Otsego E-8, crowding fuel changes
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The sole act of building the new voter-approved E-8 building is expected to resolve many overcapacity problems in the district’s southern area, according to Cory...
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Boundary change options presented
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School District is no stranger to change. Over the years, the four small-town communities that comprise the district have become increasingly...
View ArticleZimmerman Middle School 2016-17 1st Quarter Honor Roll
A Honor Roll Zimmerman Middle School – 1st Quarter 2016-2017 Grade 6 – Rebekah Anderson, Hailey Becker, Chloe Belanger, Chase Berwald, Kelsey Bibeau, Justin Blazevic, Carmen Boyer, Abby Buermann, Rayna...
View ArticleRogers Middle School 2016-17 1st Quarter Honor Roll
6TH GRADE TERM 1 A HONOR ROLL Lauren Acheson, Jacob Adams, Breanna Ahrens, Emma Althaus, Damon Anderson, Tyler Bachmeier, Alexa Backmann, Christian Barry, Owen Bednar, Abigail Berry, Leah Biniam, Lucy...
View ArticleVandenBerge Middle School 2016-17 1st Quarter Honor Roll
A HONOR ROLL Grade 6 – Maya Andrican, Cullen Asbeck, Lydia Baker, Peyton Boldt, Madison Borovansky, Emma Boser, Alexis Bram, Kaylyn Breyen, Annika Carlson, Ciara Carroll, Emma Cira, Emma Cockcroft,...
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Decision time on school boundaries
by Jim Boyle Editor Members of the Elk River Area School Board met in work session on Dec. 5 to synthesize the voluminous work of its facilities usage committee in preparation for decision day on...
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District 728, state celebrate Parker’s ribbon
Dignitaries, Elk River Area School District leaders and some old friends joined Parker Elementary for a big celebration Thursday, Dec. 1, as the school celebrated its designation as a U.S. Blue Ribbon...
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Rivers’ broad range of interests fuel her
Elk River Rotary Student of the Month Student: Sofia Rivers Parents: Eric and Karen Rivers List the activities you have participated in and tell of your proudest accomplishments: Instead of...
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Vote to free space at Twin Lakes
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School Board approved attendance boundary changes Dec. 12 that would help the district deal with overcrowding concerns in some buildings...
View ArticlePeppin leads 11th hour drop in 2017 levy
After suggesting no increase to levy, he offered proposal to cut the proposed increase in half and got board support by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer In a somewhat dramatic turn of events at an Elk...
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Hustvedt snares another teaching award
The National Council for the Social Studies named Ron Hustvedt Jr., a sixth- and seventh-grade teacher at Salk Middle School STEM Magnet Program at Salk Middle School, Outstanding Middle Level Social...
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November student of the month hopes to fly one day
Student: Shelby Novotny Parents: Paul and Nicole Novotny Novotny List the activities you have participated in and tell of your proudest accomplishments. Elk Buddies mentor (Special Education...
View ArticleVFW Post 5518 announces its latest essay winners
The Elk River-Rogers VFW Post 5518 has announced the winners of its annual fall essay competitions. First-place winners in each category have been sent on to the district competition. Voice of...
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City looking for spot for Spectrum
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer Members of the Elk River City Council and city staff will continue to explore options regarding the future of Spectrum High School. During a work session Dec. 19,...
View ArticleStudent Notes ~ December 2016
Graduations: Minnesota State University, Mankato Dayton Lindsay Hagel, B.S., nursing, summa cum laude; Brittany Ray, B.S., accounting Elk River Makayla Conrath, B.S., management; Holly Davies, B.S.,...
View ArticleWorld’s Best Work Force coming
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School Board approved a report Dec. 12 from a program that aims to prepare students for careers and college and to improve performance in the...
View ArticleDistrict shaking up how it would respond to active shooter
by Rachel Minske Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School District is shaking up how it plans to respond in the event of a possible active shooter situation at one of its schools or buildings....
View ArticleChanges to district naming policy proposed
The Elk River Area School Board heard a first reading of a revised policy regarding the naming of facilities and fields within the district Jan. 9. Superintendent Bruce Watkins said that alongside...
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Sampson takes the reins at Otsego’s new E-8 school
The new school under construction in Otsego has its first leader. Former Westwood Elementary Principal Kari Sampson will leave Zimmerman and head south to Otsego as she becomes the face of the new...
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Elk River School Board members take oath of office
Photos by Rachel Minske Pastor takes seat at table New Elk River Area School Board Member Joel Nelson took the oath of office Jan. 9 at the future District 728 headquarters in Elk River. Nelson is...
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