Monthly Archives: October 2010

Kitchen fracas leaves man with critical injuries, suspect charged with attempted murder

Bail has been set at $1 million for an alleged knife-wielding attacker after an argument that started between kitchen employees at Q Mandarin restaurant in Cambridge Sunday, Oct. 31 left two people wounded, one of them critically.

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2010 Voter Guide: Farmington/Lakeville

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Polls open Nov. 2, for mid-term elections

All those going to the polls will be voting for a United States representative, a governor and lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor and attorney general. Three seats on the state supreme court are up for re-election along with … Continue reading

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Blaine stops FL, 48-23 in sectional football

Forest Lake has been eliminated in the Section 7AAAAA football playoffs. The Rangers lost at Blaine on Saturday, 48-23 in the sectional semi-finals to end the season 4-6. The Bengals, the top seed in the Section 7 tournament, scored five … Continue reading

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Football: Royals in finals after drubbing Knights 41-0

The Rogers Royals routed St. Michael-Albertville 41-0 on Saturday and advanced to the section finals against Becker.

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Elk River man jailed for assault found guilty of more heinous crime

The the man who went to jail for assaulting Elk River homeowner Keith Glenn with a knife during a 2008 burglary was found guilty of an even more heinous crime Thursday in Sherburne County 10th District Court. Cory Daniel Bell, … Continue reading

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SLPHS sophomore dies after being hit by vehicle in Blaine

A 15-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured early Wednesday morning when she was hit by a vehicle near Washington Street and County Road 10 in Blaine. The vehicle-pedestrain accident occurred around  6:30 a.m. Oct. 27 near Northtown Mall, according to Capt. … Continue reading

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Candidates Emmer, Dayton winding up campaigns differently

by T.W. Budig, ECM Capitol reporter — The two leading gubernatorial candidates spent the last Saturday (Oct. 30) of the campaign season differently. SEE PHOTO GALLERY Whereas Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Tom Emmer was the centerpiece of an enthusiastic rally … Continue reading

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Bombers ice Eskomos' season in 7AA semifinals

Braham posts 51-18 victory, highlighted by forcing 6 Esko turnovers. Next up: Nov. 4 Section 7AA championship vs. Moose Lake-Willow River at Duluth Public Stadium

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Moorhead ends Bluejackets' season

Spuds score just enough points, force turnovers to win semifinals 9-3

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Bomber Volleyball turns tables on Tigers

Emotional playoff victory sends Braham to East Central Nov. 2

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Criminal vehicular homicide guilty plea

A man, accused in Anoka County District Court of causing the death of the passenger in the car he was driving on Hanson Boulevard, Coon Rapids, the evening of Feb. 6, 2009, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge. Continue reading

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Guilty pleas to robberies

One of two suspects charged in connection with a string of robberies in four different Anoka County communities during a two-week period in March and April has pleaded guilty to four felony charges. Continue reading

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Rallying for school levy support

Students, school staff and parents waved signs and cheered as they rallied on Saturday to support next Tuesday’s ISD 831 vote on a new operating levy and a capital bond. There were many horns honking as cars sped past the … Continue reading

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Wicklund, of Elk River, in custody for the death of Kasota woman

Tyler Wicklund, a 23-year-old Elk River man, is alleged to have murdered Jessica Buboltz, who is reportedly his girlfriend and the mother of his 1-year-old child, at her home in Kasota.

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Rosemount man faces felony tax charges

New charges raised during investigation into extortion scheme by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers A Rosemount man who officials allege was involved in an extortion scheme is now also charged with five felony tax crimes. According to the Minnesota Department of Revenue … Continue reading

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Ramsey voters to decide council, future of city management

Who will be running the city of Ramsey and how the city will be run will be decided on by voters Nov. 2. Continue reading

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East Bethel council asks for sewer and water bids

The East Bethel City Council Oct. 20 took the next steps to bringing sewer and water to a commercial area of the community. Continue reading

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Groundwater wells in two regional parks included in DNR project

Groundwater monitoring wells will be installed at two regional parks in Anoka County. Continue reading

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Athlete of the week: Jessica Grill, Elk River, volleyball: Terminator

The volleyball team needs Jessica Grill to do basically one thing, pound the ball to the floorboards, and she's done that with aplomb, notching over 700 kills.

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Volleyball: Elks done after upset loss to North Branch

In an exciting Friday night sports event, the Elk River volleyball team lost to North Branch 3-1, ending their season. The No. 3 seeded Elks had beaten the Vikings 3-0 earlier in the season.

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NB Volleyball

The # 6 seeded North Branch volleyball team traveled to Elk River and defeated the # 3 seeded Elks 3-1 (25-18. 25-17. 19-25. 25-23) Friday, Oct. 29. The Viking team now has a 18-10 overall record and will next travel … Continue reading

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RC Volleyball

The number #2 seeded Rush City volleyball team hosted and lost to the #3 seeded Braham Bombers 3-1 (27-25, 22-25, 13-25, 23,25) Tuesday, Oct. 19 in the Section 5A East Subsection Quarterfinals Friday, Oct. 29. The Tiger girls team ended … Continue reading

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RC Boys Cross Country

Rush City boys cross country team member Dan Taylor took seventh place in the Section 5A Championship at Pierz Golf Club Friday, Oct. 29 and will be advancing to the state cross country meet. Only the top ten finishers qualify … Continue reading

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Secretary of State urges Minnesotans to fly flag on Veterans Day

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie encouraged Minnesotans to honor veterans by flying our nation’s flag on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, and reminded them that the Office of the Secretary of State has a Flag … Continue reading

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Retired U.S. Navy captain Chip Cravaack seeks to upset Jim Oberstar

by T.W. Budig, ECM Capitol reporter – The Eighth Congressional District has been epicenter of political tremors this election normally not felt in the big DFL district. Congressman James Oberstar, DFL-Chisholm, is currently seeking his 19th term in the U.S. … Continue reading

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Young Life director charged with criminal sexual conduct

Mark Steven Holm, director of East Central Minnesota Young Life since 2004, was formally charged Oct. 29 in Isanti County Court with felony 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct with a juvenile female who attended the youth group in Cambridge. According … Continue reading

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Minnesota Deer Hunters Association creates cougar website

More and more, hunters, wildlife watchers and the general public are hearing of mountain lion (cougar) sightings throughout Minnesota. Do cougars really inhabit Minnesota’s landscape? In hopes of revealing new information regarding MN’s cougar population, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association … Continue reading

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Lane closures next week on Highway 96 in Grant, Stillwater townships

Daily lane closures are set next week on Highway 96 in Grant and Stillwater Townships. Closures are reportedly needed for tree trimming beneath electrical power lines.

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Southbound Interstate 35W to close Oct. 29-Nov. 1

Roseville, MN — Due to inclement weather that prevented crews from striping the roadway on Oct. 28, motorists will encounter additional closures as southbound I-35W closes at the Western Junction of Highway 62 at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. During … Continue reading

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