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Elk River golfer Steve Johnson named captain of 2007 Minnesota men's USGA team

Randy Glasmann and Steve Johnson have been selected to captain the 2007 Minnesota men's and women's state teams at the USGA's State Team Championships, Sept. 18-20 at The Club at Carlton Woods, Woodlands, Texas.

Princeton High School choir group has memorable trip to New York

at Lincoln Arts Center

Was it the Burt, the chimney sweep walking up and down vertical walls and upside down across a ceiling on the stage of the musical "Mary Poppins," or could it have been the sight of Poppins herself, disappearing into the theater ceiling in the end? See more in Joel Stottrup's Princeton Union-Eagle story on the Princeton High School choir trip to New York.

Worker hurt in Wyoming plant explosion

An explosion Friday morning in Wyoming seriously injured a worker at All Safe, 26443 Fallbrook Ave.. Fire Chief Dennis Berry said a male worker, believed to be in his 30s, was working on a small oxygen cylinder when it exploded shortly before 10 a.m.

Jobs at risk if property taxes increase, says Eden Prairie real estate professiona

Minnesota risks losing jobs if lawmakers insist on raising commercial/industrial property taxes. I witness the dynamics of rising business costs in my everyday dealings with those individuals who decide where to expand companies.

Conservative lawmakers renew efforts on marriage amendment

Sen. Paul Koering will vote for it. But if it's a top issue with voters, why isn't the Senate and House under Republican control, he rhetorically asked. "And it's just the reverse," said Koering, speaking of the newly energized same-sex marriage ban proposal.

Gov. Pawlenty dismisses the idea of aspiring to be vice president

Pawlenty at press conference

Gov. Tim Pawlenty pooh-poohed speculation about his perceived vice presidential aspirations, wholly dismissing the idea on Thursday (April 12).

"I'm not running for vice president - don't want to be vice president," said Pawlenty, speaking at a Capitol press availability. (Photo by T.W. Budig, ECM Capitol Reporter)

Sen. Chaudhary looks to University of Minnesota to establish India Center

A local lawmaker wants the University of Minnesota to start a center focused on the country from which his family traces its roots.

Sen. Satveer Chaudhary, DFL-Fridley, whose parents came from India, is looking for the University to establish an India Center.

Mille Lacs County Sheriff's investigator on leave, charged with harassment

An investigator with the Mille Lacs County Sheriff's Office is on administrative leave following charges of harassment.

James Darryl Osowski, 43, of Milaca was served with a summons last week for felony and gross misdemeanor harassment. See more in Dawn Slade's Mille Lacs County Times story.

Veterans will share memories, pain at World War II Night in Elk River April 18

Guy Rowe at Memorial

There was a time Guy Rowe didn't talk about the invasion of Iwo Jima.

Memories of the bloody battles were too painful for the former infantryman for the U.S. Marine Corps. The Otsego man, 82, who survived the 36-day battle on the island of Iwo that claimed 25,851 U.S. soldiers, eventually found talking about it helpful.

It got things off his chest.

See more in Jim Boyle's Star News story.

Flood-damaged Browns Valley to receive $264,000 grant

Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Thursday that the city of Browns Valley will receive a $264,000 state grant to repair public facilities damaged by flooding last month. Most of the grant money

Elk River golfer Steve Johnson named captain of 2007 Minnesota men's USGA team

Princeton High School choir group has memorable trip to New York

Worker hurt in Wyoming plant explosion

Jobs at risk if property taxes increase, says Eden Prairie real estate professiona

Conservative lawmakers renew efforts on marriage amendment

Gov. Pawlenty dismisses the idea of aspiring to be vice president

Sen. Chaudhary looks to University of Minnesota to establish India Center

Mille Lacs County Sheriff's investigator on leave, charged with harassment

Veterans will share memories, pain at World War II Night in Elk River April 18

Flood-damaged Browns Valley to receive $264,000 grant

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