Minnesota’s new rating of schools misses many excellent schools, but may help families & students

By Joe Nathan on May 24, 2012 at 4:55 pm

Potentially misleading, probably more reasonable and hopefully, helpful. That’s how families may view a new system of accountability that was …

Burnsville’s Hall, Myhra responded to Chance controversy

By Site Editor on May 24, 2012 at 10:27 am

Local legislators, Rep. Pam Myhra and Sen. Dan Hall both chief-sponsored legislation aimed at expanding disclosure of information behind public-employee …

Public invited to meet Little Falls superintendent candidates May 29-31

By Site Editor on May 24, 2012 at 10:23 am

The Little Falls School Board is in the process of selecting a new superintendent for the district. In doing, so …

Memorial Day services planned across Morrison County

By Site Editor on May 24, 2012 at 10:22 am

Memorial Day services to honor and remember veterans will be held throughout the Morrison County and surrounding areas. The events …

State’s greenery can be enjoyed at state parks, waysides, state trails

By Site Editor on May 24, 2012 at 10:17 am

Clicking on the Web by Howard Lestrud, ECM Online Managing Editor – It seems like summer came way early to …

Sound Off: Power of an idea could bring baseball to Africa

By Don Heinzman on May 24, 2012 at 10:12 am

Sound Off by Don Heinzman,Guest Columnist – The power of an idea and a commitment to a mission could bring …

Mike Sampson of Columbus will be honored at the Vietnam Memorial in St. Paul on Memorial Day

By Site Editor on May 24, 2012 at 10:06 am

The U.S. flag that covered the casket of Army Spec. 4th Class Michael Sampson of Columbus has remained folded inside …

Compost site open in Burnsville for storm debris

By Site Editor on May 24, 2012 at 10:01 am

The city of Burnsville will provide a site for disposal of homeowners’ tree debris from the May 19 storm. Beginning …

Bike ride goes extra 900 miles in raising money for Apple Valley nonprofit Kids ’n Kinship

By Site Editor on May 24, 2012 at 9:58 am

Every year, John Elder pedals 900 miles for something he loves. The seventh annual Christian Elder Memorial 900, a charity …

Vietnam veteran Dick Bergling of Anoka shares his story; starts Vietnam vets chapter

By Site Editor on May 24, 2012 at 9:53 am

Ever since he was in the seventh grade, Dick Bergling of Anoka knew he wanted to enlist in the U.S. …