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Elk River's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon to host military appreciation dinner
The 2024 Elk River Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (ERBTYR) Military Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12. The free dinner, honoring military families, takes place at St. Andrew Church, 566 4th Street in Elk River. The dinner and program are free to veterans, retirees and active, Reserve and National Guard members and their families who live or work in the greater Elk River community. Reservations are required by Nov. 8; call or text 763-528-0646. ...
Osseo 150th Committee looking for old photographs
Do you have old family pictures or slides of Osseo – people, places? The Osseo 150th Anniversary Celebration committee is seeking those precious memories for the 150th anniversary book now being compiled. Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Osseo Community Center, 415 Central Ave., is the place to bring pictures or slides, wait for them to be...
Boys cross-country: Mounds View clips Ponies for SEC championship
FOREST LAKE — It was another tight battle for the long-time boys cross-country rivals and Mounds View edged the Ponies for the second race in a row to claim the Suburban East Conference championship on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Tanners Brook Golf Club. The sixth-ranked Mustangs finished just in front of Stillwater in four of the five scoring positions to pull out a 51-59 victory to defend their conference title. White Bear Lake followed in third place with 77 points. ...
Maple Grove Rotary to host fundraising event
The Rotary Club of Maple Grove is hosting its 34th Annual Fundraiser Event on Thursday, Nov. 7, beginning at 6 p.m., at Rush Creek Golf Course, 7801 County Road 101 in Maple Grove. The Rotary’s annual fundraiser is one of Maple Grove’s biggest social events of the year. This year’s event includes live music by Chuck Skajewski, a performance by Parker William Magic, heavy appetizers and drinks, a club highlights program, and social time with community leaders, business supporters, and friends. ...
Free Grace United invites public to celebrate 20 years with its members
Free Grace United Church has been a church in Elk River for two decades, and to celebrate it is hosting a community-wide 20th birthday party on the weekend of Oct. 26-27. In October of 2004, 40 people began meeting for weekly worship as “The Crossing Church” in the Elk River movie theater. In 2019, the group became Free Grace United to more accurately describe its growing family of grace-based, interdependent local churches worldwide. There are currently 49 locations of FGU throughout Minnesota, Iowa, and globally...
Try a Taste of Japan at Skaalvenn Distillery
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Have you ever tried a cocktail with a sea urchin twist?. Skaalvenn Distillery is launching new cocktails at its location in Brooklyn Park that will delight and intrigue your taste buds. The owners and bar manager recently visited Japan and learned about some remarkable flavors that they are now sharing with customers.
Premier Youth League has an inner city focus
Around 200 urban kids ages 9 to 14 have been playing football for the past few weeks mainly on the North Side on Sunday midmornings. “This is our Premier Youth Tackle Football League (PYFL),” explained Event Manager Taylor Elder prior to games at North High’s football field October 6.
Rivers of Hope receives grant from Wright County Area United Way
Domestic violence advocacy organization Rivers of Hope recently received a grant from Wright County Area United Way to help the nonprofit to continue offering free advocacy and support to clients, as well as bring increased awareness about the impact of domestic violence to both victims and the community. Rivers of Hope is a domestic violence agency located in Monticello, serving both Wright and Sherburne counties. Rivers of Hope’s primary goal is to provide a comprehensive range of services aimed at ending family violence. ...
Elk River City Council Ward 2: J. Brian Calva
J. Brian Calva Town: Elk River Family: 5 children, 11 grandchildren, married to Renae. Education: Graduated Golden Valley High School, attended University of Minnesota and Minnesota School of Business. Occupation: Sales Manager, Beaudry Oil and Propane. I am also a...
Girls tennis: Fischer captures section singles title
WHITE BEAR LAKE — No stranger to the track and field state meet, Stillwater’s Karina Fischer has also earned a spot in the Class AA girls tennis state tournament after claiming the Section 4AA singles championship on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the White Bear Lake Lifetime Fitness. The senior and No. 1 seed cruised through the section draw while winning five straight matches to improve to 18-4 on the season. Fischer lost just four games combined in five matches, capped by a 6-0, 6-1 victory...
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