Legislators should prioritize solutions to hunger 5:02 AM (4 hours ago)
Minnesota’s food banks, food shelves and food distribution programs are stretched to the absolute limit after three straight years of record-breaking demand for emergency food help. The statistics behind this claim are stark: Hunger Solutions reports Minnesotans made almost 9…
Just Drive Day celebrates 10th anniversary (copy) 11 May 4:00 AM (yesterday, 4:00 am)
Just Drive Day marked 10 years of distracted driving awareness this weekend in Monticello, with safety education made as fun as possible.
State lawmakers look to more than double annual fee paid by EV owners 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
The price of driving electric vehicles in Minnesota may well increase as lawmakers look to wrap up work on a transportation funding plan.
Headline 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
Otsego is experiencing growing pains, and with that comes the responsibility to spend taxpayer money wisely - not on vanity projects. Our tax base is made up of families and farmers, and every increase in taxes matters.
Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday, May 10 with help of mail carriers 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
Stamp Out Hunger is the annual food drive by the National Letter Carrier’s Association.
Pinewood remains closed following costly acts of vandalism 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
Pinewood Golf Club remains closed after the beloved course in Elk River was vandalized the night before it was supposed to open for the 2025 season.
Evening of the Arts 2025 in pictures 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
Elk River High School hosted its annual Evening of the Arts on Thursday, April 24. The free event welcomed students, parents and community members with an eclectic selection of musical performances, cultural displays, student art demonstrations and more. There were…
Headline 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
I have lived in Minnesota for most of my life and worked in education for over 30 years. During my time as a teacher, I worked primarily in high poverty elementary schools. During my time in these schools, I observed…
Ground broken for new hotel, restaurant in Monticello 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
A ceremonial groundbreaking this week marked the start of construction on a new hotel and restaurant complex in Monticello that will join the city’s Pointes at Cedar development.
Line Avenue, Yale Court projects moving ahead 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
With the conversion of Highway 169 into a freeway in the rear view mirror, the Elk River City Council approved Line Avenue Realignment Project as well as one for Yale Court.
Alpha & Omega Farm starts season with sizzling events 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
Alpha & Omega Farm is firing up its wood-burning ovens and getting its animals primed for visitors as the farm prepares for the upcoming season of farm-fresh experiences.
Local education leaders discuss Workforce Readiness at chamber luncheon 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
On Tuesday, April 29, more than 35 local business and community leaders gathered at the Wyndham Garden Hotel for the State of Education: Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow luncheon, hosted by the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce. The event…
Touching history – stopping by a bridge in Selma, Alabama 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
Reading about history is fascinating, but experiencing a historic location firsthand is unmatched.
ERPD traffic enforcement gets a lift from the state 10 May 9:00 PM (yesterday, 9:00 pm)
The Elk River Police Department is about to get more creative in its efforts to combat distracted driving.
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FORT McCOY, Wis. — Sgt. Ronnell D. Shaw, of Elk River, a horizontal construction engineer noncommissioned officer with the 850th Engineer Construction Company, 682nd Engineer Battalion, 84th Troop Command, competed along with 13 other soldiers from across the Midwest during…
Sen. Lucero opposes vaccinations by coercion 6 May 7:47 PM (5 days ago)
Current state law permits the conscientiously held beliefs of the parent or guardian to exempt their minor child from immunization. The law has been in place since 1978. A pair of recently introduced bills, SF 3439 co-authored by five Democrats…
8 artists earn CMAB Individual Artist Awards 5 May 9:00 PM (6 days ago)
The Central Minnesota Arts Board recently announced its Individual Artist Award (IAA) recipients for 2025.
Father Paul Hedman of Coon Rapids is new chaplain for National Guard 5 May 9:00 PM (6 days ago)
The Minnesota National Guard’s new chaplain, Father Paul Hedman, preaches at the Church of the Epiphany in Coon Rapids. He was sworn in recently on the steps of the St Paul Cathedral.
Grant will fund arts classes at Elk River Library 5 May 10:34 AM (6 days ago)
The Central MN Arts Board has awarded a total of $255,795 in support of 31 arts projects, including several in the greater Elk River area.
Hot Dish: Moist chocolate ‘wacky cake’ makes for rich birthday treat 4 May 9:00 PM (7 days ago)
Every year, I bake myself a birthday cake. It’s something I’ve been doing for nearly two decades now, since I first started baking.
COLUMN: Wright County group calls for people to standup 3 May 9:00 PM (8 days ago)
Over 300 residents attended the “Standup for Democracy” Rally at the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall on April 19th, and they’ll be back on Saturday, April 26, at 1 p.m. to continue the call for truth, accountability, and responsible leadership.
Bids go out for Anoka Cannabis dispensary, budtender sought 3 May 9:00 PM (8 days ago)
A site has been selected, a construction manager hired and plans voted on (but not finalized) for Anoka’s foray into a municipally owned cannabis sote. The council voted 3-0 to pass site plans and set a bid date on April…
School district seeks members for new Facilities Task Force 3 May 9:00 PM (8 days ago)
The Elk River Area School Board is looking for people to serve on a new Facilities Task Force to develop recommendations for the School Board to review.
Ramsey council OKs solar panels on closed landfill 3 May 9:05 AM (9 days ago)
The Ramsey City Council unanimously approved a site plan review for a Solar Energy System on its closed landfill.
