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Roadwork from Bock to Ogilvie begins May 13, expect detours
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin a $6.5 million project that will resurface 12 miles of Highway 23 — including shoulders, underground drainage structures and updates to access — between Mille Lacs County Road 2 in east Milaca and the Groundhouse River east of Ogilvie, Kanabec County. Crews will complete work in two segments — first, east of Bock to Ogilvie then, east of Bock to Milaca. Here’s what...
Princeton residents injured in Arthur Township crash
Two Princeton residents were injured in a crash in Arthur Township on Friday, May 3. The two-vehicle crash caused non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 9 a.m., Edwina Lohmann, 69, of Princeton, was traveling westbound on Highway 23 near Garden Street in a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. At the same time, Lloyd Neuman, 84, of Hamel, was traveling eastbound on Highway 23 in the same area, in...
Sherburne County sheriff report May 9
The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s): - Dawson James Dietz, 28 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for MSD Domestic Assault. - Shane Dean Burgardt, 50 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for MSD Harassment Restraining Order violation. - David Charles Baker, 47 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for FEL 3rd...
40 years of family planning with Rum River Life Choices Center
Annual Mother’s Day Baby Bottle Campaign starts May 12 On Mother’s Day, May 12, baby bottles will begin to appear in churches and local businesses around Mille Lacs County. These baby bottles on display are part of a campaign to help community members by raising funds for Rum River Life Choices Center. Every year for...
Princeton baseball extends winning streak to four
The Tigers have won seven consecutive home games The Princeton Tigers remain undefeated at home in 2024 after a pair of wins over St. Francis and North Branch at Solheim Field in Princeton on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, respectively. Princeton (10-1, 7-1) demolished North Branch (4-9, 4-4) 17-1 in five innings on Friday. The Tigers scored 14 runs in the fourth inning against the Vikings and avenged...
Two individuals pronounced dead in Princeton house explosion
A house explosion that took place in the 8200 block of 52nd Street in Princeton was felt for miles in the early morning of Tuesday, May 7. The two individuals, one adult male and one adult female, inside the home at the time of the explosion were later pronounced dead at the scene, alongside their family dog. According to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office, the individuals were identified as...
Two individuals pronounced dead in Princeton house explosion
A house explosion that took place in the 8200 block of 52nd Street in Princeton was felt for miles in the early morning of Tuesday, May 7. The two individuals, one adult male and one adult female, inside the home at the time of the explosion were later pronounced dead at the scene, alongside their family dog. According to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office, the individuals were identified as...
Upcoming storytimes at local libraries
Preschool Storytime at the Princeton Area Library Children and their caregivers are invited to attend Preschool Storytime at the Princeton Area Library on Wednesday, May 8 from noon-1pm. Together we will read stories, sing songs, and have fun! An optional craft/activity will be available after storytime. Recommended age is 3 through Kindergarten. No registration necessary. This storytime program will be led by Princeton Early Childhood Coordinator, Stefanie Middendorf. ...
Princeton police report: week ending April 25
The Princeton Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, April 19 8:36 a.m. Responded to a vehicle accident on Rum River Dr. S. at Highway 169. 9:45 a.m. Responded to a disturbance on a school bus on Fourth Ave. N. ...
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