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Julie Nathe's flavored honey butter won a red ribbon at the State Fair.

State Fair participant turns love of bees into winning hobby

By Joni Astrup on September 7, 2011 at 4:02 pm

Enjoying the view near Delta Junction.

1.5 million pennies raised

By Star News on August 27, 2011 at 4:00 am

James Rienstra rides from Zimmerman to Alaska for cancer research

Recovering drug addict, Jason Lee of Zimmerman.

Divine intervention: Recovering drug addict considers writing a book

By Joni Astrup on August 4, 2011 at 12:59 pm

Karolyn and her brother, Tommy, on July 6, 2011.

Cancer survivor, 6, is Relay For Life’s honorary chairperson

By Joni Astrup on July 28, 2011 at 12:57 pm

LaDonna Ahrens, the director of First Fruits Food Distribution, displays some of what the program is able to offer families.

Local organizations help feed children

By Joni Astrup on June 23, 2011 at 2:02 pm

Kelsey Bjorkman changing her first flat tire on the trip. The count is currently up to 3.

Conquering the mountain: Kelsey Bjorkman’s journal, week 3

By Bob Grawey on June 14, 2011 at 12:33 pm

Elk River resident and student Kelsey Bjorkman will leave Seattle June 5 on a Venture Expeditions ride that will cover nearly 3,000 miles in eight weeks.

Cross country for a cause

By Joni Astrup on June 3, 2011 at 2:09 am

Universal Orlando Resorts UOR

Man works 50 jobs in 50 states, including Elk River

By Bob Grawey on May 22, 2011 at 11:49 pm

One of Jessica Bretz's quilts on display at The Noble Quilter in Elk River.

Teen has a passion for quilting

By Bob Grawey on May 5, 2011 at 5:51 pm

A blue jay. Photo courtesy of www.StanTekiela.com

Naturalist: Uncommon facts about common birds

By Joni Astrup on April 19, 2011 at 1:36 pm