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Elk River Police Report: Burglars in former Elk River movie theater caught, arrested by police
by Jim Boyle Editor An 18-year-old Nowthen man and a 19-year-old Elk River man were arrested for burglary of the former Elk River movie theater at 570 Freeport Ave. on March 11. Elk River Police were called shortly after 9 p.m. by the owner of the business to a report of a burglary in progress....
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Guns ’N Hoses charity event fills the stands
by Jim Boyle Editor More than 700 people packed the Kiser Arena inside the Furniture and Things Community Event Center on March 10 to watch some good-natured fun in a game of boot hockey between Elk River Police and Fire, and they were rewarded with all that and more. Kiser Construction, who sponsored and marketed...
First responders exhibit opens at Sherburne History Center
A new exhibit has opened at the Sherburne History Center in Becker. Sherburne County’s fire, police and sheriff protection exhibit explores a short history of civic protection since the county organized in 1856, when Minnesota was a territory. Over the years the Sherburne History Center has collected artifacts and some newspaper articles about the fire, police, and sheriff departments in Sherburne County. ...
Spectrum notches record 24th win heading into Section 6AA semifinal with Albany
Spectrum High School’s boys basketball team has tied the school’s single season win record of 24 by advancing to Wednesday’s 6 p.m. Section 6AA semifinal at St. John’s University against Albany Huskies, the defending state champion. The Sting, who have only lost three games all season, beat MCAA conference rival Legacy Lions (24-4). The two teams split two games this season with each team winning their home game and took the rubber match with a 77-66 win. ...
Multi-purpose year-round athletic facility planned in Rogers
The Rogers City Council has approved an agreement with Terra General Contractors, LLC for preconstruction services for the Rogers Indoor Athletic Facility. The estimated cost for the services is $30,000 to $50,000. City officials are planning to construct a multipurpose year-round synthetic turf athletic facility to be used for soccer, baseball, lacrosse, football, hockey dryland training, walking, and exercise, according to a memo from Rogers Public Works director and city...
Dehmer celebrates 45 years at bank
In 1979, the cost of a gallon of gas was $0.86, Sony released the Walkman, and unbeknownst to The Bank of Elk River, it hired a new employee who would eventually become one of its longest-serving workers. On Feb. 9, Cheryl Dehmer celebrated her 45th work anniversary at The Bank of Elk River. “I never thought my part-time job as a teller would turn into a fulfilling lifelong career,” Dehmer...
Coborn’s plans to add Erbert and Gerbert’s to Otsego store
An Erbert and Gerbert’s sandwich shop is being proposed for inside the Otsego Coborn’s, in the latest development at the grocery store campus. Erbert and Gerbert’s is planned for the space previously occupied as a pharmacy, according to City Planner Dan Licht. The pharmacy closed recently, merging with neighboring Coborn’s pharmacies in Albertville, Big Lake, Elk River and Ramsey. Coborn’s said in a press release that the restaurant will feature...
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. ...
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