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Elks boys hockey to face Edina in Class 2A quarterfinal
The Elk River boys hockey team will face Edina in its first Class 2A state tournament game in 19 years. The Elks and Hornets will face off on Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center. The winner will face White Bear Lake or Grand Rapids in the state semifinal on Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center, while the loser will play the loser of the game between the Bears and the Thunderhawks in the consolation semifinal on Friday, March 8, at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood at either 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. The Elks lost 4-3 to Tartan in its last state tournament game in 2005. Elk River last played Edina in the 2023 Edina Holiday Classic on Friday, Dec. 16, 2023. Edina won 4-0.
Lawrence cruised to victory in House 27B Special Primary
by Jim BoyleEditorVoters in Minnesota House District 27B voted overwhelmingly for Bryan Lawrence over Rachel Davis in a Special Primary Election on Feb. 29.The Republican-endorsed Lawrence garnered 1,277 votes or nearly 91% of the 1,404 Republicans who voted. His challenger Davis got the other 127 votes or 9%.DFLer Brad Brown did not have a challenger in the special primary. He collected 98 votes from Democrats or 100%.Lawrence will now face Brown in a March 19 special election to replace the open seat left by Kurt Daudt, who resigned from the legislature effective Feb. 11.“Thank you to all of the voters...
Rogers boys hockey motivated to make state for first time
by Erik Nelson Sports Reporter For the last two years, Rogers’ great regular seasons have ended on a sour note in the Section 5-2A tournament. In both 2022 and 2023, the Royals lost to Maple Grove in the Section 5-2A championship game. The Crimson outscored the Royals 11-5 combined in those games. ...
Sports Notebook Saturday, February 24, 2024
Nineteen ISD 728 athletes sign national letters of intent A total of 19 student-athletes signed their national letters of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 7. These students chose to continue their athletic and academic careers at various postsecondary institutions beginning in fall 2024. Signees are listed by school. In addition, Sam Ranallo, a 2023 graduate of Rogers High School, signed with the University of St. Thomas and will play for the Tommies men’s hockey team next season. ...
Rogers boys hockey motivated to reach state for first time
For the last two years, Rogers’ great regular seasons have ended on a sour note in the Section 5-2A tournament. In both 2022 and 2023, the Royals lost to Maple Grove in the Section 5-2A championship game. The Crimson outscored the Royals 11-5 combined in those games. After the game in both years, players cried and broke sticks in frustration. Head coach Dave Brown screamed expletives of disappointment. ...
Rogers boys basketball drops game to SLP
by Erik Jacobson Contributing Writer The Rogers boys basketball team was looking to sweep the season series with Spring Lake Park (14-9) on Friday, Feb. 16, at The Den in Rogers. Also at stake was sole possession of fourth place in the Northwest Suburban Conference. The Panthers had won four in a row and were coming off an 81-80 upset victory over No. 3 Park Center two nights prior. ...
Rogers girls basketball’s comeback falls short against Buffalo
by Erik Jacobson Contributing Writer The Rogers girls basketball hosted the Buffalo Bison (3-22) on senior night at The Den on Wednesday, Feb. 21, as they honored their lone senior, Abby Hanks, in an emotional pre-game ceremony. Buffalo would spoil the night, however, when it came away with a 48-45 victory. This game was a...
Elks boys hockey advances to Section 8-2A semifinal
Elk River to face Moorhead on Saturday, Feb. 24 by Erik Nelson Sports Reporter Goals were at a premium in the Section 7-2A quarterfinal between Bemidji (9-16-1) and Elk River (16-9-1), as both Elks junior goalie Gavin Greniuk and Lumberjacks junior goalie Tate Metcalf were on top of their game on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The...
Proceeds from Guns ‘N Hoses game will benefit families of fallen first responders
The Guns ‘N Hoses hockey game — police officers and firefighters in some good-natured fun — will now be a fundraiser for the families of the three Burnsville first responders who were killed in the line of duty this past Sunday. Officials for the Elk River Fire Department and Elk River Police Department got together and decided to do that instead of fundraising for their respective foundations. The first-time Elk...
Rogers gymnastics sends four to state individual meet
by Erik Nelson Sports Reporter In 2023, the Rogers gymnastics team had two gymnasts qualify for the state individual meet. This year, that number has doubled. Four Royals qualified for the Class 2A individual gymnastics tournament after competing in the Section 5-2A meet on Thursday, Feb. 15, at Buffalo High School. Sophomores Jessica Carik, Maddie...
