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“We Will Pray,” a song written by Dan and Sandy Adler for Bless Minnesota, has become the organization’s anthem. The song’s video will be featured at the National Day of Prayer event in Elk River High School’s gymnasium, 7 p.m., Thursday, May 2.

Bless Minnesota to illuminate Thursday’s National Day of Prayer in Elk River

By Jim Boyle on April 28, 2013 at 3:29 pm

Vigil participants were encouraged to join hands during one segment of the program.

Ramsey County Medical Examiner confirms initial belief that Stephanie Shields took her life

By Jim Boyle on April 28, 2013 at 3:17 pm

Updated: Family plans to rebuild home destroyed by fire

By Joni Astrup on April 19, 2013 at 11:06 am

Despite the snow, they walked

By Star News on April 19, 2013 at 10:23 am

Amy Visci, left, and Katie Eberley, both of Elk River, posed before the start of the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Joy turns to terror at Boston run

By Bruce Strand on April 19, 2013 at 7:51 am

4-6-13 road construction

Fee replaces assessments, taxes to maintain streets

By Joni Astrup on April 18, 2013 at 7:11 am

More than 500 people took part in the 5K event.

Bubba Bye 5K more pertinent than ever

By Star News on April 12, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Photos by Jim Boyle
Members of the school and church community in the Zimmerman area gathered this past Saturday for a candlelight vigil in the wake of the tragedy involving Stephanie Shields and her two children, Nolan and Josie.

Churches, mourners band together

By Jim Boyle on April 12, 2013 at 3:18 pm

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Two vehicles collide in Elk River
Two vehicles collided Wednesday, April 10, on 192nd Avenue near Lander Street in Elk River.
A pickup driven by a 41-year-old Elk River man was westbound on 192nd, preparing to turn left into a driveway. A car was behind the pickup. The driver of the car, a 42-year-old Elk River woman, claimed that it appeared the right signal on the pickup was activated so she decided to pass the vehicle, according to Elk River Police Capt. Bob Kluntz. When the truck took the left turn the car collided with the driver’s side of the pickup.

Police report: Teen faces possible charges in crash, Walmart manager wards off theft

By Jim Boyle on April 12, 2013 at 3:08 pm

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Community plans vigil, benefit for Shields family

By Star News on April 5, 2013 at 11:43 am