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Athlete of the Week: Ritter’s work ethic is contagious to Rogers baseball
by Erik Nelson Sports Reporter Since elementary school, Rogers senior pitcher Riane Ritter has loved baseball. All through his youth baseball career, he played second base. It was his home even up to his freshman year in high school. He started to pitch when he was 15 and played for 15U and 16U teams. That’s when he figured out pitching mechanics and what he could contribute to the Royals varsity...
Ask a Trooper: Headlights in the fog
Ask a Trooper by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I was reading your recent article about headlights needing to be on in the fog. I have asked several law enforcement officers about this and I get the same answer about a judgment call. As a commercial vehicle driver, my two biggest gripes are people driving without headlights on when needed and people not using turn signals. Please explain the importance of this. ...
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office investigates deaths of mom, 2 kids
Three identified had ties to Elk River and Monticello as well as Twin Lakes Elementary On Tuesday morning, April 9, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is investigating the deaths of three individuals after an incident at Rum River Central Park in Ramsey. ACSO identified the victims as Monticello residents Jessica Linette Frank, 33, Solara Rea Frank, 9, and Laiken Lea Frank, 4, in an April 11 press...
‘Indescribable’: Zimmerman grad, girlfriend take in solar eclipse at Lieber State Park in Indiana
by Jim Boyle Editor When it comes to celestial matters, Bjorn Franke, of Zimmerman, has learned to trust his gut. The 2021 graduate of Zimmerman High School is not regretting a 640-mile drive he and his girlfriend Sam Mueller took to be in Indiana’s Lieber State Park on the afternoon of Monday, April 8 for...
MnDOT agrees to safety audit of 169/225th Avenue
Neighbors who live off intersection of 225th and Highway 169 seek improvements after fatal Feb. 14 crash by Jim Boyle Editor The intersection of 225th Avenue and Highway 169 — the site of 18 crashes in the last 10 years including a fatal one that took the life of an 8-year-old Elk River boy on...
From agates to books to Hamm’s beer memorabilia, collectors pursue their passions
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor As Ellen Radel approached retirement, she began thinking about what the next chapter of her life would look like. One day while going through a closet, she came across some Little Golden Books that she had read to her children and inspiration struck. ...
Popularity of library’s digital collection is on the rise
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor Great River Regional Library card holders’ use of the library’s digital collection — including e-books and e-audiobooks — continues to grow, making it the second largest library in the GRRL system. “People are using the library in many different ways, and that digital circulation is something that’s continuing to grow...
Rotary Student of the Month: Perseverance has helped her get accepted into dream schools
Morgan Peterson Parents: Wendy Peterson, Daniel Peterson Town: Elk River List the activities you have participated in and tell of your proudest accomplishments: Some of the activities I have participated in include playing on the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team, and...
ERHS ProStart team headed to nationals with ‘Urban Bubble’
The Elk River High School ProStart Management Team is headed to nationals. The team — composed of Harrison Brandt, Lukas Larson, Sawyer Hahn, Cassius VanAvery Esquire and Kaila Swart — will represent Minnesota as teams from across the nation battle it out in Baltimore, Maryland, at the end of April. The ProStart Management competition is similar to a “Shark Tank” concept in which the team will pitch a restaurant concept to a panel of judges. The team has prepared an in-depth business plan and presentation...
“Mean Girls, The Musical” opens April 12 at ERHS
“Mean Girls, The Musical” is opening April 12 in Elk River. Show times are April 12, 13, 18 and 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. and April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Zabee Theater, Elk River High School, 900 School St. Admission is $7for adults, $5 for students/seniors. Tickets are available at the door. ...
Update:169 Redefine traffic switch this week
169 Redefine Traffic Switch This Week Traffic Shifts April 10-11Here is what you can expect:6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 until 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11Crews will deactivate the signal system at Hwy 169 and Main St.Main St. on the east side of Hwy 169 will close to Zane St.Main St. on the west side of Hwy 169 closure to Carson Ave. remains.Hwy 169 will be reduced to one lane, in each direction, 24-7, between Hwy 10 and School St.The above closures and traffic shifts will remain through late October.Hwy 169 traffic will be on the southbound side of the road as crews reconstruct northbound lanes.Local access will be open and maintained. Hwy 169 access will be open at Hwy 10, School St., Jackson/193rd Ave. and 197th Ave.
Livestream of solar eclipse April 8
We will be offering uninterrupted livestream coverage of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 from noon-3 p.m. Central Standard Time.Simply click on this link https://www.hometownsource.com/eclipse/ and drop in to our site at any point during that timeframe to see this unique solar event. Be sure to check out our viewing tips as well.
Elk River Area School Board approves 2024-25 school calendar
The 2024-25 school year for students in the Elk River Area School District will start on Sept. 3 (the day after Labor Day), end on June 6 and feature more alignment of student days for elementary and secondary school students. Valentine’s Day will be the only exception. There are nearly a dozen considerations that go into making the school calendar, including but not limited to conferences, transportation, master contractual agreements, professional learning days and breaks as well as workshop days, holidays, testing schedules and feedback...
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