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Motorcycle crash leaves Princeton man injured
A Princeton man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Elk River on Saturday, May 11. The single-vehicle accident caused non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 11:15 a.m., Paul Bloomstrand was traveling southbound on Highway 169 near mile marker 163 in Elk River on a 2008 Harley Davidson FLHT motorcycle, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At...
Sherburne County sheriff report May 16
The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s): - Kimberly Jo Alexander, 51 of Zimmerman, MN 55398 for MSD Harassment Restraining Order violation. - Kristin Markham, 48 of Princeton, MN 55371 for MSD Disorderly Conduct. - Shari Boyum, 60 of Pease, MN 56363 for MSD 5th Degree Assault. ...
Jen Schultz endorsed in district race
On Saturday, May 4, Jen Schultz received the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party in her campaign for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District seat. The DFL endorsement is a testament to Schultz’s unwavering commitment to the values and priorities of the people of Minnesota. Throughout her career, Schultz has consistently fought for affordable & accessible healthcare, quality education, economic prosperity for working families, and reproductive freedom for all. “Democrats have held...
Princeton police report: week ending May 9
The Princeton Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, May 3 11:15 a.m. Responded to an assault on a school bus in the 100 block of Sixth Ave. N. 4:59 p.m. Responded to a vehicle accident on Highway 95 at Highway 169. ...
DNR officer report May 16
District 10 - Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) worked a busy fishing opener on Mille Lacs Lake. Anglers talked about the great weather and had good success with fishing. ATV and off-highway motorcycle activity was also monitored. Assistance was given to a local agency on a fire. Enforcement action was taken on ATVs and off-highway motorcycles operating on a state highway, angling without a license, and boats missing various safety equipment. A reminder to have a wearable lifejacket for each person on...
Biker travels from Florida to Minnesota for breast cancer
Al Reszel left the Florida Keys on March 23, kicking off his seventh cross-country journey and solo bicycle ride in support of his wife Terry, a breast cancer survivor, the namesake of Pink Pedals 4 A Cure - Terry’s Ride, and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Since the 23rd, Reszel has pedaled through Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ontario Canada, Wisconsin and Minnesota where he ended his 51 day journey in Albany, MN on Mother’s Day, May 12th. Over the entire course of the ride, Reszel rode through 12 states and two countries, traversing 4,100...
Mille Lacs County sheriff report: week ending May 9
The following incidents were reported to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, May 3 7:26 a.m. Responded to a commercial burglary alarm in 160th St. in Milaca. 10:31 a.m. Responded to a neighbor dispute on 235th St. in Milaca. ...
Princeton man sentenced after August shooting
David Alan Padilla, 60, of Princeton, was sentenced in court on Thursday, May 9, to 185 days in the Mille Lacs County Jail after recklessly discharging a firearm within the city in August 2023. Padilla was facing charges of harassment with a dangerous weapon, making threats of violence with the intent to terrorize, and a dangerous weapons charge for recklessly discharging a firearm within a municipality. All charges are felony-level offenses. ...
Backroad Meats expands to the highway
The meat processing business opens new store on Highway 169 Every summer, many Minnesotans travel north on Highway 169 through Milaca on their way to their cabins, camping, and the lake where they spend their weekends. This summer, they will have a new pit-stop along the way where they can stop to grab meat products to enjoy on their weekend getaways. ...
Milaca High School Senior Spotlight: Cami Moy
Milaca Chamber intern eager to continue path in marketing With graduation for Milaca High School seniors swiftly approaching, graduates are eagerly looking forward to their futures and reflecting on their education journeys thus far. Cameron “Cami” Moy is no different. Moy’s experiences throughout high school helped her discover the path she hopes to follow through...
Princeton track competes in Section 5-2A true team meet
Tigers have a taste of what the Section 5-2A meet will look like later this spring The Princeton boys and girls track and field teams had a preview of what to expect in the Section 5-2A tournament later this spring, as the Tigers competed in the Section 5-2A true team tournament on Tuesday, May 7, at Rocori High School. The Princeton boys finished in sixth place out of 13 teams with 488 points, while the girls team finished in 12th place out of 13 teams...
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...
Milaca police report: week ending May 2
The Milaca Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, April 26 9:03 a.m. Received a report of an animal at large on Fifth Ave. SE. 10:27 p.m. Responded to a report of possible animal neglect on Central Ave S. ...
Princeton's 23 finest scholars recognized at banquet
Twenty-three of Princeton’s finest scholars were recently recognized and celebrated at the 38th annual School Board Scholars Banquet. “This event was established in 1986. At that time, the community had a task force focused on encouraging greater academic excellence,” Superintendent Ben Barton said. “This group recommended a creation of a scholars banquet to recognize student achievement.” Seniors and eighth graders in the top 5% of their respective classes were invited...
DNR officer report May 9
District 10 - Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) monitored area ATV-riding, turkey hunting, and angling activity. Griffith assisted with the kindergarten DNR day in Aitkin and an ATV safety class in Isle. Enforcement action was taken for angling without a license and driving an ATV in a state park. A reminder to boaters to check for all safety equipment before hitting the water for the first time this year. ...
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...
Mille Lacs County sheriff report: week ending May 3
The following incidents were reported to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, April 26 2:05 p.m. Responded to a harassment complaint and harassment restraining order violation on 125th Ave. in Milaca. 2:25 p.m. Responded to a fire in Milaca. ...
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