Mainstreams

Elk River Youth Hockey Association players who were invited to the annual S.K.A.T.E. banquet for Skaters who Keep Achieving Through Education gave Minnesota hockey legend Lou Nanne rock star treatment as he entered the Elk River High School commons on Feb. 27. Photo by Jim Boyle

Young Hype: Youth achieving success and blazing trails

By Heidi Quanrud on March 9, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Evan Emmel was recognized before the start of Spectrum High School’s Feb. 21 varsity basketball game by Eric Stommes, a representative from the American Heart Association. Photos by Kara Stritesky

Teacher’s heart for cause grows

By Heidi Quanrud on March 2, 2012 at 2:51 pm

Photos by Joni Astrup Stacy Parker stood by her garbage containers. The one on the left is for regular garbage. The one on the right is for organics recycling.

‘Modern-day mom’ inspired to conserve

By Joni Astrup on February 23, 2012 at 11:39 am

Project Conserve saves money, improves environment

Project Conserve saves money, improves environment

By Joni Astrup on February 23, 2012 at 11:35 am

Pat, Kristi and Ashley Smith at a Northern Lights Greyhound Adoption “meet and greet” event Feb. 11 at Chuck and Don’s Pet Food Outlet in Elk River.

Retired greyhound enjoys life as ‘a 45 mile-an-hour couch potato’

By Joni Astrup on February 15, 2012 at 9:25 pm

Bob & Courrin Jonesonline

Widowed no more

By Heidi Quanrud on February 9, 2012 at 1:03 pm

Bob & Virginia K - weddingonline

Life is like a box of (Valentine’s Day) chocolates

By Heidi Quanrud on February 9, 2012 at 12:56 pm

Sara Schwinghammer, an 11-year-old Andover girl, put together a Swap, otherwise known as Some Whatchamacallit Affectionately Pinned. This tradition of Girl Scouts making and exchanging keepsakes started long ago when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides first gathered for fun, song and making new friends.

Camp Elk River helps kick off 100 years of Girl Scouting

By Joni Astrup on February 2, 2012 at 9:53 pm

Jon Ellis at an Elk River Area School Board meeting where he serves as a representative of his school. He’s also been selected to serve on the MAAP STARS board, which is equivalent to DECA for students in alternative high schools. Photo by Casey Mahon

Young Hype: Youth achieving success and blazing trails

By Heidi Quanrud on January 27, 2012 at 11:08 am

mainstreams 6online

Faith in God, humor and ability to manage money keys to marriage success

By Heidi Quanrud on January 20, 2012 at 11:05 am

Recommend on Google

Get this widget »»