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Granny helps to make seniors’ Christmas season bright

Depending on the kindness of strangers, Granny’s Christmas Closet seeks to make seasons bright for seniors in need. Continue reading

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Five people arrested as bust closes about 20 open cases

Vehicle owners in Zimmerman can rest a little easier now that a string of burglaries has been solved by the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department solved potentially 20 open burglary cases and will be able to … Continue reading

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Five arrested as Zimmerman vehicle break-ins solved

  Vehicle owners in Zimmerman can rest a little easier now that a string of burglaries has been solved by the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department solved potentially 20 open burglary cases and will be able … Continue reading

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Schools seek a business partnership

Westwood and Zimmerman elementary schools are seeking a partnership with local businesses to develop an “Adopt A Classroom” program at both schools.  No financial commitment is required for those that choose to participate. Suggested activities include reading in classrooms, sponsoring … Continue reading

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Chamber develops an e-newsletter

The Zimmerman Chamber of Commerce is developing a Community E-Newsletter. The newsletter was one of many ideas generated by the chamber’s new Tourism Committee that was formed after a recent presentation by the Minnesota Department of Tourism at the chamber’s … Continue reading

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Fire department open house, dance planned

Zimmerman/Livonia Fire Department’s annual open house and dance will be held Saturday, Sept. 10 at the fire station. The open house runs from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and the dance from 8 p.m.–midnight. The dance will feature live music by the … Continue reading

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Insurance will cover lightning strike July 23 in Zimmerman

The city of Zimmerman has filed a claim with the city’s insurance company, League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, over a lightning strike that occurred on July 23 at the Fourth Avenue water tower.  The city’s public works director, Dave … Continue reading

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Zimmerman works on budget for 2012

by Nathan  Warner Contributing writer The Zimmerman City Council is considering a possible levy increase of $63,105 from 2011 levels in order to present a balanced budget. City Clerk/Treasurer Kary Tillmann presented the preliminary 2012 revenue and expenditure budgets summarized … Continue reading

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Body of missing Zimmerman man found

The body of a missing Zimmerman man has been found. On Aug. 17 the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office located Kristofor Shannon, 36. He was found deceased near Royalton, Minn. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office does not suspect any foul play … Continue reading

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Elodie Marybeth Golla, Thursday, July 28, 2011

Golla Brian and Sheri Golla of Zimmerman announce the birth of their daughter, Elodie Marybeth, Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Maple Grove Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds,10 ounces and was 21 inches long. Elodie has a brother, Mason, 3. Grandparents … Continue reading

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Jonathan Lloyd Rotz, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011

Rotz Jason and Maria Rotz of Zimmerman announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Lloyd, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton. He weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Grandparents are Lloyd and Sharon Hoffman of Pierz … Continue reading

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Charles Jon Webb, Saturday, July 16, 2011

Webb Rich and Rachel Webb of St. Francis announce the birth of their son, Charles Jon, Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He has a … Continue reading

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Carson Daniel Kastner, Aug. 8, 2011

Kastner Dan and Michelle Kastner of Zimmerman announce the birth of their son, Carson Daniel, Monday, Aug. 8, 2011. He weighed 7 pounds and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Ed Schugowski of Ramsey and Ron and Helen Kastner of … Continue reading

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Farmers markets continue into fall

Harvest is in full swing, and area farmers markets will continue operating into the fall. Here is a rundown of local markets: •Elk River Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 29. The market is in the parking lot of … Continue reading

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Bear movement spotted in Zimmerman

Sheriff, DNR says sightings haven’t been reported but they offer precautions on subject by Nathan Warner Contributing writer Area residents sighted at least one black bear in Zimmerman this past week. Kathryn Schleifer said she was driving on County Road … Continue reading

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Chouinard/Sprague

Chouinard/Sprague Greg and Jeanne Isaac of Elk River, along with Steven and Karen Chouinard of Zimmerman, announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Lindsy Marie Chouinard, to Joshua Scott Sprague, son of Roger and Sue Sprague of Big … Continue reading

