Minnesota’s new rating of schools misses many excellent schools, but may help families & students
May 24, 2012Potentially misleading, probably more reasonable and hopefully, helpful. That’s how families may...
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Burnsville’s Hall, Myhra responded to Chance controversy
May 24, 2012Local legislators, Rep. Pam Myhra and Sen. Dan Hall both chief-sponsored legislation aimed at...
Public invited to meet Little Falls superintendent candidates May 29-31
May 24, 2012The Little Falls School Board is in the process of selecting a new superintendent for the district....
Memorial Day services planned across Morrison County
May 24, 2012
Memorial Day services to honor and remember veterans will be held throughout the Morrison County...
State’s greenery can be enjoyed at state parks, waysides, state trails
May 24, 2012Clicking on the Web by Howard Lestrud, ECM Online Managing Editor – It seems like summer came...
Sound Off: Power of an idea could bring baseball to Africa
May 24, 2012Sound Off by Don Heinzman,Guest Columnist – The power of an idea and a commitment to a...
Mike Sampson of Columbus will be honored at the Vietnam Memorial in St. Paul on Memorial Day
May 24, 2012
The U.S. flag that covered the casket of Army Spec. 4th Class Michael Sampson of Columbus has...
Compost site open in Burnsville for storm debris
May 24, 2012The city of Burnsville will provide a site for disposal of homeowners’ tree debris from the May...
Bike ride goes extra 900 miles in raising money for Apple Valley nonprofit Kids ’n Kinship
May 24, 2012Every year, John Elder pedals 900 miles for something he loves. The seventh annual Christian Elder...
Vietnam veteran Dick Bergling of Anoka shares his story; starts Vietnam vets chapter
May 24, 2012
Ever since he was in the seventh grade, Dick Bergling of Anoka knew he wanted to enlist in the U.S....
Anoka County students bowl over competition in state tournament
May 24, 2012Several local students representing Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids and Spring Lake Park high...
Overnight flooding closes Twin Cities Metro roadways
May 24, 2012NEWS RELEASE — Roseville, MN – Motorists should exercise caution during the morning commute...
Klobuchar urges passage of bipartisan provisions to ban dangerous synthetic drugs
May 24, 2012NEWS RELEASE — Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has urged the passage of...
More than 1,000 participate in third annual “Salk it To Me” 5K run/walk
May 24, 2012
Salk Middle School’s 3rd Annual “Salk it To Me” 5K Run/Walk, held on May 19, attracted more...
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services to have new General Manager
May 24, 2012NEWS RELEASE — St. Paul, MN —William Moore, the Metropolitan Council’s General Manager of...
ECM Editorial Board: Mixed grade given for 2012 Legislative session
May 24, 2012From the standpoint of suburban and outstate communities, the 2012 Legislative session on major...
