Prescribed Burns at WHHCA Tuesday, Wednesday
Prescribed Burns at WHHCA Tuesday, Wednesday Heads up everyone, there are two prescribed burns planned for William H. Houlton Conservation Area (WHHCA) this week, depending on weather. Click here for all the details.
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
Child Care Roundtable: What Minnesota Is Doing to Increase Availability of High-Quality, Affordable Child Care
For Immediate Release Jen Gates651-358-0300 Jen.Gates@state.mn.usApril 7, 2021Media ResourcesPrevious Announcements Child Care Roundtable: What Minnesota Is Doing to Increase Availability of High-Quality, Affordable Child Care Commissioners of DEED and DHS join Children’s Cabinet, advocates and providers to discuss helpful programs and strategies St. Paul – On Monday, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove and Department of Human Services Commissioner
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
News Release: 4/7/2021
The SOLD By Friday Team accepted the Platinum award during the 2020 Keller Williams Classic Realty awards ceremony last week. They served 84 families with buying and selling homes last year. The team is thrilled to continue to assist those in the community do the same this year. Keller Williams is one of the top offices in the state so being a top 5 team within the brokerage, for the 5th straight year, means quite a lot. Make sure your home is "SOLD by Friday!"Our mission is to help create a legacy for
ABRA in Elk River marks 25th year in business
Congratulations to ABRA for celebrating 25 years in business!! (link to Star News article)
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
Sunshine Depot Turns 40 in Covid-19 Storm
Congratulations to Sunshine Depot on Turning 40! (link to full Star News article)
Fleming Investment Group guides people on financial journey
Fleming Investment Group guides people on financial journey - link to full Star News article.
Coborn’s to celebrate 100
Coborn's to Celebrate 100 Years! - link to full Star News Article
Year of the COVID-Preneur: ZenBusiness Helps 100k Businesses Form During Pandemic
Company releases new data on women entrepreneurs, top states for new business formations, customer trends, and more for the past year Austin, TX - ZenBusiness, a one-stop-shop to form, run and grow a business, today announced that more than 100,000 micro businesses have been formed using the platform since the onset of the pandemic - allowing these individuals to transition to full time entrepreneurship and follow their dreams. Business formations were on the rise before the pandemic, but over the past
New Year-Round Beer announced by Lupulin Brewing Company
Lupulin Brewing announces a new year-round beer as they are set to launch Tropical Fun Pants (TFP) the week of March 29th. This fun and refreshing fusion of beer and tropical fruit juices will leave you ready to go out and get your fun pants on! Mango, pink guava and passion fruit bring big fruit flavors with a balanced sweetness, TFP is the perfect anytime fun beer. 5% alc/volume and 12 IBU. “We set out to make a fruit beer that drinks more like a seltzer, but with more flavor. The base of the beer is
Wildlife Sanctuary is Back in Effect and Refuge Recreational Opportunities Abound
Wildlife Sanctuary is Back in Effect and Refuge Recreational Opportunities Abound During the spring and summer months, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge provides a variety of ways to get out of the house and experience the wonder of the prairie, oak savanna and wetlands. The refuge is open ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset daily for permitted activities and there is no entrance fee or parking permit required. Restrooms are available at the Blue Hill, Mahnomen and Oak Savanna Learning Center
COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunity Expanded For More Eligible Individuals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunity Expanded For More Eligible Individuals Anoka County Public Health is offering a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines for newly-eligible residents, including those with underlying health conditions and targeted essential workers. Individuals age 65 and over are still eligible and encouraged to add their name to the waitlist for a COVID-19 vaccine opportunity through Anoka County Public Health. If you are unsure of whether you are now eligible for the
What’s the Plan for Businesses in 2021?
Chamber: What’s the plan for businesses in 2021?March 20, 2021 Edition of the Star News, Opinion SectionWe’re now a little over year into the COVID-19 pandemic and there finally seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Minnesota’s COVID-19 cases are going down, vaccinations are going up, school is mostly back to in-person learning; and we are protecting our most vulnerable. As our situation improves, our Chamber is looking to state leaders who control the ability for businesses to also recover and
Robeck of Elk River Meats Announces Retirement
On May 1st, 2021 Elk River Meats will have been owned and operated by the Robecks for 50 years. It is at this time, I have decided to retire. I want to express a Thank You to all of our wonderful customers. It has been a pleasure getting to know all of you. We will be open our regular hours through Saturday, May 1st. Our regular hours are Thursday-Friday 8 am - 6 pm and Saturday 8 am - 2 pm.
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