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Elk River Star News

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ISD 728 weighs facility options after referendum defeat

Unofficial results from all 34 precincts showed 20,925 voters, or 55.46%, opposed the proposal, compared with 16,807 voters, or 44.54%, who supported it. The 4,118-vote margin left the district facing the challenge of addressing needs that Superintendent Andy Almos says remain even though the proposal did not receive enough support to move forward. “While we are disappointed, we respect the voters’ decision,” Almos said in a written response to the Star News. “We now need to listen carefully, understand the concerns that shaped the outcome, determine a path forward, and understand the tradeoffs of not moving this proposal.” Almos said he was encouraged by the community’s engagement and the questions raised during the district’s information process. He was hopeful heading into Election Day but did not take the outcome for granted. The result, he said, does not necessarily indicate which parts of the proposal voters opposed or what concerns ultimately determined the outcome. “It tells us this particular proposal did not receive enough support,” he said. “The result alone does not tell us whether the deciding concern was cost, the combination of projects, timing or something else.” The proposal included up to $350 million in bonds and a 10-year capital

Elk River, MN · 1d

KDHL AM 920

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Pedestrian Killed on Highway in Northern Twin Cities Suburb

The State Patrol says alcohol was not involved in a fatal pedestrian versus vehicle incident Saturday night.

Blaine, MN · 11h

Elk River Star News

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Elk River girls swim and dive team makes strong start to season

The Elk River girls swim and dive team has had an outstanding season so far. The Elks started their season in mid-August. The Northwest Suburban Conference relays marked the team’s first time competing together. Elk River placed second in a field of six teams on Thursday, Aug. 27, representing half the conference. In the first dual meet of the season on Thursday, Sept. 3, senior captain Rylin Curtis came out of the gates strong with wins in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events. Rookie swimmers Hailey Scheiblauer (eighth grade) and Haddie Bluml (freshman) earned varsity second-place finishes in their first meet. The Elks defeated Anoka. Facing Coon Rapids in the second dual meet of the season on Thursday, Sept. 17, the Elks earned a win with the help of captain Sophia “Phia” Gilbertson (junior), Addison Dahlheimer (sophomore) and Hayden Browen (freshman), who swept the top three places in the 200-yard freestyle. Rylin Curtis (senior), captain Ellie St. Martin (junior) and Haddie Bluml (freshman) did the same in the 50-yard freestyle. At 2-0, the Elks moved on to their third dual meet against Centennial. Captain Ava Sperling (senior) swam a personal best in the 100-yard butterfly, earning first place. The Elks

Elk River, MN · 2d

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Maple Grove Hospital Doubling in Size as ER Visits Swamp 25,000-Patient Design

North Memorial Health Hospital — Reported Site Of Investment Commitments. Maple Grove Hospital is set to double in size under a $500 million expansion that will push its capacity toward 300 licensed beds, a response to emergency room crowding that has left the facility treating more than double the patients it was built to handle. The hospital, currently staffing 130 beds, was designed for about 25,000 emergency visits a year but treated 54,000 patients last year, according to the original report by Jeremy Olson for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Maple Grove, MN · 2d

Elk River Star News

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Memorial golf tournament raises $8,000 for Open Doors for Youth

Sept. 12 was a perfect day for golf and a meaningful day to honor the memory of Noelle M. Anderson at the 27th annual Noelle M. Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament. More than 100 golfers gathered at Elk River Golf Course, raising $8,000 for Open Doors for Youth, this year’s beneficiary. Elliott and Chris Anderson presented the donation to Cindy Ley, executive director of Open Doors for Youth, which operates a drop-in center for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The organization recently opened The Next Door, a transitional housing program that provides a safe, supportive home for youth ages 18-24. In past years, tournament proceeds often funded scholarships for local high school students. Last year, the Andersons shifted to directing all funds raised to Open Doors for Youth to support the essential resources and services it provides to local youth. “We are thrilled that these funds can go directly to youth in need in our community,” Chris Anderson said.

