Monthly Archives: July 2010

Elk River skater Rachel Halvorson joins Disney show

Rachel Halvorson, 18, of Elk River, left Saturday for a plumb of a first job — joining Disney on Ice for its Toy Story 3 show. Her Elk River Figure Skating Club coaches and fellow skaters are quite thrilled and … Continue reading

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Aug. 10 primary: rundown of statehouse, congressional races

by T.W. BudigECM capitol reporter Primary voters on Aug. 10 will decide which candidate advances to the November election in a number of contested area statehouse and congressional races.

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Additional closures scheduled for Highway 10 resurfacing in northern Twin Cities Metro suburbs

Press Release, Roseville, Minn. — Northern Twin Cities Metro motorists will encounter additional lane and ramp closures this weekend on eastbound Highway 10 between Interstate 35W and Highway 65 in Mounds View and Blaine.  The restrictions are in addition to … Continue reading

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College for kids and teens at Kid U

Hundreds of children hit the books, perfected new skills and explored virgin territory when the annual Kid U/College for Kids and Teens took to the classrooms at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in July.  

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DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton profiled

A veteran DFL warhorse is making another charge.

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DFL gubernatorial candidate Matt Entenza profiled

Former DFL House Minority Leader Matt Entenza of St. Paul may soar over Minnesota as governor one day, but that will require political lift.

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DFL gubernatorial candidate Margaret Kelliher profiled

One image of her childhood she likes to conjure is the girl on the tractor.

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Anoka looking for help to finish last piece of the trail

The city of Anoka is applying for grant money to complete a trail connection along the Rum River.

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Zion Lutheran Church welcomes new senior pastor

Anoka’s Zion Lutheran Church is welcoming a new senior pastor to its congregation.  

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Anoka’s Cygnus Academy charter school closing

Anoka’s charter school Cygnus Academy will not reopen for classes in the fall.

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Interlachen bridge in Ham Lake to be replaced

There are speed bumps and then there is the speed bump of Interlachen Drive.

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Cross country walker passes through Anoka County

Step by step, day by day, through scorching heat, driving rain and impending storm Louis Figueroa keeps a determined pace.

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Beef O’Brady’s hosting outdoor party

Beef O’Brady’s in Andover is hosting an outdoor party on behalf of the Andover Fire Relief Association Saturday, Aug. 14 from 4 p.m. to midnight.

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Archery hunts planned for CR Dam and Rice Creek parks

Controlled archery deer hunts have been scheduled in two Anoka County regional parks this fall in an effort to manage the white-tail deer population in those parks.

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Mary Kay Klankowski

Mary Kay Klankowski, 63, of La Crescent, Minn., died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. She was born March 17, 1947, in Caledonia, Minn., to Arnold and Mercedes (Manhart) Schieber.  Mary was a 1965 graduate … Continue reading

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Two weeks until Green Acres withdrawal deadline

 Minnesota farmers need to notify their county assessor before Aug. 16 if they want to withdraw non-agricultural, class 2b rural vacant land from Green Acres without facing a payback of property taxes deferred under the program.

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Eagan family survives carbon monoxide scare

Home did not have detectors; law requires them within 10 feet of bedrooms by Erin Johnson Thisweek Newspapers When they woke up with headaches at 6:30 a.m. and their two young daughters began vomiting, the Welfingers knew something was terribly … Continue reading

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Old-time ‘base ball’ game will feature local celebrities

Event will also feature picnic, concert as part of Eagan’s 150th anniversary celebration by Erin Johnson Thisweek Newspapers “Base Ball” in 1860 looked very different from the baseball we play today, with underhanded pitchers, gloveless players, and no walks allowed. … Continue reading

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Break-in & theft at Sandquist Baseball park

A man has been accused in Anoka County District Court of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old Blaine boy while giving him helicopter rides.

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Break-in & theft at Sandquist Baseball park

Back to work for fall athletes Monday, Aug. 16

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St. Cloud Amatuer Baseball Hall of Fame display has an error

Recently, I was in St. Cloud, visiting the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF) at the St. Cloud Civic Center with my father while he was in town visiting. As we sat down to dinner, he mentioned to me … Continue reading

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Vikings report for training camp without Favre, for now

The Minnesota Vikings reported to Mankato, Thursday, for training camp without the man who will likely be under center come September. Brett Favre still has not given the Vikings an answer whether he will suit up for a second season … Continue reading

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Brandon Jennings

Brandon M. Jennings, 16, of Onalaska, died Sunday, July 18, 2010. He was born in La Crosse on Aug. 29, 1993 to Michael and Lisa (Wilkes) Jennings.  Brandon was a student at Holmen High School. He had many interests that … Continue reading

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5th annual John Larson Memorial Ride Aug. 22

To celebrate the summer, kids are invited to the end of the summer celebration at the Cambridge Intermediate School on Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m.

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2010 Fall Sports opening practice info for high school teams

Back to work for fall athletes Monday, Aug. 16

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Earl Gallagher

Earl R. Gallagher, 81, of Caledonia, died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. He was born Jan. 8, 1929 in Caledonia to William and Susan (Thery) Gallagher. Earl farmed all his life outside Caledonia. … Continue reading

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America's Great Outdoors

Southeastern Minnesota’s firearms early and late deer seasons will remain at nine days this fall and bucks must have at least one four-point antler in order to be legal for harvest, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today. … Continue reading

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Free postural screens slated

Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the Back-To-School Back Pack and Postural Screening week at Ideal Health, a Chiropractic Wellness Center located at 18336 Joplin St. in Elk River.

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Registration now underway at RHS

Rogers High School is accepting registrations for new students.

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Otsego to host “Get the Scoop” ice cream social

Otsego Elementary School is hosting a “Get the Scoop” ice cream social and parent information night at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the school (8125 River Road NE, Otsego).

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