Glow Fest parade, party will light up night Feb. 24 in Monticello
by Lauren Flaum APG of East Central Minnesota/Monticello Times Ready, set, glow! One of Monticello’s brightest traditions is set to shine light into the dark days of winter. MontiArts will hold its annual Glow Fest on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 24, with a glow parade, interactive art, quirky costumes, food, fun, fire and more. ...
Rep. Novotny releases statement on deaths of Burnsville first responders
State Representative and House Republican Public Safety Committee lead Paul Novotny, R-Elk River, has released a statement regarding the deaths of two Burnsville law enforcement officers, Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth while responding to a domestic incident early Sunday morning. “This morning, three families received the worst news imaginable,” said Novotny. “My prayers are with these families, the Burnsville Fire and Police Departments, and all current and former first responders. We must now gather around those impacted by this tragedy and provide them with the support they need during this incredibly difficult time. “Today’s incident is a sad reminder of the real-life dangers that first responders face daily. As leaders, it is on all of us to help build a culture that respects and values the men and women who have sworn an oath to protect us.” Novotny is retired from a 33-year career in law enforcement.
CAER St. Patty’s Day themed 5K is back; registration is open
Registration is open for the 2024 Trot O’ Gold 5K for CAER in Elk River. CAER invites runners and walkers of all abilities to join in this fun run/walk on Saturday, March 16, that supports CAER Food Shelf on its mission to provide support and relieve hunger. CAER’s 5K began in 2011 and ran for seven years in partnership with McCoy’s Irish Pub in downtown Elk River. Between poor weather conditions and the pandemic, the event has seen some changes. ...
Ace Hardware, pet supply store planned for Otsego
Ace Hardware and a pet supply store are in the works for Otsego. The Otsego City Council considered plans Monday for a 15,034-square-foot building that, according to city documents, is designed for those two tenants. The City Council voted 5-0 to approve the final plat as well as site and building plans for the project. A development contract related to the matter is expected to come before the City Council on Feb. 26. ...
Elk River Police Report: Driver flees, vehicle crashes, meth found; Woman hit by flying bag of pancake mix; Food burning on stove triggers alarms
Driver flees, vehicle crashes, meth found Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle shortly before noon Feb. 9 in Elk River, when the driver fled. The vehicle crashed and rolled over. Elk River Police Capt. Joe Gacke said a 29-year-old Zimmerman man was arrested. Police located approximately 120 grams of methamphetamine and large amounts...
United We Shiver raises $37K while celebrating Joy Nadeau
More than 140 brave souls ran into the icy waters of Big Lake on Saturday, Feb. 10, to make a splash for causes near and dear to their hearts. The annual United We Shiver plunge, a fundraising event orchestrated and hosted by the Sherburne County Area United Way, was changed from a plunge to more of a mad dash due to the unusually mild winter that has greeted central Minnesota. ...
Notebook: Elks girls hockey falls to Blaine 2-1 as season ends
Elks girls hockey falls to Blaine 2-1 as season ends The Elk River girls hockey team’s 2023-24 season ended on Thursday, Feb. 8, as Blaine defeated the Elks 2-1 in the Section 8-2A quarterfinal at Fogerty Arena in Blaine. Sophomore defender Bella Doll scored Elk River’s only goal of the game on the power play in the second period. Bengals freshman forward Abbey Costa scored the game-winning goal in the third period. Elks senior goalie Addi Brandt made 29 saves on 31 shots in her...
Elks girls basketball earns Valentine’s Day win
by Erik Jacobson Contributing Writer The Elk River girls basketball team used a suffocating defense to improve their record to 13-9 with a 60-34 win over Armstrong (6-17) on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Elk River. In the early going, both teams struggled offensively against the other team’s defense and the Falcons held a 17-14 lead...
Rogers girls hockey’s season ends in heartbreak
Rogers lost in OT to Champlin Park-Coon Rapids in section quarterfinal by Erik Nelson Sports Reporter Even if a team plays well enough to win, the puck has to bounce its way, especially in an elimination game. Rogers didn’t have...
Rogers gymnastics finishes second in conference
by Erik Nelson Sports Reporter For the first time since entering the Northwest Suburban Conference five seasons ago, the Rogers Royals finished the season as the second-place team in the conference. Rogers defeated Anoka 140.55-139.55 on Thursday, Feb. 8, at Prairie View Elementary School in Otsego. The Royals finished first in two of four events,...
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