Elk River, MN · 1d

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Judge Clears Anoka County to Build Bigger Jail, Orders City to Yield Street

A district court judge has ruled that Anoka County can move forward with a larger downtown jail and take over part of a city street to do it, despite years of objections from Anoka city leaders. Judge Heather Pipenhagen ordered the city to cooperate with the county and to vacate the disputed block of Van Buren Street, finding that a timely jail expansion is necessary.

Anoka County, MN · 2d

Parade

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Melissa Hortman's Daughter Shares Emotional Tribute to Late Parents After Minnesota Names Highway in Their Honor

Sophie Hortman opened up about missing her parents after state leaders dedicated a Minnesota highway to the late former House Speaker and her husband.

Brooklyn Park, MN · 2d

Quick Country 96.5

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Margaret Duffy Of St. Johns Prep Wins Second Straight Class A Cross Country Title

Margaret Duffy of St. Johns Prep is a state champ again, leading 159 runners in Class A girls cross country at Majestic Oaks in Ham Lake.

Ham Lake, MN · 17h

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Anoka home care provider says months-long DHS payment freeze forced closure despite law enforcement declining case

An Anoka in-home care provider says a months-long state Medicaid payment freeze forced it to close after 25 years, even though no active law enforcement investigation is underway.

Anoka, MN · 2d

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Justices: Hospital room number is health record under state law

Minnesota Supreme Court held that a patient’s hospital room number and status as a patient qualify as a health record under the Minnesota Health Records Act. The ruling stemmed from Allina Health‘s disclosure of Justin Holtzbauer’s hospital location after he opted out of the facility directory. Holtzbauer...

Minnesota · 2d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Advocates seek fix after school misconduct case reveals legal gap

The push is on to change Minnesota law so it bans sexual contact between students and any school staff.

Minnesota · 2d

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Otters Defeat Becker Behind Turnover Free Effort, Advance to State

Fergus Falls played a turnover free football game on Friday night as they claimed their third straight section title, including two in a row in Section 8AAAA, beating the Becker Bulldogs by the score of 28-21 at the Otter Stadium. The Otters ran for 262 yards and had a total of 343 yards of offense.

Fergus Falls, MN · 2d

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Chicken Salad Chick Announces Opening in Maple Grove, Minnesota

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of its second restaurant in The North Star State, located at 11615 Fountains Drive in The Fountains at Arbor Lakes shopping center. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Tuesday, November 17 when the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*.

Maple Grove, MN · 2d

Sun Post

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Brooklyn Park felon federally sentenced for possessing a firearm

United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced that Antonio Depries Arnold, 34, of Brooklyn Park, was sentenced to 71 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Arnold was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Laura M. Provinzino on Nov. 5, and he previously pleaded guilty on April 9. According to court documents, in January 2025, law enforcement began investigating Arnold after his name was found as a contact in a phone that was a part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Agents began surveilling Arnold in February 2025, and when they observed him getting out of his vehicle, they conducted a swab of the driver’s door, and it tested positive for morphine. Agents also swabbed several items that were recovered from Arnold’s trash on April 15, 2025, and the items tested positive for morphine, cocaine, and oxycodone. On April 21, 2025, agents executed a search warrant at Arnold’s residence. As they approached Arnold, agents saw the defendant outside his residence, told him to get on the ground, and took him into custody. On the ground several feet away from the defendant, agents located a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. The defendant admitted to officers that the pistol belonged

Brooklyn Park, MN · 2d

Elk River Star News

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Farber, Michels win Zimmerman council seats; 13-vote margin could lead to recount

Larry Farber and Karen Michels will fill two seats on the Zimmerman City Council, but the outcome of the second seat could face another review after Michels edged Dave Earenfight by just 13 votes. According to the reported results, Farber led the three-candidate field with 1,144 votes, or 33.70%. Michels received 1,113 votes (32.78%), while Earenfight finished with 1,100 votes (32.40%). There were 38 write-in votes. All eight precincts reported, with 100% of precincts reporting in the results posted by the Minnesota Secretary of State. The city is reviewing Minnesota’s election recount provisions to determine whether the 13-vote margin qualifies for a publicly funded recount. According to the Sherburne County Auditor/Treasurer, to have a publicly funded recount the difference must be less than one-quarter of 1 percent of the total votes counted for that office. “There were 3,395 votes cast for this office,” Zimmerman City Clerk Kary Tillman said. “If the math is correct, .25% would be less than 8 votes for a publicly funded recount of the Zimmerman City Council election.” Under that interpretation, a recount requested by a candidate would be considered discretionary and would have to be requested in writing and funded by the candidate. Earenfight said

