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		<title>Susie M. Lakoduk, 87, Elk River</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 21:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Lakoduk Susie M. Lakoduk, age 87 of Elk River, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/20/susie-m-lakoduk-87-elk-river/">Susie M. Lakoduk, 87, Elk River</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Lakoduk</strong></p>
<p>Susie M. Lakoduk, age 87 of Elk River, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on May 18, 2013.</p>
<p>Preceded in death by her husband Harry R., grandson Robert Francis Tenney; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.</p>
<p>Survived by her children; Joyce (Ed) Burk, Sandra (Gary) Burk, Myron (Veronica), Harold, David, Duane (Trang) and Cynthia (Steven) Tenney. 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Arnold (Loretta) Fandrich and sister Violet Samuelson and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.</p>
<p>Funeral service 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1506 Main St. NW Elk River. Visitation 4-7 p.m., Monday, May 6th, 2013, at Dare&#8217;s Funeral Home 805 Main St. NW Elk River and 1 hour prior to services at church on Tuesday. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.</p>
<p>Memorials preferred to CAER Food Shelf of Elk River.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.daresfuneralservice.com/">www.daresfuneralservice.com</a></p>
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		<title>Ayla Lynn Duncan, Thursday, May 9, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynne Kasper</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Duncan Ashley Duncan announces the birth of her daughter, Ayla Lynn, Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Fairview Northland Medical Center. &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/17/ayla-lynn-duncan-thursday-may-9-2013/">Ayla Lynn Duncan, Thursday, May 9, 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Duncan</strong><br />
Ashley Duncan announces the birth of her daughter, Ayla Lynn, Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Fairview Northland Medical Center. She weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces.<br />
Grandparents are Shawn and Stacy Duncan of Becker. Great-grandmother is Debbi Deppa of Brainerd.</p>
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		<title>Juniper Xyza Ratliff, Friday, May 10, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Ratliff Stephen Ratliff and Minna Bue of Big Lake announce the birth of their daughter, Juniper Xyza, Friday, May 10, &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/17/juniper-xyza-ratliff-friday-may-10-2013/">Juniper Xyza Ratliff, Friday, May 10, 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ratliff</strong><br />
Stephen Ratliff and Minna Bue of Big Lake announce the birth of their daughter, Juniper Xyza, Friday, May 10, 2013, at Fairview Northland Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces.<br />
Grandparents are Patrick and Chris Bue of Minneapolis and James and Maureen Ratliff of Bethel, Pa. Great-grandparents are James and Dolores Ramerth of Minneapolis.</p>
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		<title>Everett Allen Miller, Friday, May 10, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Miller Alisha Landrus and Darin Miller of Elk River announce the birth of their son, Everett Allen, Friday, May 10, &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/17/everett-allen-miller-friday-may-10-2013/">Everett Allen Miller, Friday, May 10, 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Miller</strong><br />
Alisha Landrus and Darin Miller of Elk River announce the birth of their son, Everett Allen, Friday, May 10, 2013, at Fairview Northland Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces.<br />
Grandparents are Larry and Sandy Landrus of Zimmerman and Kent and Dorothy Miller of Clearwater.</p>
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		<title>Benefit ~ Jacob&#8217;s Run</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:36:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Jacob’s Run Monday, May 27, 2013, 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. race begins. Fitness Evolution, 26275 Fremont Drive, Zimmerman. A &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/17/benefit-jacobs-run/">Benefit ~ Jacob&#8217;s Run</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Jacob’s Run</strong><br />
Monday, May 27, 2013, 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. race begins. Fitness Evolution, 26275 Fremont Drive, Zimmerman. A 4-mile run/walk that is held in honor of Jacob Van Hoever who died in a car accident in 2001, at the age of 13. Proceeds benefit the Jacob Van Hoever Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to graduating seniors. Register online at www.runningroom.com or the day of the event. Contact Brittany Rasmussen at brasmussen05@gmail.com for more information.</p>
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		<title>Benefit the Jim LaFond Family</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>LaFond A Meat Raffle to Benefit the Jim LaFond Family. The NW-Hennepin Knights of Columbus &#38; the St. Michael Knights &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/10/benefit-the-jim-lafond-family/">Benefit the Jim LaFond Family</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>LaFond</strong><br />
A Meat Raffle to Benefit the Jim LaFond Family.<br />
The NW-Hennepin Knights of Columbus &amp; the St. Michael Knights of Columbus are hosting a Meat Raffle on Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 1:30 – 5 p.m. at Ditto’s Bar in St. Michael.<br />
On March 25, 2013, Jim suffered a stroke and is now unable to work at his job as a self-employed contractor.  Jim is married and has a large family, including 6 young children still living at home.  Two of Jim’s adult children and their families are from Rogers and are parishioners at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Rogers.  With medical bills and other expenses mounting, your attendance and support would be greatly appreciated by the LaFond family. The proceeds of this event will benefit the Jim LaFond family.</p>
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		<title>Military Notes ~ May 11, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Webster Air Force Airman Daniel L. Webster graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/10/military-notes-2/">Military Notes ~ May 11, 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Webster</strong><br />
Air Force Airman Daniel L. Webster graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.<br />
Webster is the son of Mike Zimmerman of Elk River. He is a 2011 graduate of Elk River High School.</p>
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		<title>Elsa Kristina Morrisette, Sunday, April 7th, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Morrisette Keith and Jenna Morrisette of Big Lake announce the birth of their daughter, Elsa Kristina, Sunday, April 7th, 2013, &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/10/elsa-kristina-morrisette-sunday-april-7th-2013/">Elsa Kristina Morrisette, Sunday, April 7th, 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
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Keith and Jenna Morrisette of Big Lake announce the birth of their daughter, Elsa Kristina, Sunday, April 7th, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and 20.5 inches ling.<br />
Elsa was welcomed by big brother Ethan, 16 months.<br />
Grandparents are Joe and JoAnn Warren and Gary and Mona Morrisette all of Elk River. Great-grandparents are Arlene Claasen, Donna Warren, Kenny and Beatrice James and Roger and Arlene Morrisette.</p>
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		<title>Lacey Mae Ahner, Saturday May 4, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Ahner William and Cassandra Ahner of Zimmerman announce the birth of their daughter Lacey Mae, Saturday May 4, 2013, at &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/10/lacey-mae-ahner-saturday-may-4-2013/">Lacey Mae Ahner, Saturday May 4, 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ahner</strong><br />
William and Cassandra Ahner of Zimmerman announce the birth of their daughter Lacey Mae, Saturday May 4, 2013, at Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces.<br />
Grandparents are Tom and Cindy Wesley of Zimmerman, Ed Ahner of Zimmerman and Dan and Margre Plantz of Buffalo. Great grandparents are Chuck and Shair Carrolli of Zimmerman and Vivian Miler of Brainerd</p>
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		<title>Nora Margaret Hager, Saturday March 23, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Hager Boyd and Sara Hager of Otsego announce the birth of their daughter Nora Margaret, Saturday March 23, 2013, at &#8230;</p><p>The post <a href="http://erstarnews.com/2013/05/10/nora-margaret-hager-saturday-march-23-2013/">Nora Margaret Hager, Saturday March 23, 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://erstarnews.com">Star News</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hager</strong><br />
Boyd and Sara Hager of Otsego announce the birth of their daughter Nora Margaret, Saturday March 23, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.  She has two brothers, Evan, 5 and Joel, 2.<br />
Grandparents are Doug and Sally Raderschadt of Elk River and Bob and Corrine Hager of Lanesboro, MN.</p>
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