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Times Past: Look back at this week in city history
30 YEARS AGO: MAY 26, 1994 • Monticello Township alleged a conflict of interest in a 160-acre annexation because councilmember Patty Olsen’s business connections allegedly “clouded” the annexation. Olsen’s job at the time was that of a real estate representative. • The Monticello High School boys track team was crowned the State AA champions at the state true team track meet at the National Sports Center in Blaine. The boys...
For retiring veterans service officer, it’s a bittersweet goodbye
May 24 proclaimed ‘Bruce Price Day’ by Joni Astrup Associate Editor Sherburne County’s veterans service officer retired May 24, but not before county commissioners proclaimed that day “Bruce Price Day” in his honor. Commissioners approved the designation at the May...
No Vegas trip for Robbinsdale School Board
Director Sharon E. Brooks asked the Robbinsdale Area School Board to pay for her to go to the Council for Urban Boards of Education Conference in October. Accommodations, registration and transportation to the site in Las Vegas would total about $3000. The board voted against this request. “There’s a lot to learn,” Brooks said of the conference. “There are a lot of different initiatives that will be introduced on how to identify racism. ... How to offer solutions that our board may want to ask...
Monticello Times newspaper marks 167 years of printing
This month, the Monticello Times is celebrating its 167th birthday, making it the fifth-oldest newspaper in Minnesota. The city’s newspaper of record has a long and storied history, which dates back nearly as long as the founding of Monticello itself in 1856. It includes myriad owners, editors and even different names and political leanings over this period. The first Monticello Times was issued on May 2, 1857, under editor and...
County Commissioner updates Champlin Council
Hennepin County Commissioner Kevin Anderson gave a presentation on May 13 to give the Champlin City Council a general overview of county projects associated with the city. “Over half of our budget is health and human services,” he said. Champlin has about 1.4% of the population and property tax base. “I always try to keep that in mind, especially as we’re evaluating how we’re trying to make sure that we’re being equitable in our distribution of the work.” ...
Memorial Day ceremonies will honor fallen veterans
MONTICELLO — On a day dedicated to honoring and mourning all U.S. military personnel who died while serving their country, Monticello will play host to a number of Memorial Day observances across the city. These observances throughout the morning of Monday, May 27 are planned jointly by the Monticello American Legion Post 260 and Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8731. Prior to the main Memorial Day ceremony at the...
Wild West Days kicks up its heels this weekend in Zimmerman
The 53rd annual Wild West Days in Zimmerman kicked off Thursday, May 23, and runs through Monday, May 27. It started with a carnival, beer tent and fair food on the grounds of Zimmerman City Park at Second Street East and Main Street. Things heated up and expanded on Friday, May 24, when more food vendors, a mercantile, pony rides and a petting zoo were added along with live music...
Board nixes request for urban education conference
Director Sharon E. Brooks asked the Robbinsdale Area School Board to pay for her to go to the Council for Urban Boards of Education Conference in October. Accommodations, registration and transportation to the site in Las Vegas would total about $3000. The board voted against this request. “There’s a lot to learn,” Brooks said of the conference. “There are a lot of different initiatives that will be introduced on how to identify racism. ... How to offer solutions that our board may want to ask...
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