Zimmerman, MN · 1d

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Brooklyn Park Man Charged in SUV Shooting Case as Minnesota Law Defines Drive-By Offense

A 28-year-old Brooklyn Park man faces three felony charges after a woman reported that he threatened her outside her home and fired a gun from an SUV. Cedrick Armani Steward was arrested October 20 in connection with the September 28 incident; charges were filed October 22 in Hennepin County District Court, according to MN Crime’s account of the criminal complaint.

Brooklyn Park, MN · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

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Crotteau, Murfin to make state cross country debut for Wolverines

VIRGINIA—Two Rock Ridge sophomores are set to make their state cross country debut today at the Class AA State Championships held at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. On the boys side, Bryce Crotteau will represent the Wolverines after taking seventh at sections and claiming the third individual qualifying spot. For the girls, Mylah Murfin earned a state berth, taking ninth and claiming the sixth and final individual qualifying spot. For Crotteau, earning a trip to state was a bit of a shock for the sophomore considering where he was coming into the season. “I didn’t have as much training as I wanted,” Crotteau said. “I didn’t have a good plan this summer and really the first few meets of the season didn’t go well at all.” Eventually, Crotteau managed to turn things on and found a path that would lead him to state. “I started following a plan and I guess it worked. My race strategy changed a bit. You see the same people at most meets so I started chasing one person. Then I’d pass them and then find another person to chase. Keep doing that and eventually you’re making it to state.” Wolverines coach Chris

Ham Lake, MN · 1d

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Perham Boys Win Class AA State Cross Country Meet, Girls Take 4th

The Perham boys won the Class AA State Cross Country Championship on Saturday at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake with 70 points. Mankato East was runner-up with 99. Brody Freeland led the Yellowjackets with a sixth place finish, while Ethan Johnson and Bryce Brown were also in the top 20.

Perham, MN · 1d

Mesabi Tribune

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Titan girls 11th at state XC, Hibbing's Janezich earns All-State nod

HAM LAKE—The Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin girls’ cross country team placed 11th out of 16 teams Saturday at the Class A State Cross Country Championships at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. In other team action, the Hibbing boys were 13th in the Class AA race while the GNK boys were 14th in Class A. The Titan girls were led by Taylor Covier in 35th place and 13th out of all team runners with a time of 19:37.9. Pejah Reichensperger was 69th with a time of 20:20.4. Lainey Nelson finished 101st (21:06.6), Carly Adams was 116th (21:28.9) and Kylee Villebrun was 125th (21:47.3) to round out the team score. Kota Powers finished 133 (21:58.7) and Keri Malsed was 150th (23:12.8). Running individually, Mesabi East freshman Kyla Royseth was less than 10 seconds behind Covier, taking 37th with a time of 19:46.5. Loyola/Cleveland/St. Clair won the girls team championship with 96 points. St. John’s Prep senior Margaret Duffy was the individual champion, crossing the finish line at 17:25.2. In the Class A boys meet, the Titans were 14th with 275 points, but the top area finisher individually was Mesabi East’s Brady Forsberg. The junior checked in at 35th place with a time

Hibbing, MN · 13h

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Barnesville Girls Finish in 2nd Place at Class A State Cross Country Meet

The Barnesville girls cross country team finished as runners-up at the Class A State Meet on Saturday at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake. The Trojans had a point total of 147, second only to Loyola-Cleveland who won the meet with 96 points. The Hawley Nuggets came in 13th out of 16 teams and the Hawley boys finished tenth in the Class A boys team competition which was won by Cotter/Hope Lutheran. Wadena-Deer Creek was twelfth.

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