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An air ambulance landed on the northbound lanes of Highway 169 Friday morning in Elk River.

Highway 169/Main Street crash victim’s status upgraded to serious; Baldwin crash claims life

By Jim Boyle on December 21, 2012 at 10:42 am

Santa and Mrs. Claus in downtown Elk River last year. They'll be back again Saturday, Dec. 15.

Santa is comin’ to town

By Star News on December 14, 2012 at 11:08 am

Some of the donations to Gifts Anonymous this year.

Gifts Anonymous off to a ‘slow start’; donations needed as deadline approaches

By Joni Astrup on December 6, 2012 at 1:05 pm

Photo by Chris Leeseberg

City closes deal on nature preserve at Bailey Point

By Joni Astrup on November 29, 2012 at 1:03 pm

stolen goods online

Stolen goods making their way home

By Star News on November 23, 2012 at 6:06 am

This two-vehicle crash slowed traffic on Highway 169 in Elk River this past Friday afternoon.

Inattentive driving cause of Elk River crash

By Jim Boyle on November 19, 2012 at 8:10 am

Looking north from the corner of Main Street and Jackson Avenue in downtown Elk River.

HRA approves downtown plan in 4-1 vote; council to consider it Monday

By Joni Astrup on November 15, 2012 at 12:43 pm

The Elk River American Legion Honor Guard helped students and staff at Parker and Lincoln elementary schools Monday kick off programs to recognize veteran's in honor of the Nov. 11 holiday.

Boelter helps Lincoln students say thanks to vets

By Jim Boyle on November 13, 2012 at 8:22 am

Head Coach Steve Hamilton spoke with his players after their loss in the state football tournament.

St. Thomas Academy outruns Elks 30-7 at state

By Jim Boyle on November 10, 2012 at 6:01 pm

Football: St. Thomas Academy outruns Elks 30-7 at state

By Bruce Strand on November 10, 2012 at 5:34 am