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The Elks converged in the infield to celebrate after the final out in the championship game.

Back on Top! Elk softball caps 7-week thrill ride with state title

By Bruce Strand on June 14, 2013 at 1:23 pm

Tyler Pinter, the Rogers valedictorian and an Eagle Scout, enjoys mission trips and serving his church and community. And rooting for the Packers.

Class of 2013 Valedictorians

By Bruce Strand on June 7, 2013 at 12:45 pm

A pupil at the schoolhouse from 1939 to 1947, Leistico says he remembers the school like it was yesterday. He drew a diagram of the schoolhouse for realtor Mark Claessens.

Kickin’ it ol’ school

By Star News on May 31, 2013 at 12:01 pm

In 2006, sixth-grader Jacob Crippes became the first student in the Elk River School District to enroll in the Northwest Suburban Integration School District Magnet School program. He is graduating from Fridley High School this month.

The long ride and Crippes’ International Baccalaureate class instills drive

By Star News on May 24, 2013 at 3:59 pm

Alice Thibodeau’s picture books take readers on imaginative journeys with rhymed couplets — “Let’s see, Let’s see. What else can I be?” — and the author’s belief in pursuing dreams and talents.
Children’s book author Thibodeau received 39 rejection letters before Little Leaf Press offered to help her self-publish. To date, she has self-published six books in her series under the pen name Alice Palace.

Dreams do come true

By Star News on May 17, 2013 at 1:48 pm

Soap maker lathers up success

By Star News on May 11, 2013 at 11:14 am

Sew Wonderful!

By Star News on May 3, 2013 at 1:18 pm

Photographers display posters and portfolios.

Arts in the Spotlight

By Bruce Strand on April 26, 2013 at 2:36 pm

Photo by Bruce Strand. Author Eric Dregni chatted about his books.

Arts Alliance pleased with grand opening’s turnout

By Jim Boyle on April 24, 2013 at 2:40 pm

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Stai spoke with his nephew Landon Matheny and his niece Brianna Matheny along with their mother (Stai’s sister) Andrea Matheny at the homecoming for the 257th Military Police Company out of Monticello. Stai’s oldest daughter, Alexis, is at the far left in the photograph.

‘Come on home, buddy’

By Jim Boyle on April 19, 2013 at 11:01 am