Posted in ABC Newspapers
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District 11 steps up to borrow $59 million
Anoka-Hennepin School Board members June 28 unanimously adopted a resolution for cash flow borrowing to the tune of some $59 million.
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Ham Lake celebrating the Fourth at Lions Park
Ham Lake invites its residents to celebrate America’s 234th birthday at the Fourth of July celebration at Ham Lake Lions Park.
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Local students cross road to higher ground with trip to Virgin Islands
Days were spent climbing rocky peaks in the tropical heat.
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Bohan looks to add more bodybuilding trophies
Coon Rapids resident Ron Bohan began lifting weights in the 1970s, just as the bodybuilding pastime really began to take off thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger and of course, the original Incredible Hulk himself Lou Ferrigno.
Council changes charter to comply with state laws
A city charter change to comply with changes in state law has been approved by the Coon Rapids City Council following a public hearing.
Channel will be added to county radio system
Channel capacity is being added to Anoka County’s 800 megahertz public safety radio system.
Local students cross road to higher ground with trip to Virgin Islands
Days were spent climbing rocky peaks in the tropical heat.
Great Lakes bill co-sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar
Washington, D.C. – The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today passed legislation cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar that strengthens restoration programs for the Great Lakes. The bipartisan Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act, introduced by Sens. Carl Levin (D-MI) … Continue reading
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Coon Rapids graduate takes flight as Air Force cadet
Amy Hoybook lifted off from Cardinal Nation June 7, graduating from Coon Rapids High School with highest honors and setting her sights on the great beyond.
World Cup encore: USA CUP ready for more soccer fever
Notice that annoying buzz sound coming from the television during World Cup soccer matches?
DWI Enforcer All-Stars to be honored at Target Field July 1
St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) will announce the state’s top DWI enforcers during pre-game festivities at the Minnesota Twins game at Target Field, July 1. The 2010 DWI Enforcer All-Stars include 30 law enforcement … Continue reading
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Gov. Pawlenty appoints Health Care Reform Task Force members
Saint Paul – Gov. Tim Pawlenty today (Wednesday, June 30) announced the appointment of 14 members to the Health Care Reform Task Force. Created by the 2010 Legislature, the task force is charged with studying the Minnesota implementation of the … Continue reading
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Matt Entenza describes himself as a midstream Democrat
by T.W. BudigECM capitol reporter Former DFL House minority leader Matt Entenza of St. Paul may soar over Minnesota as governor one day, but that will require political lift. A licensed pilot, Entenza, 48, is locked in a competitive primary … Continue reading
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Franken helps introduce legislation to stop Asian Carp invasion
Washington, D.C. – Today (Wednesday, June 30) U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) joined Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) to introduce legislation to permanently prevent Asian Carp and other invasive species from entering the Great Lakes. The Permanent … Continue reading
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Pawlenty sends amended request for major disaster declaration
Gov. Tim Pawlenty sent a letter today (Wednesday, June 30) to President Obama amending his request for a major disaster declaration for Minnesota to include severe storms that occurred June 17-26, 2010. This amended request extends the storm window to … Continue reading
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Emmer changes the dynamic of gubernatorial campaign
by Don Heinzman Thisweek Newspapers The upcoming election of a Minnesota governor in November has never been more important. It’s not too early to pay attention to what the candidates are saying. The campaign of five major candidates had been … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Apple Valley, Burnsville, campaign, candidate, don heinzman, Eagan, Farmington, governor, Lakeville, Minnesota, MN, Rosemount, This Week in Dakota County, tom emmer
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Research, educators: Limit computer time, promote reading & active learning this summer
by Joe Nathan Thisweek Newspapers Recent startling studies about children and computers make it even more important that we listen to educators’ advice about families’ activities this summer. Many young people love their technology. But lots of time on a … Continue reading
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July 4th Funfest adds extra day of fun this year
The 44th annual celebration features games, food, music, and more Friday through Sunday by Erin Johnson Thisweek Newspapers In honor of the city’s 150th anniversary, Eagan’s July 4th Funfest has added an extra day of fun and some new events … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cory Hilden, Eagan, Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds, eagan funfest, Eagan’s July 4th Funfest, Farmington, Funfest Committee, july 4th funfest, Lakeville, Minnesota, MN, Patriots Pancake Breakfas, Rosemount, This Week in Dakota County
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Eagan Art Festival attracts 6,000-plus
To the editor: On behalf of the Dakota Center for the Arts Board, I would like to thank our Eagan community for supporting the 16th annual Eagan Art Festival held on June 26 and 27 at Eagan Central Park. We … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Apple Valley, Burnsville, Debb Morgan, Eagan, Eagan Art Festival volunteer, Farmington, Joel Cole, Lakeville, Margie Daniels, Minnesota, MN, Olga Krasovska, Rosemount, This Week in Dakota County, Vanessa Greene
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Can we have our cake and eat it?
To the editor: At UMore Park, the University of Minnesota and the city of Rosemount can benefit by carefully studying and strategically accessing two opportunities: strip-mining of gravel deposits followed by development of a green community, and preservation of agricultural … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Alfredo DiCostanzo, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, environment, Farmington, gravel mining, homes, Lakeville, Minnesota, MN, Rosemount, This Week in Dakota County, UMore Park, University of Minnesota professor
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Doll is the kind of representative we need in Minnesota
To the editor: For the past several years our community, state and nation has been crying out for representatives who will work to end the polarization and get some work done; candidates that hail from the ranks of the everyday … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Karen I. Farber, Lakeville, Minnesota, MN, Rosemount, Sen. John Doll, state senator, This Week in Dakota County
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Obermueller supports business community
To the editor: State Rep. Mike Obermueller, DFL-Eagan, has toured our small business. We are fortunate to have someone with Obermueller’s experience working for us in St. Paul. He always inquires as to the resources needed to grow jobs in … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Apple Valley, Betty Fedde, Burnsville, DFL-Eagan, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Mike Obermueller, Minnesota, MN, Rosemount, State Rep. Mike Obermueller, This Week in Dakota County
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Holberg serves the people well
To the editor: On June 23, Minnesota’s nonpartisan House Public Information Services office released a listing of selected new laws passed during the 2010 legislative session. Of the nine laws highlighted, it is worth noting that Lakeville’s Rep. Mary Liz … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Jim Guttmann, Lakeville, Minnesota, MN, Rep. Mary Liz Holberg, Rosemount, This Week in Dakota County
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Doll, Morgan work hard for our cities
To the editor: Last week a letter was critical of state Sen. John Doll and Rep. Will Morgan for not supporting a bill that included a proposed tax increase on wealthy taxpayers. The letter’s writer took the position that because … Continue reading
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Apple Valley, Burnsville, Doll, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Minnesota, MN, Morgan, Rep. Will Morgan, Rosemount, Sen. John Doll, This Week in Dakota County
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State is in need of ‘wise and frugal government’
To the editor: To borrow a phrase from Thomas Jefferson, Minnesota is in desperate need of a “wise and frugal government.”
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Mike Marzano, Minnesota, MN, Rosemount, This Week in Dakota County
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Politicians need perspective
To the editor: I partly agree with Larry Werner’s June 3 editorial “I like coffee shops and polite political discourse.” We ought to restore honesty, civility, tact, common sense and enlightenment in our political discourse.
Posted in Sun Thisweek
Tagged Apple Valley, bad guy, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, good guy, Joe Niedermayr, John Kline, Lakeville, Larry Werner, Minnesota, MN, Rosemount, This Week in Dakota County
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