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Paszkiewicz to take helm at Shoreline Fire Department

John Paszkiewicz has been named Shoreline Fire Department’s new chief. The 40-year-old Paszkiewicz takes over the new role with extensive experience after serving 12 years in the Long Lake and Shoreline Fire Departments. Paskiewicz most recently has been the deputy chief under Mike Heiland, who is retiring at the end of the year. Paskiewicz is very excited to lead the department, albeit maybe a little sooner than he had anticipated. “For me personally, I kind of feel like the doors are opening sooner than I may have expected career-wise, but I do feel like I’m prepared to take on this role,” he said. “I feel great about the people we have in place right now, and I just feel incredibly optimistic about the future of our department.” Paszkiewicz has also served as a lieutenant, captain and battalion chief during his career. “John brings a deep understanding of our department, our communities and the work ahead, “ said Shoreline Fire Board President and Orono City Council member Steve Persian. “His experience and leadership will be valuable as we continue building a strong, unified department.” The Shoreline Fire Department is coming up on its one-year anniversary. The new department began operations on

Long Lake, MN · 1d

Wright County Journal Press

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Blue Star Mothers host annual fall craft fair in Buffalo

The Wright County chapter of Blue Star Mothers hosted its annual Fall Craft Fair and Fundraiser at Buffalo American Legion Post 270 on Saturday, Nov. 7. Blue Star Mothers of Wright County Chapter 13 is part of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. For those who attended, the craft fair...

Buffalo, MN · 2d
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Elk River Star News

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Elks shut out by Monticello in Section 7-5A championship

The No. 2-seeded Elk River football team saw its season come to an end with a 23-0 loss to top-seeded Monticello in the Section 7-5A championship Friday, Nov. 6, in Monticello. In a game in which both teams controlled the ball for extended stretches and scoring opportunities were limited, two Elk River turnovers proved costly against a talented Monticello team. The shutout was Elk River’s first in more than 14 years, dating back to a September 2012 loss to Totino-Grace. Monticello opened the scoring on its first possession, marching 74 yards in 12 plays before Max Lofgren scored on a 13-yard run with 6:26 remaining in the first quarter. Carson Deibele ran in the two-point conversion to give the Magic an 8-0 lead. Elk River responded with a promising drive, moving 51 yards in 12 plays to the Monticello 21-yard line as the first quarter ended. However, a fumble on the first play of the second quarter ended the threat, giving the Magic possession at its own 13. Monticello capitalized, driving 87 yards in 10 plays and scoring on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Deibele to Johnny Moore with 7:12 remaining in the half. Deibele and Moore connected again on

Monticello, MN · 2d

delanoheraldjournal.com

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Letter to the editor: Reflections on the mayoral election

Congratulations to Becky Schaust, Katie Bosma, and Mayor Holly Schrupp on their election victories. It is with disappointment and some surprise that I reflect on the outcome of the mayoral election. This loss comes after a long campaign conducted door to door, through the newspaper, social media, and other public contact, including the public forum in September.

Delano, MN · 1d

patriotnewsmn.com

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BL Twp. completes the work begun at the last meeting

The Big Lake Township Board of Supervisors meeting held on Wednesday, October 28 took up some unfinished business from its last meeting. Last meeting, with the recommendation of Supervisor Dean Brenteson, the board voted to cancel all bids received for 2026-2027 snow and ice removal. Brenteson had said that the township had tried to do a three-year contract, but there were too many complications and unknown variables that had to be accounted for.

Big Lake, MN · 2d

Elk River Star News

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Mechelke puts business skills to work

Peyton Mechelke Parent names: Amanda and Nohal Mechelke List the activities you have participated in and tell of your proudest accomplishments: I played football up until sophomore year, wrestling last year and baseball freshman year. I am heavily involved with DECA. I am the ER chapter president and the vice president of hospitality for the district (DECA). Being chapter president and district vice president are two of the accomplishments I’m most proud of. What is your favorite class and why? What is your favorite subject? My favorite class is DECA because I get to learn about the behind-the-scenes and necessary actions to run a business, along with the competition aspect of it. My favorite subject is math, being in Calculus BC. What are your future plans? I plan on going to a four-year college (hopefully UT Austin) to study business, either finance or economics. What are your hobbies and/or personal interests? I like playing guitar, and I am working on several businesses. Who is your hero, if you have one, and why? My dad is my hero because of his work ethic and his leadership. I have watched him start several companies and become very successful. This is something I

Elk River, MN · 1d

MIX 108

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ENTER NOW: Show Us The Northland's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in the Northland.

Duluth, MN · 1d

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STATE CROSS COUNTRY: Kallie Thaemert earns program’s highest state finish

Belle Plaine senior Kallie Thaemert wrapped up her cross country career by setting two more team records in Saturday’s Class AA State Cross Country Championship meet, held at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake. Since this was a new course for all runners, it came down to overall...

Belle Plaine, MN · 1d

Elk River Star News

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Potential Zimmerman Council recount still remains uncertain

Whether or not the Zimmerman City Council race will head into a recount after Karen Michels secured the second Council spot by a 13-vote lead over incumbent Dave Earenfight during the Nov. 3 General Elections remains uncertain this week. On Monday, the Zimmerman City Council canvassed the election results, which showed that incumbent Larry Farber secured reelection to one of the two Council seats up for election this year with with 33.7% of the votes, or 1,144 votes Michels secured the second seat with 32.78% of the votes, or 1,113 votes, while Earenfight narrowly took missed securing a seat by taking third place with 32.4% of the votes, or 1,100 votes. Additionally, there were 38 write-in votes. In an interview, Earenfight was interested in requesting a recount but the deciding factor still remains undecided: whether the 13-vote margin meets the threshold under Minnesota law to qualify for being a publicly funded recount where the government foots the bill or whether it doesn’t meet the threshold and Earenfight would have to foot the bill. According to the Sherburne County Auditor-Treasurer, the difference in votes must be less than one-quarter of 1% of the total votes counted to quality for a publicly

Zimmerman, MN · 1d

Elk River Star News

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Delivery worker injured when chemical hose breaks loose

A 35-year-old man was taken to Mercy Hospital after being struck in the leg by a hose while delivering chemicals to a business in the 20,000 block of Highway 169 on Nov. 6. The man told police the hose broke free from its fitting and struck his leg. He also said he was covered in the chemical he was delivering. The business told police it would handle the cleanup after the chemical’s safety data sheet indicated no immediate safety concerns. Driver arrested for driving after license cancellation A 50-year-old Annandale man was arrested Nov. 6 after an officer observed his vehicle cross the fog line several times while driving on Highway 10 near Gary Street NW. The officer stopped the vehicle and arrested the man for driving after cancellation of his license, according to the report. DWI arrests follow separate traffic stops A 27-year-old Maple Grove man was arrested for DWI Nov. 6 after failing to move over while passing a parked authorized vehicle on Highway 10 near the 17,900 block. A traffic stop was initiated for the move-over violation. The driver showed signs of impairment, failed field sobriety tests and was arrested. Elk River man arrested for DWI after

Elk River, MN · 2d