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Elk River Area School District preparing more fields in Zimmerman
Special to the Star News The Elk River Area School District will continue to deliver on its commitments to the Zimmerman community, made possible by the 2019 bond and referendum, with another series of projects this construction season. “We continue to examine our list of needs throughout the district, and of course facilities were a large part of our process in turning to voters in 2019 to fund multiple projects...
Anoka-Hennepin students pack meeting following school board member’s threat to cut equity programs
School board member Matt Audette said in a social media post that he would block passage of the district’s budget unless it eliminated a lengthy list of racial and gender equity measures. The post Anoka-Hennepin students pack meeting following school board member’s threat to cut equity programs appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Lawrence receives committee assignments
Newly elected state Rep. Bryan Lawrence, R-Princeton, has received his committee assignments after being sworn in on April 2. He will be serving on the Education Finance and the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committees through the end of the session. Lawrence was recently elected via special election to succeed the retired Rep. Kurt Daudt, R-Crown.
Maple Grove Police Celebrate Return of SROs to ISD279 Schools Amid National Debate
Maple Grove Police Department took to Facebook to express their gratitude for the return of School Resource Officers (SROs) Missy Parker and Tony Mollen to the Independent School District 279. The department highlighted the story by David Schuman which underscored Maple Grove's endorsement of SROs within its schools. "Grateful to have SRO’s, Missy Parker & Tony Mollen return to @ISD279 schools. Great story by David Schuman who dedicated time report Maple Grove’s support for SROs," the post read, celebrating the officers' comeback.
Elk River police report: Boy, 8, is in vehicle as thief opens door, steals purse; assault reported on Highway 169
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor A boy was inside a vehicle in Elk River when a male opened the door and stole a purse. A woman reported that her vehicle was parked in front of Dawn of Discovery Childcare, 19280 Evans St., at the time of the theft. The vehicle was running and her 8-year-old...
Motorcyclist injured in crash on 101
An Elk River man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway 101 in Otsego. Ronnell Shaw, 58, was taken to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids with injuries that the Minnesota State Patrol described as non-life-threatening. The Kawasaki motorcycle was southbound on Highway 101 near 90th Street NE just before 12:30 p.m. April 14 when it crashed, according to the State Patrol. Alcohol was not involved, the State Patrol said.
Blaine Police Department Highlights Career of Veteran Detective Tom Johann
Blaine Police Department shined a spotlight on one of their long-standing detectives, Tom Johann, in a recent social media post that gave the community a closer look at the man who has been wearing the badge for nearly three decades. Detective Johann started his tenure with the City of Blaine Police Department (BPD) back in 1995, and in an employee profile published by Blaine Police Department's official Facebook page, he shared his journey and the various roles he has undertaken within the department, including Patrol Officer, School Liaison Officer, and Detective on the Drug Task Force.
EDA willing to take over electric vehicle chargers in downtown Elk River
The Elk River Economic Development Authority expresssed support at an April 1 work session to take control of ownership and operation electric vehicle chargers located in the downtown area. The Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU)recently shared with the EDA its desire to no longer own and operate electric vehicle chargers in the downtown area. Rather than remove them, ERMU inquired whether the EDA would be interested in taking over ownership of the chargers. ERMU General Manager Mark Hansen and Sara Youngs of ERMU were present April 1 to share operational and financial information. There was a discussion on the costs, rates, locations, and benefits of transferring the electric vehicle chargers to the EDA. The EDA is supportive of taking on the charges and doing an evaluation in the next 18 months. City staff will work on the transition of the chargers from ERMU to the EDA.
Local DFL holds first in-person convention since 2018
by Jim Boyle Editor Local Democrats gathered at Prairie View Middle School in Otsego on Saturday, April 13, for the Senate District 30 DFL Convention. This was the group’s first in-person convention since 2018 after the pandemic. “So much has...
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