News Release: 11/19/2024
Kiser Construction 11/19/2412767 Meadowvale Road NWElk River, MN 55330763-633-2010www.kiserrenovations.comKiser Construction partners with the Elk River Fire Foundation to Fill the Fire Truck for ChristmasKiser Construction, a local Elk River Disaster Restoration/Construction Company, is collecting wish list items for families in need in the Elk River area with The Elk River Fire Foundation. The Elk River Fire Foundation, the Elk River Fire Foundation exists to help support the fire department personnel,
Franklin Outdoor Advertising Acquires Billboard Assets of Houck Outdoor
Franklin Outdoor Advertising Acquires Billboard Assets of Houck Outdoor Nov. 15, 2024 CLEARWATER MINNESOTA: Franklin Outdoor Advertising, a third generation, family-owned billboard company based in Clearwater, Minnesota has announced today they have acquired the billboard assets of Houck Outdoor, based in Shoreview, Minnesota. The purchase includes 38 static (traditional) bulletins along the I-94 corridor from Clearwater, Minnesota to Rogers Minnesota area and along the I-90 corridor near the Fairmont,
Mayor for the Day Contest
Mayor for the Day ContestWhat would our cities look like if kids were in charge? 4th-6th grade students are invited to submit an essay for the 2024 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest with the League of Minnesota Cities. Submissions are due December 13 and winners have a chance of receiving $100. Visit website here
County plans hand recounts of SELECT election races
County plans hand recounts of SELECT election races Sherburne County intends to conduct hand recounts of votes in select races, at the County’s expense, to confirm the accuracy of election results. Contrary to circulating rumors, no votes were “lost” and none were “found.” All ballots cast in the General Election were properly and legally received, documented, counted, and chain of custody maintained. Some ballot totals failed to upload to the Secretary of State’s website on election night. The ballots
Shining a Light on Veterans, Services
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation this week declaring Nov. 4-15 Operation Green Light for Veterans — a time to show support for veterans and raise awareness around the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families. The area outside the entrance to Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River is illuminated green during this time in observance. Any veterans needing assistance accessing resources should contact the
Completion of Highway 169 Redefine Project Enhances Elk River Community
Completion of Highway 169 Redefine Project Enhances Elk River Community Elk River, Minn. – The ambitious 169 Redefine project, a three-year, $124 million transformation of Highway 169 into a freeway, has reached its successful completion. This comprehensive project, led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) in collaboration with Ames Construction Inc. and WSB Engineering, reconstructed a three-mile stretch of Highway 169. It delivered four new interchanges, enhanced pedestrian access,
Rivers Edge Commons Park Closing for Construction
Rivers Edge Commons Park Closing for Construction Rivers Edge Commons Park will be closed to the public beginning Monday, October 28, until early spring. Crews will remove the limestone seating that has begun to chip away and become sharp and dangerous and replace it with concrete. Additionally, other minor landscaping items will occur. These updates will be safer, increase longevity, and increase seating capacity. We look forward to inviting you back in the summer for the Riverfront Concert Series!
Announcing: Lillian Thorn Knutson Amateur Photographer of Family, Friends & Becker Community Photo
Event Date: November 1, 2024Announcing: Lillian Thorn Knutson Amateur Photographer of Family, Friends & Becker Community Photo Exhibit 12 photographs, culled from the Sherburne County Historical Society’s photograph collection of amateur photographer Lillian Thorn Knutson are on exhibition at the Sherburne History center starting November 1, 2024. This exhibit shows the variety of photographs from the early part of the 20th century in our collection taken by a local photographer. Lillian (Thorn)
