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Princeton police report: week ending April 25
The Princeton Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, April 19 8:36 a.m. Responded to a vehicle accident on Rum River Dr. S. at Highway 169. 9:45 a.m. Responded to a disturbance on a school bus on Fourth Ave. N. ...
Elk River City Council Member Mike Beyer announces reelection bid
Elk River City Council Ward 3 Council Member Mike Beyer, a 17-year resident of Elk River, has announced he will seek a second term in office. “I have learned so much over the last four years and believe Elk River is a very special place,” Beyer said. “In addition, I have been amazed at how our citizens came together to formalize the comprehensive plan which will aid Elk River in their future planning.” ...
HRA given chance to locate picnic tables downtown — temporarily
Furniture and Things offers to donate them for season to be placed on Main Street green space by Jim Boyle Editor The green strip of grass along Main Street where Elk River Meats used to stand could soon be a place to picnic. ...
Man sentenced to life for 2022 Medina murder
On April 24, Jeremiah Quan Turner was sentenced to life in prison with possible parole after 30 years for first-degree murder while committing domestic abuse. Quan will serve his sentence at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud and has 482 days of time already served. In March, the 27-year-old of Minneapolis was found guilty of the murder of Jasmine Marie Nelson at her Medina home in 2022. ...
DNR officer report May 2
District 10 - Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) monitored area angling, trapping, ATVing, and turkey hunting activities. Enforcement action was taken for turkey hunting without a license and spearing after legal hours. Griffith responded to complaints of illegally taken gamefish and miscellaneous wildlife complaints. Griffith would like to remind everyone to look at the regulations book before bowfishing, spearing and dip netting. Make sure to check dates and hours of open seasons. ...
Maple Grove police
Friday, April 19 - 9400 block of Maple Grove Parkway — Report of stolen cosmetic items at the listed location. No suspects. - 9100 block of Upland Lane — A 58-year-old male was arrested for a felony fifth degree drug warrant and taken into custody without issue. - 7800 block of Main St. — Report...
Hennepin County sheriff
Greenfield - On April 15, a deputy responded to the intersection of Woodland Trail and Pioneer Trail for an single-vehicle rollover accident. The driver was extricated by the fire department and transported to the hospital. - On April 18, a deputy responded to Dogwood Street for a two-vehicle crash. No injuries were reported. - On...
Magic earn top honors at MN Swim and Dive All-State Awards Banquet
Nobody cleans up like the Monticello Magic. At the Minnesota Swimming Coaches Association Swim and Dive All-State Awards Banquet on Friday, April 26, the Monticello Magic continued their dominance of the sport, this time out of the pool. Leading the charge was freshman Adalynn Biegler, who won the Class A Female Athlete of the Year and former Coach Tom Cannon, who was inducted into the MN Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame. ...
3 new police officers take oath of office in Rogers
Recognition of Police Department personnel led the agenda at the Rogers City Council meeting on April 23. Police Chief Dan Wills introduced three new police officers, who then took the oath of office from Mayor Rick Ihli. New officers include: • Officer Zackary Peek — A native of Maple Grove, Peek has a bachelor’s degree...
Mille Lacs County sheriff report: week ending April 25
The following incidents were reported to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, April 19 2:11 p.m. Responded to a residential fire alarm on 70th Ave. in Princeton. 2:47 p.m. Responded to a report of a smoking pile on 133rd St. in Milaca. ...
Fire billing issues reaching resolution, fire chief interviews begin May 4
Issues with the billing of local townships for fire services from the Princeton Fire and Rescue Department are close to a resolution following the work of city staff. During the Princeton City Council meeting on Thursday, April 25, City Administrator Michele McPherson provided the council with an update on the progress of the billing issues. The Princeton Fire and Rescue Department (PFRD) services multiple neighboring townships in the area, and...
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