Author Archives: Star News
Support pre-K funding to help narrow achievement gap
A growing number of scientific findings on early brain development and the ability of children to learn more earlier is …
Ask a sheriff: Malicious punishment of a child – what does that charge mean?
A. You are unfortunately aware of various news media articles about parents and caregivers that make headlines due to their …
Volunteers are priceless
National Volunteer Week is April 21-27. This special week has always been a worthy reminder to recognize and appreciate all …
Band booster: District commits to the music arts. Really?
Due to District 728 budget cuts, the Elk River High School football coaches will now split their time between Elk …
Mentors reach out to kids
by Britt Aamodt Contributing writer Not too long ago Nate Kostohryz, 11, had a science project. It’s one of those …
Community Ed offers spring salad class
Learn to make salads and dressings during a Festive Spring Salads class through District 728 Community Education. The class runs …
Billboard will be converted to digital
A billboard located along the west side of Highway 169 in Elk River, south of the Walgreens development, will be …
Despite the snow, they walked
The Minnesota School of Business held its Take a Walk in Her Shoes event Thursday, despite the weather, to show …
Sergeant, officer take the oath of office
A new police officer and a new patrol sergeant took the oath of office before the Elk River City Council …
Images, not guns are desensitizing us
Is “gun control” the right direction to go? What would it accomplish? Keeping guns out of the hands of criminals …
