Monthly Archives: August 2010

Band on a stick at the State Fair features Burnsville Blaze Band

The Burnsville Senior High School Blaze Band marched through the Minnesota State Fair on Friday, Aug. 27 as part of the daily parade and high school marching band competition. Dakota County was well represented that day with the Rosemount Fire … Continue reading

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Franken calls on Russia to reopen market to poultry imports

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) today (Tuesday, Aug. 31)joined a bipartisan group of 29 of his colleagues in urging the Russian government to immediately reopen their market to U.S. poultry imports. In June, Sen. Franken requested that … Continue reading

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Federal legislation seeks to clarify prescription disposal

Hopkins, MN – Representatives from law enforcement and health care will join U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar at 10 a.m. in Hopkins Wednesday, Sept. 1 to celebrate Senate passage of legislation she authored to provide consumers with a safe and responsible … Continue reading

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Pawlenty order directs agencies to decline Obamacare participation

NEWS RELEASE Saint Paul – Gov. Tim Pawlenty today (Tuesday, Aug. 31) signed Executive Order 10-12 directing state agencies to decline all discretionary participation in the federal health care legislation known as Obamacare. “Obamacare is an intrusion by the federal … Continue reading

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School District 15 considers locker advertising to boost revenues

Pink jellyfish floating across the lockers would help with shrinking budget revenues and rising costs. The St. Francis School District 15 School Board is weighing the pros and cons of allow advertising on school lockers. The idea was presented to … Continue reading

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District 11 middle, high schools shift to trimester time

When school starts Sept, 7, Anoka-Hennepin’s high schoolers will crack the books on 5×3 time, registering for five classes per day, with the school year divided into trimesters. That gives a new look to the high school syllabus, since for … Continue reading

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Minnesota voters in military urged to apply now for absentee ballots

St. Paul, MN – Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminded Minnesota voters serving in the military and those who will be overseas on Election Day to apply now for their absentee ballots. Doing so ensures that they can begin receiving … Continue reading

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Extra "Move Over" enforcement marks Trooper Ted Foss anniversary

St. Paul, MN — Flashing lights mean “move over” in Minnesota — it’s the law. Today, Aug. 31, the Minnesota State Patrol and several agencies statewide will increase patrols to enforce the state’s “Ted Foss Move Over” law. The effort … Continue reading

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Valid 21-day license permit will prevent charge of expired tabs

Q: Hi there trooper. I just purchased a car for my husband and the tabs on the car are expired. We haven’t gotten new tabs for the car yet but the seller gave us a 21-day permit to put on … Continue reading

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Special orange LEDs for scooter not illegal

Q: I have recently been looking into buying a moped or scooter. When I get it I want to modify it to look sort of like a land speeder. I also wanted to put some orange leds in it to … Continue reading

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ABC Newspapers photo contest winners are announced

A photo of a St. Paul church at night took top honors in the 2010 ABC Newspapers photo contest. James Campbell of Coon Rapids captured the winning photo using a tripod and patience. For his efforts, he will receive a … Continue reading

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Eagan man sentenced to 25 years for distributing child pornography

An Eagan man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing more than 600 images of child pornography through the Internet. Keith James Hubbard, 53, was charged last September with one count of distribution of child pornography. … Continue reading

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September 1, 2010 – Solutions

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Pro soccer team in Blaine is desperate for financial partner

Several weeks ago, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) released new higher standards for Division 2 professional soccer teams playing in a USSF-sanctioned league in 2011, according to an Aug. 30 National Sports Center press release regarding the future of … Continue reading

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Cougar girls tennis win New Prague Invitational

Lakeville South girls tennis walked away from the eight-team New Prague Invitational as team champions. Besides placing first as a team, several Cougar players won first in the individual singles and doubles tournament play.  No. 1 singles Shelby Henderson, No. … Continue reading

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Tags' Jerry Thompson retires

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Apple Valley dance team hosts community car wash

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Head coach Mike Cross among 5 Elk coaches not reinstated yet

Head coach Mike Cross was among five Elk River coaches remaining on paid administrative leave, the District 728 school board announced Monday, as an investigation of a hazing incident continues. Meanwhile, the football program for grades 10-12, suspended since Wednesday, … Continue reading

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Lac qui Parle controlled goose hunt deadline is Sept. 15

A contract has been awarded by the Anoka County Board for an erosion control project in the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

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Either-sex permit required for antlerless deer

A contract has been awarded by the Anoka County Board for an erosion control project in the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

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Flyers girls cross country takes second at Milaca

By BRICE LEHNER Sports Editor brice.lehner@mcrecord.com The Little Falls girls cross country team took second place out of 20 teams at Monday’s Milaca Early Bird Invitational cross country meet. The Flyers finished with 83 points, including a second-place finish from … Continue reading

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Man lifted following Rogers crash

Early this morning (Aug. 31) a 58-year-old man was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital after being extricated from his vehicle.

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Ex-day care owner charged with criminal sexual conduct involving girl, 11

by John Gessner Thisweek Newspapers A 55-year-old man is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving an 11-year-old girl at his former day care in Burnsville. Kay Willard Brown, Eden Prairie, was charged Aug. 25 in Dakota County. The girl, … Continue reading

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Republicans plan preforum rally

Republicans are planning a preforum tax rally at the State Fair Friday morning at their headquarters on Carnes Avenue. A whole slate of their candidates are expected to appear, including their candidate for governor, Rep. Tom Emmer. Minnesota Public Radio … Continue reading

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Lakers advance in Class C tournament

By BRICE LEHNER Sports Editor brice.lehner@mcrecord.com Lastrup Lakers pitcher Chad Weiss extended his scoreless innings-pitched streak to 41 innings, Saturday, in the Class C amateur baseball state tournament in Bird Island before the Luverne Redbirds mustered two runs in the … Continue reading

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Eagan man sentenced for distributing child porn

by Erin Johnson Thisweek Newspapers An Eagan man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing more than 600 images of child pornography through the Internet. Keith James Hubbard, 53, was charged last September with one count … Continue reading

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2010 state ranch rodeo will be held in Caledonia Sept. 11 & 12

Jason Crouch of Spring Grove closes in on a calf during a “doctoring” competition held recently in Caledonia. This will be one of the competitions that will be part of the 2010 State Ranch Rodeo that will be held in … Continue reading

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Up Clothes and Personal opens Sept. 1

Kelly Meyer, at left and Karen Ness stand by a rack of kid’s clothing at their new shop, Up Clothes and Personal, holding new sunglasses.                    Photo by Craig Moorhead On Sept. 1 parents in the Caledonia … Continue reading

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School maintenance staff keeps busy this summer

Caledonia High School hallways shine just prior to the start of the school year.                                     Photo by Craig Moorhead You might think things would be quiet in our local schools between spring … Continue reading

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Brownsville home destroyed in Sunday morning blaze

A fire destroyed the Terry Bills home, 9518 Highway 26, Brownsville, Sunday morning.

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