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Football playoffs: Irish, Cougars advance to quarterfinals
Class 6A teams now playing for trips to U.S. Bank Stadium Rosemount defensive coordinator Parc Williams watched with admiration as the Irish offense plowed through St. Michael-Albertville for yet another first down. “I’m loving this,” he said. With good reason. Rosemount’s offense was giving Williams’ defense an extended break, and it was bleeding the clock in the second half as the Irish finished off a one-sided 35-7 victory in the second round of the Class 6A football playoffs Nov. 6. St. Michael-Albertville (4-6) shut out three of its previous four opponents, but Rosemount (7-3) quickly eliminated that possibility by driving 72 yards in 10 plays – all on the ground – for a touchdown on the game’s first possession. The Irish kept on rolling, gaining 430 yards – 347 on the ground – in reaching the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2023 and 14th time overall. They will play Prior Lake at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Maple Grove High School. With Rosemount’s rushing game dominating, that meant the Irish offensive linemen were having a good time. “It’s a great offense to block for,” said senior Max Meger, the Irish’s center. “Of course, it’s fun running down
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Crow River Senior Center news
The Crow River Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senior are invited to come for activities, events and/or lunch. Check out the activity calendar for all activities available and our lunch calendar for daily lunches, both available on the website. The senior center will be closed on Nov. 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Cribbage Tournament Fridays starting at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $1. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. to get registered. Center Bingo Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1:30 p.m. and bingo sponsored by Seniors Helping Seniors on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Senior Community Services Home Program will be offering information relating to their services the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Movie Club, Friday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. Call the Senior Center to sign up. Make a Wish Minnesota presentation with Esther: Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. Call the Senior Center to sign up. Peggy Munro presents: Girls in a World at War. Friday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m.
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Shrek the Musical takes the stage at Rogers High School
An unlikely hero, a talking animal sidekick and a princess in need of rescuing take center stage in Shrek the Musical, coming to the Rogers High School Performing Arts Center this weekend. Featuring many of the classic fairy-tale characters audiences know and love, the musical delivers a message about embracing differences and recognizing that the things that make us unique are what make us strong. Performances are scheduled for: - Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. - Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. - Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available online at: rogersroyalstheatre.com . (Editor’s note: Information for this report was provided by Lydia Lee.)