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Kelley Farm staff, along with school children, worked the fields last spring with a pair of oxen. Star News file photo

Kelley Farm continues quest to fund renovation

By Joni Astrup on April 18, 2013 at 7:01 am

4-6-13 road construction

MnDOT plans summer road project in Elk River

By Joni Astrup on April 3, 2013 at 9:52 am

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann appeared at the State Capitol in support of adding a new travel lane in each direction on I-94 between Highways 101 and 241.

Bachmann, Zerwas rally transportation troops

By Tim Budig on March 22, 2013 at 2:01 pm

The cover of the Elk River Fire Department's new strategic plan for 2013-2017.

Fire department has new strategic plan

By Joni Astrup on March 21, 2013 at 11:14 am

The big oak is located at the northeast corner of Gates Avenue and Third Street in Elk River.

City modifies street plan to save big, old oak

By Joni Astrup on March 21, 2013 at 10:56 am

Orono playground

‘Destination playground’ coming to Orono Park

By Joni Astrup on March 7, 2013 at 10:00 am

Council considers upgrades to LaBeaux Avenue

By Star News on March 1, 2013 at 2:47 pm

Dan Belair of the city of Elk River’s engineering division held a decibel meter outside Martie’s Farm Service, located near the Jackson Avenue railroad crossing. Behind him are City Engineer Justin Femrite and Street Superintendent Mark Thompson.

City studies wayside horns to reduce train noise

By Joni Astrup on February 28, 2013 at 9:24 am

The new recycling carts.

Elk River has another ‘green’ year in 2012

By Joni Astrup on February 22, 2013 at 9:47 am

Drinking and driving continues to be a problem in Elk River and Sherburne County.

Drunk driving still a problem in Elk River

By Joni Astrup on February 21, 2013 at 12:46 pm