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Mille Lacs County sheriff report: week ending May 9
The following incidents were reported to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, May 3 7:26 a.m. Responded to a commercial burglary alarm in 160th St. in Milaca. 10:31 a.m. Responded to a neighbor dispute on 235th St. in Milaca. ...
Princeton man sentenced after August shooting
David Alan Padilla, 60, of Princeton, was sentenced in court on Thursday, May 9, to 185 days in the Mille Lacs County Jail after recklessly discharging a firearm within the city in August 2023. Padilla was facing charges of harassment with a dangerous weapon, making threats of violence with the intent to terrorize, and a dangerous weapons charge for recklessly discharging a firearm within a municipality. All charges are felony-level offenses. ...
Motorcycle crash leaves Princeton man injured
A Princeton man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Elk River on Saturday, May 11. The single-vehicle accident caused non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 11:15 a.m., Paul Bloomstrand was traveling southbound on Highway 169 near mile marker 163 in Elk River on a 2008 Harley Davidson FLHT motorcycle, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At...
Backroad Meats expands to the highway
The meat processing business opens new store on Highway 169 Every summer, many Minnesotans travel north on Highway 169 through Milaca on their way to their cabins, camping, and the lake where they spend their weekends. This summer, they will have a new pit-stop along the way where they can stop to grab meat products to enjoy on their weekend getaways. ...
Sherburne County sheriff report May 16
The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s): - Kimberly Jo Alexander, 51 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for MSD Harassment Restraining Order violation. - Kristin Markham, 48 of Princeton, MN 55371 for MSD Disorderly Conduct. - Shari Boyum, 60 of Pease, MN 56363 for MSD 5th Degree Assault. ...
Milaca High School Senior Spotlight: Cami Moy
Milaca Chamber intern eager to continue path in marketing With graduation for Milaca High School seniors swiftly approaching, graduates are eagerly looking forward to their futures and reflecting on their education journeys thus far. Cameron “Cami” Moy is no different. Moy’s experiences throughout high school helped her discover the path she hopes to follow through...
DNR officer report May 16
District 10 - Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) worked a busy fishing opener on Mille Lacs Lake. Anglers talked about the great weather and had good success with fishing. ATV and off-highway motorcycle activity was also monitored. Assistance was given to a local agency on a fire. Enforcement action was taken on ATVs and off-highway motorcycles operating on a state highway, angling without a license, and boats missing various safety equipment. A reminder to have a wearable lifejacket for each person on...
Filing for Mille Lacs County and state offices begins May 21
Filing for Mille Lacs county offices and state legislative seats begins May 21 and ends Tuesday, June 4. All members of the Minnesota House of Representatives are up for election this November. Three Mille Lacs County commissioners and three Soil and Water Supervisor positions will also be on the ballot. Most area cities and school districts also have elections this fall. Filing for those offices takes place July 30 through...
PHS March students of the month
Princeton High School recently celebrated its March students of the month with a breakfast. Back row (L to R): Trista McGraw-Science, Isabella Bebeau-Art, Kyleigh Noble-Student at Large, and Jenna Bumgarner-CTE. Front row (L to R): Sophia Zarletti-English, Morgan Mundt-Music, Matthew Fouquette-Social Studies, and Shelbi Winskowski-World Language. Not Pictured: McKenna Flett-Phy Ed/Health and Addy Polaski-Math.
Work begins to fill two key positions at Sherburne County
County auditor-treasurer and veterans service officer are both retiring by Joni Astrup Associate Editor A process is underway to fill two key positions in Sherburne County. Veterans Service Officer Bruce Price is retiring on May 24 and Auditor-Treasurer Diane Arnold...
Princeton track competes in Section 5-2A true team meet
Tigers have a taste of what the Section 5-2A meet will look like later this spring The Princeton boys and girls track and field teams had a preview of what to expect in the Section 5-2A tournament later this spring, as the Tigers competed in the Section 5-2A true team tournament on Tuesday, May 7, at Rocori High School. The Princeton boys finished in sixth place out of 13 teams with 488 points, while the girls team finished in 12th place out of 13 teams...
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