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,
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!