Year in review

Jennifer Folkens and her son, Charlie, at the Kamps booth in August at the Minnesota State Fair.

Other top newsmakers for 2011

By Joni Astrup on January 3, 2012 at 12:43 pm

Bell sentencing, Target rebirth, city administrator shuffle among other top stories

By Joni Astrup on January 3, 2012 at 11:39 am

Cal Portner became the city administrator for Elk River in October.

New leader came to Elk River in 2011

By Joni Astrup on January 3, 2012 at 11:31 am

Many narrowly averted tragedy in 2011

By Joni Astrup on January 3, 2012 at 11:30 am

The addition of a new sign signaled a new era for Elk Park Center.

Top story: Economic news dominated in 2011

By Joni Astrup on January 3, 2012 at 9:24 am

Among the many places Elk River Mayor John Dietz plugged into the Elk River community was an Elk River Area School District "community cafe."

Newsmaker of the Year: Dietz made headlines all year long

By Joni Astrup on January 3, 2012 at 9:23 am

A Feb. 7 fishing trip ended badly for a Vadnais Heights man when his Chevy went through the ice at Lake Orono. Ironically, the Grand Am located closer to the beach for Ice Break 2011 never did go through the ice. It had to be pulled from the ice after the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored contest was deemed illegal.

A look back on 2011

By Heidi Quanrud on January 3, 2012 at 8:32 am

Dietz made big news in 2011 as newly elected mayor

By Heidi Quanrud on January 3, 2012 at 7:50 am

First steps made to rebuild district’s band, choir program

By Heidi Quanrud on January 3, 2012 at 7:30 am