Editorial cartoon for May 3, 2005Northstar phase out leaves riders with uncertainties 2 May 5:00 PM (9 days ago)
Metro Transit is planning on phasing Northstar service out of the north metro. As service plans to shift from rails to new bus lines, Metro Transit held an informational open house on April 29 at Anoka City Hall — but…
Elk River police report: Stump grinder worth $20,000 stolen from business 2 May 3:30 PM (9 days ago)
A utility trailer and a stump grinder have been stolen from A1 Rent It in Elk River. The theft was reported on April 29.
Public safety bill increases funding, but some in MN House say it isn’t enough 2 May 3:24 PM (9 days ago)
As the Minnesota Legislature assembles a new two-year budget for public safety needs, some lawmakers are concerned that crime victims and incarcerated people will not get the help they need due to limited funding.
Developer lays out plans for 172 lots in new housing subdivision in Otsego 2 May 3:08 PM (9 days ago)
A Lakeville residential land developer is proposing a 172-lot single family housing subdivision in Otsego.
'Sleeping Beauty' opens May 10 in Elk River 2 May 3:00 PM (9 days ago)
The curse is cast. The magic is real and one kiss will change everything.
Big Lake Township author melds fiction, social commentary in fourth book 2 May 2:00 PM (9 days ago)
In penning his latest novel, Big Lake Township author Jeff Hill views himself as something of a modern-day Harriet Beecher Stowe as he tackles a subject that’s as divisive today as slavery was in the time of the famed abolitionist.
Wild turkey commits fowl act in Big Lake 2 May 12:00 PM (9 days ago)
Imagine waking up on a beautiful spring morning filled with sunshine and birdsong amid a bright blue sky — only to find a wild turkey in your house.
Otsego will buy a mini hydraulic excavator 2 May 9:30 AM (10 days ago)
A CAT 306 mini hydraulic excavator will soon join the City of Otsego’s fleet, replacing an older piece of equipment.
At historic Kelley Farm, a new season begins to unfold 2 May 3:00 AM (10 days ago)
At the historic Oliver Kelley Farm, tucked away along the banks of the Mississippi River in Elk River, visitors can immerse themselves in a working farm of the 1860s — complete with barnyard animals, fields of crops, activities in the…
TruStone chosen as naming sponsor for Rogers Activity Center 1 May 11:00 PM (10 days ago)
TruStone chosen as naming sponsor for Rogers Activity Center
Oil change business moving into shuttered Wells Fargo in Rogers 1 May 11:00 PM (10 days ago)
The Rogers City Council has approved a site plan and variance request by T5 Rogers for property at 13510 Rogers Dr.
Column: Helping youngsters prepare for the future 1 May 9:30 PM (10 days ago)
A new national poll reminds me of one of the most important roles that adults play: Helping young people prepare for the future. Though we face uncertainty, national award-winning journalists David Brooks and John Merrow have helpful advice.
Otsego approves quote for crack filling 1 May 9:00 PM (10 days ago)
The Otsego City Council has authorized T.A.G. Asphalt and Concrete in Ham Lake to complete the city’s 2025 crack filling project at a price of $3.20 per pound with a project cost not to exceed $87,874.
Spectrum High School makes playoffs at Quiz Bowl National Championship 1 May 9:00 PM (10 days ago)
Spectrum High School in Elk River joined 153 of the top quiz bowl teams from small public high schools at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago for the 2025 Small School National Championship Tournament to determine who was the best.
Artists sought for Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase 1 May 9:00 PM (10 days ago)
The Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase (SAVAS) committee is issuing a call for local, adult artists to take part in its 2025 exhibit.
Column:How to use our waste more effectively 1 May 9:00 PM (10 days ago)
Dear EarthTalk: “Can we do a better job repurposing outdated technology instead of recycling or trashing it?” — R.T Smith, via e-mail
Athlete of the Week: Kennedy Stanislowski hits hole-in-one for Elk River girls golf 1 May 9:00 PM (10 days ago)
On Wednesday, April 23, Elks junior Kennedy Stanislowski accomplished something many golfers, both professional and amateur, dream of — she hit a hole-in-one.
DNR urges safety around cold water 1 May 7:23 AM (11 days ago)
Anglers and paddlers have wasted little time getting out on open water across Minnesota. However, with water temperatures still dangerously low, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone around lakes, rivers, and ponds that cold water is dangerous and…
New Five Below store to open in Elk River on May 2 29 Apr 9:00 PM (12 days ago)
Five Below is opening a new store in Elk River on Friday, May 2.
Elk River man involved in pedestrian fatality in Plymouth 29 Apr 12:30 PM (12 days ago)
An Elk River driver was involved in a pedestrian fatality Monday morning in Plymouth, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Injured bear cub, found in field, recovering from broken leg 27 Apr 2:15 PM (14 days ago)
An injured bear cub is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Garrison, Minnesota, after a woman found it in a field north of Elk River.
Elk River police report: Lightning strikes a chicken coop 27 Apr 2:00 PM (14 days ago)
Lightning reportedly struck a chicken coop in Elk River, causing a fire inside it.
Elk River Police Department will host High School Academy this summer 27 Apr 1:00 PM (14 days ago)
Registration is now open for the Elk River Police Department’s Summer 2025 High School Academy.
Public feedback sought on Northstar 27 Apr 11:00 AM (14 days ago)
The Metropolitan Council is seeking feedback from current Northstar Commuter Rail riders and potential transit users as it advances plans to transition from commuter rail to bus service options along the Northstar corridor, according to a Met Council news release.