Legion Auxiliary seeks Girls State applicants
The Minnesota Department of the American Legion Auxiliary is hosting the 70th annual Girls State event from June 12-18 at the Bethel University in St. Paul. The Elk River American Legion Post Auxiliary...
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Move fewer students, parents say
by Jim Boyle Editor The Jan. 26 meeting to discuss school boundary lines with the families most impacted by the proposed changes to the Twin Lakes Elementary School attendance zone had all the...
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Mainstreams: Trip of a Lifetime
Special to the Star News More than three dozen students from Elk River and Zimmerman high schools rang in the New Year in Italy on the trip of a lifetime. Submitted photosThe group outside of the...
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Elk River math team closes out season with 2nd-place finish
Photo by Trevor HassThe Elk River math team finished just behind Blaine, earning a second-place finish in its final meet of the season. by Trevor Hass Sports Reporter The Elk River math team hosted its...
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Split board to move ahead with purchase of Minnesota School of Business
District will buy the Minnesota School of Business facility for about $4.2 million by Nate Gotlieb Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School Board voted Monday to purchase the Minnesota School of...
View ArticleCommittee: Transfer 50 fewer Twin Lakes students
Group suggested 200 be moved at first by Nate Gotlieb Contributing Writer The committee tasked with addressing overcrowding at Twin Lakes Elementary School recommended Monday that the Elk River Area...
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Band, choir program strong at NWSC competition
Elk River High School was well represented at the 16th annual Northwest Suburban Conference All-Conference Band, Choir and Orchestra Honors Concert held at Blaine High School Feb 9. These singers and...
View ArticleRogers Middle School 2015-2016 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
6TH GRADE A HONOR ROLL Maya Adler, Zainab Ahmed, Jordan Alberts, Andrew Andersen, Evan Anderson, Olivia Anderson, Riley Anderson, Cade Armstrong, Samantha Aronson, Madeleine Arro, Andie Atanasoff, Noah...
View ArticleTeachers nominated for Teacher of the Year
A first-grade teacher from Otsego Elementary and a math instructor from Zimmerman High School/Middle School are among the 114 educators named as candidates for the 2016 Education Minnesota Teacher of...
View ArticleVandenBerge Middle School 2015-2016 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
A HONOR ROLL Grade 8 – Megan Averill, Trisha Averill, Emily Banker, Abigail Barschdorf, Joshua Bauer, Abigail Bense, Molly Bense, Elijah Bicek, Johanna Breyen, Snow Bryner, Kodi Buckley, Makayla...
View ArticleSalk Middle School 2015-2016 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
6TH GRADE 2ND QUARTER “A” HONOR ROLL – SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL Darlene Abeln, Oluwademilade Adebayo, Rowan Agosto, Rachel Agyei, Matthew Alexander, Makenna Anderson, Allison Arndt, Marcus Ayumba, John...
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Problem solvers on the prowl: FLL Minions, Cybernetic Crusaders compete at state
by Trevor Hass Sports Reporter Nick Balmanno, Aidan Barnes and Julia Balmanno’s eyes all light up when asked about their favorite kind of pizza. Nick prefers stuffed-crust cheese pizza from Pizza Hut....
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Surf’s up for Elk River High School’s Dylan Chouinard
Sophomore rides hard work, positivity on his way to Rotary Student of the Month honor for February Student: Dylan Chouinard Parents: Andre and Julie Chouinard List the activities you have participated...
View ArticleZimmerman Middle School 2015-2016 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
A Honor Roll Zimmerman Middle School – 2nd Quarter 2015-2016 Grade 6 – Elizabeth Ahner, Carter Anderson, Joshua Anderson, Kelsi Anderson, Gretchen Andresen, Abby Barthel, Samuel Benjamin, Abigail...
View ArticleZimmerman High School 2015-2016 1st Semester Honor Roll
A Honor Roll Zimmerman High School – 1st Semester 2015-2016 Grade 9 – Nateale Ammann, Anna Beard, Lindsey Bennett, Cheresa Bouley, Ian Carlin, MaKayla Christ, Connor Cook, Alyssa Daugherty, Jacob Deal,...
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Cybernetic Crusaders, FLL Minions compete at state
by Trevor Hass Sports Reporter The Cybernetic Crusaders had a very eventful and memorable day at the state tournament. At school, the robot they designed was scoring close to 600 points. At the...
View ArticleBunting resigns from School Board
by Jim Boyle Editor Jane Bunting has resigned from her seat on the Elk River Area School Board, and there will be an August primary to fill her vacated post. The Rogers woman did not seek a fourth year...
View ArticleStudent Notes ~ February 2016
Dean’s lists: Bemidji State University Elk River Mary Elmquist, Phoebe Fero, Madeline Gregory, Emily Kirscht, Kathryn Lueck, Caroline Mainga, Reed Marohn, Ashlynn Murlowski, Samantha Rouillard,...
View ArticleRogers High School 2015-2016 1st Semester Honor Roll
Rogers High School 1st Semester Honor Roll 2015/2016 School Year “A” Honor Roll (GPA 3.51 and above) GRADE 9 Autum Adair, Ethan Anderson, Mariah Armstrong, Emily Barrett, Holly Benzi, Anna Bergman,...
View ArticleElk River High School 2015-2016 1st Semester Honor Roll
2015-2016 Elk River High School Semester 1 Honor Roll Grade 9 “A” Honor Roll Anna Alex, Michael Almich, Neely Anderson, Joseph Anderson, Michael Baron, Alexis Beck, Kelsey Bielefeld, Kelli Boe, Karly...
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