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Rotary honoree bikes, skis and plays piano
Student: Sydney Redepenning Parents: Ross and Tracy Redepenning Redepenning List the activities you have participated in and tell of your proudest accomplishments. I have participated in...
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Mainstreams: Artists to be formerly known as District 728 students
by Jim Boyle Editor The fine artists whose work will be on display in the new District 728 Office come fall have been chosen. They were recognized with certificates and their first public showing of...
View ArticleStudent Notes ~ May 2017
Dean’s lists: Michigan Technological University Elk River Hunter Gulbranson Rogers Brenton Johnson Zimmerman Nicholas Olinger Minnesota State Community and Technical College Elk River Tanen Holzem...
View ArticleBoard acts to protect boundary line moves
by Kurt Nesbitt Contributing Writer The Elk River Area School Board voted 6-0 Monday night, with School Board Director Holly Thompson absent, to close open enrollment for the coming school year in...
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Ivan Sand turned magical forest
Ivan Sand Community High School held its second annual prom on April 29 in Elk River High School’s Zabee Theater. Submitted photosIvan Sand Community High School prom-goers enjoyed a catered meal...
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Mainstreams: Rivals come together, pay tribute at Pearl Harbor
by Sue Austreng Contributing Writer Though rivals in competition, Elk River and Zimmerman band members eagerly put their hearts together and beat a patriotic tune. Ninety-nine members of the high...
View ArticleZimmerman needs reading, math tutors
Zimmerman needs eight literacy tutors and two math tutors for the 2017-2018 school year, according to Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps. This is part of an AmeriCorps recruitment effort...
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Outgoing director advises Spectrum grads to ‘choose well’
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor Spectrum High School graduates collected their diplomas and tossed their mortarboards into the air Friday, May 26, during commencement at the public charter school in...
View ArticleStudent scores a perfect 36 on ACT
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor A Spectrum High School student has achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT test, which is a college entrance exam. Chlotielde Bechtel said she was surprised when she...
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Students delve into science questions
Interested in the history of sneezing? How about which color hair produces the most static electricity? Here’s one: Which dog treats are truly most favored by canines? The research into these and other...
View ArticleSpectrum High School 2016-2017 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Spectrum High School 2016-2017 Fourth Quarter Honor Roll A HONOR ROLL Grade 6 Morgan Alders, Cody Amiot, Cody Anderson, Julina Anderson, Grace Bauer, Grace Beck, Grace Beltrand, Isaac Bengtson, Tyler...
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Class of 2017: Zimmerman High School: Graduates urged to persevere
by Joni Astrup Associate Editor Six years ago, Lynk Downing spoke at his high school graduation in Zimmerman. Wednesday night, he was back at ZHS again, this time as a recent teacher at the school who...
View ArticleLeak forced Hassan kids out
Special to the Star News Hassan Elementary School was evacuated Monday, June 5, after an apparent coolant leak in one of the building’s kindergarten classrooms. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m....
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Class of 2017: Ivan Sand grads clear yet another hurdle
by Sophia Khori Contributing Writer Twenty-four Ivan Sand Community High School students who overcame unique barriers to getting their education graduated June 6. Photo by Sophia KhoriRetiring teacher...
View ArticleClass of 2017: Scholarship recipients
Below are the names of graduates who received a scholarship of $1,000 or more. Elk River High School Hayley Ackermann •$10,000 Cretex Co. in Memory Of John H. Bailey •$1,000 Elk River Fire &...
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Top of Class 2017
These graduates from Elk River High School, Rogers High School, Spectrum High School and Zimmerman High School have achieved a 4.0 GPA throughout their senior year. They were selected by the school at...
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Class of 2017: Elk River High School Seniors Walk
Elk River High School students, who were to graduate last night, appeared ready to take on the world on May 22 as they ventured over to their former elementary schools to parade around in their caps...
View ArticleRogers Middle School 2016-2017 Term 4 Honor Roll
6TH GRADE TERM 4 A HONOR ROLL Lauren Acheson, Breanna Ahrens, Emma Althaus, Damon Anderson, Tyler Bachmeier, Owen Bednar, Leah Biniam, Lucy Brecht, Megan Brenning, Rori Browning, Parker Brummer, Hannah...
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Meadowvale school wins $5,000 from mall
Albertville Premium Outlets has awarded $5,000 to Meadowvale Elementary School in Elk River as the second place finisher in the mall’s School Bucks program. Submitted photoMeadowvale Elementary...
View ArticleRogers High School 2016-17 2nd Semester Honor Roll
“A” Honor Roll (GPA 3.51 and above) GRADE 9 Ella Achterkirch, Brianna Adamson, Anthony Alberts, Bailey Alberts, Lauren Andersen, Madeline Anderson, Mikayla Anderson, Joshua Anthony, Sam Bakri, Vince...
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