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Bruce Herbert “BJ” Johnson, 75, of Zimmerman

Johnson Bruce Herbert “BJ” Johnson, 75, of Zimmerman, died early in the morning on Aug. 3, 2011. A funeral service will be held at Union Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 1118 Fourth St. N.W., in Elk River on Saturday, … Continue reading

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Two vehicles stolen in Zimmerman, recovered

Two vehicles have been reported stolen recently in Zimmerman, according to the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department. Both vehicles were later recovered. The thefts include: •On July 27, a Zimmerman man reported the theft of his 1995 Chevy pickup valued at … Continue reading

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Zimmerman man reported missing

by Jim Boyle Editor Kristofor Shannon, a 36-year-old Zimmerman man, didn’t show up for work on July 20 and has been reported missing by his girlfriend, according to officials for the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office. Scott Gudmundson, the chief deputy … Continue reading

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Worker, 43, who died lived for his boys

by Nathan Warner Contributing writer Jeffrey Fiereck of Zimmerman was pronounced dead at the age of 43 on July 13 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, where he was being treated for severe head injuries. Fiereck was found lying on … Continue reading

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Zimmerman man sentenced for producing child porn

by Jim Boyle Editor Scott James Whitcomb, 49, of Zimmerman, was sentenced Thursday in federal court in St. Paul for producing images of three teenage boys engaging in sexually explicit conduct. United States District Court Judge Susan Richard Nelson sentenced … Continue reading

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Zimmerman man goes missing

The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help in locating a Zimmerman man who went missing last Wednesday. On July 20 the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person. Kristofor Shannon, 36, Zimmerman, was reported missing … Continue reading

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Zimmerman man goes missing

The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help in locating a Zimmerman man who went missing last Wednesday. On July 20 the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person. Kristofor Shannon, 36, Zimmerman, was reported missing … Continue reading

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Updated: Sheriff’s department anxious to talk to ‘missing’ Zimmerman man

Kristofor Shannon, a 36-year-old Zimmerman man, didn’t show up for work on July 20 and has been reported missing by his girlfriend, according to officials for the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office. Scott Gudmundson, the chief deputy for the Sherburne County … Continue reading

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Uptown Offsale robbed

Jarrod Kemp, a 22-year-old Zimmerman man, has been charged with third degree burglary after allegedly robbing Uptown Offsale in Zimmerman. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the scene at 11:31 p.m. on July 14.  Upon arrival, they found … Continue reading

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Liquor store thief familiar to deputies

When the Uptown Liquor Store in Zimmerman was burglarized Thursday, July 14, Sherburne County deputies knew exactly who to go looking for. That’s because when witnesses said they saw a man in a white hoodie and jeans flee the liquor … Continue reading

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He made it to Alaska!

by Nathan Warner Contributing writer “James Rienstra is a foreign national who has not been authorized to enter Canada.” So read the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration form James Rienstra received when he reached the Montana/Canada border on June 14.  It … Continue reading

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Marshall/Corrow-Roller

Marshall/Corrow-Roller Margie and Randy Trisko announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Amber Karen Marshall, to Timothy Corrow-Roller, son of Colleen Corrow-Roller of Zimmerman. The couple will marry July 16 at St. Charles Catholic Church, Herman, Minn.

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Brooke Evelyn Rakotz, Thursday, June 16, 2011

Rakotz Ryan and Angie Rakotz of Zimmerman announce the birth of their daughter, Brooke Evelyn, Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Fairview Northland Regional Medical Center in Princeton. She weighed 7 pounds.

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Henry/Farmer

Henry/Farmer Ashley Henry and Matthew Farmer, along with their parents, Kevin and Barb Henry of Zimmerman and Forrest and Becky Farmer of New Brighton, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Ashley is a 2004 graduate of Elk River High School … Continue reading

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