Halloween Decor Tour
Celebrate the spooky season with our first-ever Halloween Décor Tour! Elk River residents are invited to show off their best Halloween decorations – from creepy creatures to glowing pumpkins – and be featured on the official 2025 Halloween Tour Map. The 2025 Halloween Tour Map goes live on Friday, October 10, and will be available through Halloween night. Homes must be registered by Thursday, October 9. All registered homes will be on the map. Sign-up is free. Late submissions will be added to the
Elk River to host 4th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Elk River Fire Foundation, Central Lutheran Church, and Royal Supply, along with community members, will host the 4th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Central Lutheran Church on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is made possible by a donation from the Elk River Eagles #3264. The free event is open to the public and aims to bring the community together for a festive Thanksgiving dinner. Last year, approximately 300 meals were served, and organizers hope to exceed
Stewart Wilson of Elk River honored for 50 years in community banking
Stewart Wilson, longtime board director of The Bank of Elk River, has received the Legacy of Community Banking Award from BankIn Minnesota. The award recognizes individuals with more than 50 years of service to community banking and civic leadership. Wilson was among the 2025 honorees announced this month. Wilson’s career reflects a lifetime of commitment to both the bank and the Elk River community. He began at The Bank of Elk River in 1975 as a summer employee and advanced from teller to branch
CMMA Announces Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing Week: Oct. 1-4, 2025
Manufacturing facility tours at 24 locations across Central Minnesota St. Cloud MINN. (Sept. 9, 2025) — The Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association (CMMA) announces its 14th annual Tour of Manufacturing, set to take place Oct. 1 – 4, 2025, which includes manufacturing facility tours at 24 companies across the region for students, parents and the public to help inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturing talent. The in-person tours provide a first-hand look at how Central Minnesota is a
Spotlight on Opioids and Overdose Event Oct. 4
Come and see how Anoka County is responding to the opioid epidemic at a free event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park. This event aims to raise awareness about overdose prevention and provide support for individuals and families who are or may be affected by substance misuse. Hosted by the Anoka County Opioid Solutions Initiative (ACOSI), the day will be filled with insightful education, discussions, and
Gateway Fiber Expands Into Elk River and Otsego, MN, With 100% Fiber-Optic Internet Service
ELK RIVER, Minn., September 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway Fiber announced today that it is bringing its ultra-fast, 100% fiber-optic internet service to Elk River and Otsego, MN, joining other Twin Cities communities, including Blaine, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, Plymouth, and others, as the company expands its footprint in the area. Construction on the new network is set to begin in September, with the first customers scheduled to come online later this fall. Most residents will see service available in
