Author Archives: Joni Astrup
Sherburne Board approves road work bid in Livonia Township
The Sherburne County Board has approved a bid from Knife River Corporation for work scheduled this August and September on …
Wildlife refuge offers butterfly tour May 25
A butterfly tour will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 25, at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge near …
Health-related classes being offered in Elk River
District 728 Community Education is offering several health-related classes in June in Elk River, including a new one aimed at …
Morrell trucker jumps into action to rescue driver submerged in pond
by Joni Astrup Associate editor Scott Rosenberg had dropped off a load of concrete products in Stillwater and was headed …
Choirboys will sing at Nowthen event
The Land of Lakes Choirboys will be featured at the city of Nowthen’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. The event begins …
If deal jells, Elk River would get a large riverfront park at virtually no cost
by Joni Astrup Associate editor A 315-acre farm along the Mississippi River may become part of Elk River’s park system …
Highway billboard will advertise concerts
A billboard will go up along Highway 10 advertising the Riverfront Concert Series in downtown Elk River. A sponsorship agreement …
City Council approves licenses
The Elk River City Council has approved the following licenses valid until Dec. 31, 2013: •Massage therapist license for Lisa …
Stress, anxiety, depression topics of Lovelette talk
Dealing with stress, anxiety and depression will be the topic of a May 14 presentation by Cindy Lovelette and District …
New German Heritage Festival on tap Saturday
by Joni Astrup Associate editor A new festival is coming to Elk River. The German Heritage Festival will run from …



