Envision Company Acquires Pontoon Manufacturer Premier Marine
ENVISION COMPANY ACQUIRES PONTOON MANUFACTURER PREMIER MARINE Acquisition Will Infuse Passion, Innovation and State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Expertise into the Recognized Leader of the Luxury, High-Performance Pontoon ELK RIVER, Minn. May 3, 2021 – Envision Company of Elk River, MN, announced today the acquisition of Premier Marine, a leader in the luxury pontoon market, based in Wyoming, MN. The move represents the next chapter in an already successful manufacturing legacy established by Envision
Deadline Extended to Pay Anoka County Property Taxes
Deadline Extended to Pay Anoka County Property Taxes In recognition of the unprecedented disruption the coronavirus pandemic has caused, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners April 27 adopted a resolution granting owners of residential and non-residential properties one more month to pay their property taxes without penalty. This abatement will apply only to current year non-escrow properties with under $50,000 annual property tax owed for all properties owned by the taxpayer, excluding railroad and
Village Bank Creates a Strong 2021 for Customers and Community
Village Bank Creates a Strong 2021 for Customers and CommunityAdds 3 additional Directors to board to expand perspective and support (Blaine, MN, April 27, 2021) – Village Bank is pleased to announce three new Board members, Michael Connly, Bruce Kimmel, and David Mitchell, who have joined the Board to enhance the Bank’s perspectives. Key areas of focus are; technology expertise, community growth, and local entrepreneurship. Don Kveton, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Aleesha Webb,
Keeping Wild Families Together: Simple steps for what to do when you find young wildlife
Keeping wild families together: Simple steps for what to do when you find young wildlife Signs of spring come in many forms here in Minnesota. We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know that with the warmer temperatures comes the hope that the ground will begin to thaw and that spring isn’t far behind. As sunny days lure you outdoors to clean up your yard or garden, we wanted to share some advice from the team at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge about what to do if you find young wildlife on your
White House Announces New Paid Leave Tax Credit for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Yesterday, President Biden announced a new paid leave tax credit that will offset the cost for small- and medium-sized businesses to provide full pay for any time their employees need to get a COVID-19 vaccination or recover from side effects. "No working American should lose a single dollar from their paycheck because they fulfilled their patriotic duty to get vaccinated," Biden said. "Every employee should get paid leave to get a shot. And businesses should know that
Mental Health Month Art Submission ''What Recovery Looks Like to Me''
Artwork Submission Form Please have your art submitted by April 23, and you may drop off at any of our office locations (https://cmmhc.org/locations/) Questions? Contact Stacey at: sgregory@cmmhc.com To make a financial gift for Mental Health Awareness Month, go to our secure giving page: https://www.givemn.org/story/Jln9jf
Anoka County Master Gardeners offer weekly online Q & A sessions
Anoka County Master Gardeners offer weekly online Q & A sessions to help residents with yard and garden questions. ANDOVER, Minn. (Mar 30, 2021)—Got yard and garden questions? Volunteers with the Anoka County Master Gardeners invite the public to join them live on Zoom every Tuesday evening April 13 – September 28 to ask questions and get research-based answers from local volunteers. Interested residents can visit www.anokamastergardeners.org/ask-a-master-gardener and register for free to get access to the
Eastbound Hwy 10 Reduced to Single Lane Starting April 19
Eastbound Hwy 10 Reduced to Single Lane Starting April 19 (Full article found on City of Elk River website - https://www.elkrivermn.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=780) Heads up to those who travel on Hwy 10 through Elk River - your commute will likely be impacted as a seven-month Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) project is set to kick off on Monday, April 19. Eastbound Hwy 10 will be reduced to one lane of traffic 24/7 from April to November, between Xenia Avenue, south of the Lake Orono
ROADWORK AHEAD: Hwy 10 Elk River
D3 - Let me know about new projects in central MinnesotaROADWORK AHEAD: Hwy 10 Elk RiverBegins Monday, April 19We wanted to let you know about a Hwy 10 project that begins Monday, April 19 between Xenia Ave., south of the Lake Orono bridge, and Lowell Ave., in Elk River, Sherburne County. Crews will:Reconstruct the Hwy 10 road surface includes shoulders, turn-lanes and adjacent entrancesInstall dual left-turn lanes on eastbound Hwy 10 to Proctor Ave./Sherburne Co. Rd. 1Upgrade the signal systems at Proctor
County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 39/42 Construction Project Update
County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 39/42 Construction Project Update (Full press release) Work on Stage 2 of the CSAH 39 project in Otsego, between Odean & Page Avenue, is scheduled to begin the week of April 12th. The prime contractor on this project is Park Construction Company, Minneapolis MN. During construction, the project will be closed to thru traffic, which will be directed to use a posted detour route utilizing Nashua Avenue NE, 85th Street NE & Parrish Avenue NE (CSAH 42). There will be some
COVID-19 Vaccine Program Update
COVID-19 Vaccine Program Update Governor Walz recently announced all Minnesotans aged 16 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine providers, including Anoka County Public Health, have been directed to prioritize vaccine appointments for people most at risk of getting COVID-19, or those who could develop severe illness if infected. This includes older Minnesotans, people with underlying health conditions, and those in essential jobs. Anoka County Public Health continues to follow the
Call for Artists – Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase
Call for Artists – Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase The Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase (SAVAS) committee is issuing a call for artists for our 2021 show. The show is scheduled for Monday, June 14, through Monday, June 21, 2021. It will be hosted at the Sherburne History Center in Becker. SAVAS features fine art and photography by adult artists from the local area (sorry, not quilts or crafts). There is no cost to participate, just a $25 refundable deposit. Three awards with cash prizes are issued
