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County honors foster care providers, approves gambling permits
Honoring foster care parents, approving two charitable gambling permits, and hearing a request from the Mille Lacs Sheriff’s Department for two additional officers were on the agenda when the Mille Lacs County Board met on Tuesday, May 21. Meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Foster care ...
Milaca police report: week ending June 13
The Milaca Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, June 7 7:59 a.m. Accidental damage to property was reported on Second St. N. at Central Ave. Monday, June 10 12:49 p.m. Received a harassment complaint on Central Ave. N. 9:37 p.m. A theft was reported on Fourth Ave. NW. Thursday, June 13 9:27 p.m. Suspicious activity was reported on 10th Ave. SE.
Mille Lacs County sheriff report: week ending June 13
The following incidents were reported to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, June 7 2:34 a.m. Responded to a domestic assault no contact order violation on Third St. in Milaca. 8:47 a.m. Suspicious activity was reported on Gable Rd. in Milaca. ...
Community bulletin board June 20
The Union-Times is happy to share your upcoming events. Email items to chloe.smith@apgecm.com Caregiver Support Group Are you a caregiver? A new Caregiver Support Group will be starting in May. Please join us to share, connect, learn about available resources, and find support on your caregiving journey. This free group will be held from 1:00- 2:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Elim Oasis/Freshwaters Church 112 N. 7th...
Princeton police report: week ending June 13
The Princeton Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, June 7 11:19 a.m. Responded to a driving complaint related to four-wheelers and dirt bikes riding back and forth on the road and not going onto the trail on 12th St. N. 12:00 p.m. Responded to a vehicle accident on 19th Ave. N. ...
Culver’s moo-ving its way to Princeton
Concrete mixers, ButterBurgers, and a little Wisconsin flair could be moving its way into Princeton in the near future. Plans for the construction of a Culver’s fast food restaurant are taking place behind the scenes with Princeton city staff and the Princeton Planning Commission. During the Princeton City Council meeting on Thursday, June 13, the council approved a conditional use permit submitted by Jim LaValle to allow for drive-thru hours...
Milaca High School announces nine new hall of fame inductees
Milaca High School has recently announced a group of nine alumni to be inducted into its Milaca Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 12 starting with a social hour at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. brunch, and the ceremony to start at 11:15 a.m. Below are the nine inductees and a short brief about them. - Erin Schenk: Schenk graduated from Milaca High School...
Person found dead in Milaca home after reports of gunshots
One adult male was found dead inside of a home in Milaca on Friday, June 14. Neighbors reported the sounds of gunshots inside of a home at approximately 2:30 p.m. The Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call, and upon arrival, surrounded the home located in the 500 block of Fifth Street SE. in the event of a possible active shooter, according to Mille Lacs County Sheriff Kyle...
Mama Duck draws thousands to Princeton, brings economic boost
As the excitement died down following an eventful Rum River Festival weekend from June 6-9, the Princeton community reveled in the positive impacts left in the wake of “Mama Duck,” the world’s largest rubber duck. The streets of Princeton were filled to the brim with visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of the large duck, and the thousands of people made this year’s Rum River Festival one to remember. According...
Princeton City Council briefs: meeting June 13
The Princeton City Council conducted the following business during the meeting on Thursday, June 13. Written by Chloe Smith. Consent agenda The Princeton City Council approved the following items on its consent agenda: - The step increases for various city employees including Public Works Director Bob Gerold, Police Chief Todd Frederick, Wastewater Treatment Plant manager...
Milaca’s Taylar Bockoven is Class 2A pole vault champion
Teen is the first Wolves athlete to win a track and field state championship since 2015 In a stunning display of athleticism and determination, Milaca sophomore Taylar Bockoven clinched the title of state champion in pole vault at the MSHSL Class 2A track and field meet on Friday, June 7. Bockoven qualified to compete in long jump, the 4x100-meter relay, and pole vault. ...
Two athletes medal for Tigers at state track meet
Senior Devon Bragg broke school record in the boys 110-meter hurdles The Princeton track and field program concluded its 2024 season at the Class 2A state tournament Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Sophomore Kyleigh Noble earned a silver medal in the girls high jump by finishing in second place. Senior Cadyn Miller finished in sixth place in the boys pole vault with a...
DNR officer report June 13
District 10 - Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) assisted on a work detail outside of her station area for a portion of the week. Angling, and ATVing activity was monitored. Time was spent doing follow up on several cases. Griffith received several ATV complaints over the weekend. A reminder to have DOT helmets for anyone under 18, and to operate in a safe manner. - CO Dan...
Princeton gas station worker assaulted by Anoka man
A Princeton gas station employee was assaulted while at work on Sunday, June 9. Bryan Michael Spies, 18, from Anoka, was charged with punching the worker multiple times following a past argument related to the significant others of both parties. Princeton Police Department Officer Nicole Josephes was dispatched to the scene at the Princeton One Stop Gas Station after receiving a report of a recent assault, the criminal complaint with...
Rhythm on the Rum Parade to return with 22 bands
The annual Milaca Rhythm on the Rum Parade is preparing to come in with a bang on Thursday, June 20. Known as one of the largest parades for marching bands in the state, this year’s parade will be no different. According to Milaca Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Faith Goenner, the parade is expected to have 22 marching bands this year. “The highlight is that we have 22 of...
Community bulletin board June 13
The Union-Times is happy to share your upcoming events. Email items to chloe.smith@apgecm.com Caregiver Support Group Are you a caregiver? A new Caregiver Support Group will be starting in May. Please join us to share, connect, learn about available resources, and find support on your caregiving journey. This free group will be held from 1:00- 2:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Elim Oasis/Freshwaters Church 112 N. 7th...
Milaca City Council planning for potential city development
During a special meeting on Tuesday, June 4, the Milaca City Council approved a preliminary plat for custom homes to be built on a property near Heggies Pizza. The council also began preliminary discussions for the development of approximately 13 acres of land near the Milaca Liquor Store. Preliminary plat In following a recommendation from the Milaca Planning Commission, the Milaca City Council approved a preliminary plat for a 8.02-acre...
Princeton police report: week ending June 7
The Princeton Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, May 31 9:20 a.m. Responded to an order for protection and harassment restraining order violation on Airport Rd. 12:13 p.m. A theft was reported on 13th Ave. S. 2:10...
Bystander seriously injured by Tannerite explosion
On Saturday, June 8, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of an injury resulting from recreational firearms use. At approximately 9:30 p.m., witnesses called the Benton County Sheriff’s Office to report that a bystander had been injured while another person was shooting a rifle. The witnesses reported the injured person was located in a field in the 8000 block of 170th Ave. NE in Maywood Township and had a substantial injury to his abdomen. First responders arriving on scene found the victim,...
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