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Former mayor of Princeton running for county commissioner
Long time Sherburne County resident, former Mayor of Princeton and Baldwin Township Supervisor, and small business owner Brad Schumacher recently announced his candidacy for Sherburne County Commissioner in District 5. The district includes Zimmerman, Princeton, Baldwin Township and Precincts 1 and 2 of Livonia Township. Schumacher officially filed for the seat at the Sherburne County Courthouse on the first day of the candidate filing period. “As a conservative, I’m running on a platform of fiscal responsibility and smart spending that keeps taxes under control, support...
Soil and Water Conservation looking to fill vacancy
Letters of Interest are currently being accepted by the Mille Lacs Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for an appointment to the Mille Lacs SWCD Board of Supervisors. A vacancy on the Board currently exists in Mille Lacs SWCD Supervisor District Two (Milaca, Milo and Borgholm Townships). Including the cities of Milaca, Bock and Foreston within those Townships. Interested applicants must live within these areas. SWCDs are special purpose units of government that manage and direct local conservation programs. The work is focused on assisting...
Mille Lacs County sheriff report: week ending May 23
The following incidents were reported to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, May 17 1:08 a.m. Responded to a domestic assault no contact order violation on Third St. in Milaca. 6:43 a.m. Responded to a vehicle accident with a deer in Milaca. ...
Rum River Festival splashing into June
World’s largest rubber duck quacking on over to Princeton Duck, duck, big duck! Princeton’s annual Rum River Festival is expected to go swimmingly this year with the addition of a special visit from the world’s largest rubber duck, affectionately known as Mama Duck. Mama Duck stands at an impressive six stories tall and will reside...
Princeton School Board briefs: meeting May 21
The Princeton School Board conducted the following business during the meeting on Tuesday, May 21. Written by Chloe Smith. Student showcase The Princeton School Board recognized a large group of students with the board’s Spring Commendations. The recognition celebrates students in activities and major learning achievements for their success and representation of Princeton School District. The two groups of students recognized were three students that achieved bilingual status through the...
Princeton High School Senior Spotlight
Lymphangioma did not stop Drew Davis from reaching for success Drew Davis is an average 18-year-old girl and senior at Princeton High School. She enjoys gardening and plants, working as a waitress at Princeton’s Pizza Barn, participating in the Princeton High School National Honor Society, volunteering, and is excited to graduate and start college in the fall. ...
North Country Market sweetening Princeton’s doorstep
Princeton is about to get a little bit sweeter with the upcoming opening of North Country Market on Rum River Drive. The old-fashioned-style general store originally opened in Braham in October 2023 by the hands of Princeton resident Janet Keller. Keller always knew she eventually wanted to open a general store after visiting similar places as a child. ...
Princeton Schools to see start time changes this fall
School days in the Princeton School District are expected to look a little different for the 2024-2025 school year. Different by 15 minutes to be exact. Following a recommendation from the district’s Start Time Task Force, the Princeton School Board voted to approve a change to the school start times as a short-term solution for the next school year during the Princeton School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 21. The...
Saint George crash involves Princeton, Milaca residents
Two local residents were involved in a three-vehicle crash in Saint George Township on Thursday, May 23. One Milaca resident was injured and one Princeton resident was uninjured in the crash. At approximately 4:20 p.m., the three vehicles were traveling eastbound on Highway 95 at Highway 25 when the vehicles collided at the intersection, the Minnesota State Patrol reported. ...
Two people injured in Baldwin Township crash
Two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash in Baldwin Township on Wednesday, May 22. Deborah Oconnor-Barrett, 70, of Maple Grove, was traveling southbound on Highway 169 near mile marker 173 at approximately 12:45 p.m. in a 2023 Toyota RAV4 when the crash took place, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The Toyota left the roadway, made contact with a tree, rolled, and came to a stop in the median,...
Community bulletin board May 30
The Union-Times is happy to share your upcoming events. Email items to chloe.smith@apgecm.com Day trip to the Chanhassen Dinner Theater Join Come Travel With Me for a day out at the Chanhassen Dinner theater to see “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” on June 5. A true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame music legend & hear many of her greatest...
Tigers finish seventh at Mississippi 8 championships
Five athletes and one relay team received all-conference awards The Princeton track and field teams survived a thunderstorm and strong winds to finish seventh out of nine teams at the 2024 Mississippi 8 championships on Wednesday, May 22, at Zimmerman High School. The Tigers boys team finished seventh with 45 points, while the girls team finished seventh with 29 points. “The Tigers performed well in this highly-competitive conference and across...
Tigers softball’s season ends with 6-4 loss
Princeton finished the 2024 season with a record of 13-9 In a playoff format, there is always the potential for a lower-ranked team to upset a higher seed. That happened to the Princeton softball team on Thursday, May 23, in Delano. Facing elimination in the Section 5-3A tournament, the Tigers lost 6-4 to Big Lake, ending Princeton’s 2024 season. ...
Princeton, Milaca residents involved in five-vehicle crash
A five-vehicle crash in Elk River involved four Milaca residents, and one Princeton resident on Thursday, May 23. The crash on Highway 169 caused multiple people non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 8:40 a.m., all five vehicles involved in the crash were traveling southbound on Highway 169 near School Street in Elk River when they all collided at the intersection, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. ...
Milaca police report: week ending May 16
The Milaca Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, May 10 3:48 p.m. Responded to a vehicle accident on Fourth St. NW. at Third Ave. NW. A vehicle ran into the back of a second vehicle that was stopped. 7:21 p.m. Received a harassment complaint on Third St. SE. ...
Fraternal Lodge gifts sheriff’s offices fire suppression tools
The Princeton Fraternal Lodge #92 donated four fire suppression tools to local sheriff's offices on Tuesday, May 7. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office and the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office each received two of the devices. The devices help suppress fires to help save more of the structures before the fires get out of control.
Lisa Fobbe seeking re-election
Lisa Fobbe recewntly announced her bid for re-election as Sherburne County Commissioner. Fobbe seeks to continue her service and build upon the progress achieved during her tenure. Throughout her term as Sherburne County Commissioner, Fobbe has prioritized initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all residents. From promoting critical transportation projects to ensure public safety and accessibility to ensuring access to essential services, she has worked tirelessly to address the diverse needs of Sherburne County. ...
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