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PLAYOFF BASEBALL: One step closer for Walnut Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:44PMOAKLAND – Two aces beat one Saturday night as Walnut out-dueled Adair-Casey No. 1-arm Taylor Wheatley and the Warriors soaked up a 5-1 District final victory over the Bombers.
Walnut pulls past Adair-Casey Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:43AMOAKLAND – Another strong pitching performance resulted in another postseason victory for Walnut.
Coon Rapids-Bayard blasts West Harrison Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:42AMCOON RAPIDS – After losing the pregame coin toss, Coon Rapids-Bayard opened Saturday’s Class 1-A District 16 final with five consecutive hits on its home field.
Transit cuts could hit north metro area hard Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:59PMIf state funding cuts are deep, the consequence could be reductions to local routes.
Bid to sell West St. Paul locker ads sparks debate Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:25PMThe ads could raise nearly $100,000 per year for the district, but some parents object.
German band to play at outdoor Coon Rapids concert Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:42PMGerman music will be featured at Coon Rapids Arts Commission’s seventh concert of its 2011 summer outdoor series at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.
Train Derailment Sends Two to Hospital, Halts Northstar Services Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:14AMA Burlington Northern Santa Fe train derailed around 7:15 a.m. this morning over Rice Creek between East River Road and University Ave...
Burger bash benefit for former Coon Rapids resident hurt in fall Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:12AMA burger bash benefit for Coon Rapids High School graduate Rich Sheehan, 40, and his family will take place Saturday, July 23, 5 to 8 p.m. at 217 Main St. N., Medford, formerly known as Celebrations or KC Hall.
Mary T. hosts farmers market part of wellness effort Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:12AMAround 300 Coon Rapids residents selected their share of produce and popcorn flowers at the first Mary T. Inc. farmers market June 29.
Hmong families drawn to Woodbury, other suburbs, Census shows Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:04AMFor many of Nancy Yang's clients, the American Dream is calling.
Shooting of officer at gun range is ruled an accident Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:14PMAn investigation into a May 5 incident in which a Lino Lakes police officer was struck by a bullet at an Anoka County gun range has concluded that the shooting was an accident.
Lattimore named to Coon Rapids Planning Commission Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:42PMCedric Lattimore is the newest member of the Coon Rapids Planning Commission.
West Harrison moves past Boyer Valley Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:24PMDUNLAP – Even after making an unexpected relief appearance the night before, West Harrison’s Lucas Christensen on Thursday said his arm felt better than it normally does night.
FAQ on the deal ending the state government shutdown Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:23AMHere are answers to some frequently asked questions about the tentative deal ending the government shutdown in Minnesota.
Amanda Leigh-Rose Gustafson Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:43PMHappy 18th Birthday Amanda! You finally made it 7/12/11 Congratulations and best wishes on your graduation also this year from Coon Rapids High School. Love, Mon, Dad, Sara, Josh & Starr
Amanda Cody & Paul Frake Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:43PMLarry and Judy Cody of Coon Rapids, MN, together with Barry and Carla Frake of Northport, NY, are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Amanda Cody and Paul Frake. Amanda is a 2001 graduate of Blaine HS, a 2005 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College with a BA in International Management and Spanish, and [...]
Lindsey Arntson & Kyle Kennedy Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:42PMTim & Bonnie Arntson and Casey & Valerie Kennedy, all of Coon Rapids, are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Lindsey Arntson and Kyle Kennedy. The couple will be married on July 16, 2011. Lindsey is a 2001 gradu ate of Coon Rapids HS and a 2005 graduate of St. Cloud State. [...]
Christine Harter & Bob Bushey Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:42PMChristine Harter and Bob Bushey, along with their parents Jerry & Claudia Harter of Coon Rapids and Bob & Cindy Bushey of Spring Lake Park, are proud to announce their upcoming wedding. Bob and Christie are both graduates of the U of M-Twin Cities where they met in 2005. Christie is currently working as a [...]
Nicholas Allan Staff Jr. Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:42PMSteve & Lori Chilstrom of Coon Rapids and Lyle Welsh and Donna Payne of Elk River proudly announce the birth of their first grandson, Nicholas Allan. Born June 14, 2011, he weighed 6lbs. 5oz. Proud parents are Amanda Welsh and Nick Staff of Coon Rapids.
Coon Rapids woman accused of stealing $547,000 from restaurant group Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:50PMAva Marie Hamilton faces nine felony charges of stealing from the owner of Rudolph's and the St. Clair Broiler.
Four local teachers earn wings at Space Camp Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:42PMFour local teachers took flight earlier this summer, touching down in Huntsville, Ala., and then coming back down to earth ready to lift off in their classrooms this coming school year.
Remodeled home sale approved by Coon Rapids HRA Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:12PMOne of two vacant/foreclosed homes purchased and remodeled by the Coon Rapids Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) this year through the Home for Generations program has officially been sold.
Coon Rapids playground equipment sent to another country Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:42PMPlayground equipment no longer needed in a city of Coon Rapids park will soon be installed in another country in the world.
Scoreboard (July 13) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:39PMPrep Baseball Tuesday, July 12 Class 1-A District Quarterfinals Substate 7 District 13 Lenox 6, Villisca 5 District 14 Essex 11, Stanton 10 East Mills 4, Fremont-Mills 2 Nishnabotna 5, Sidney 3 Substate 8 District 15 Exira-EHK 3, A-H-S-T 1 Walnut 5, Riverside 0 District 16 Coon Rapids-Bayard 5, Ar-We-Va 1 Woodbine vs. West Harrison at Boyer Valley, PPD Class 2-A District Semifinals Substate 7 ...
Glenwood coach lauds seniors in defeat to Creston Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:35PMCRESTON – The trip home last Thursday was 75 miles, but it must have seemed longer for Madison Frain.
Storms across parts of state leave trail of damage; 2 injured Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:48PMResidents of Sauk Centre, Minn., checked out storm damage Monday. Severe thunderstorms have caused damage across southern and central Minnesota and left thousands without power and at least two people were injured.
Man jailed after two people are stabbed in Coon Rapids Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:30AMTwo people were taken to the hospital with stab wounds and a man was jailed following an incident at a Coon Rapids residence shortly before midnight Sunday.
Hwy. 10, Cty. Rd. 10 tend to get confused Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:08PMNorth-metro cities will consider renaming the road to reduce mixups between the very different routes with very similar names.
Coon Rapids Nite to Unite event set for Aug. 2 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:15AMThe Coon Rapids Police Department is gearing up for the 2011 Night to Unite celebration.
Coon Rapids council, developer agree on Crescent Ponds playstructure Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:15AMA play structure will be installed by the city of Coon Rapids at The Fountains/Crescent Ponds Park.
Walnut baseball team improves to 9-2 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:43AMADAIR -- Walnut bounced back from a tough non-conference baseball loss one night earlier to edge Adair-Casey 5-4 Thursday and improve to 9-2 overall and 5-1 in the Rolling Hills.
Girls lacrosse: Ponies eager for state tourney debut Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:48PMThe Stillwater girls' lacrosse team is making its inaugural trip to the state tournament, but the Ponies are not content just being there.
Hylen elected to League’s Board of Directors Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:15AMSt. Francis City Administrator Matt Hylen will soon be joining the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors.
Josephine Korte Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:05PMJosephine Korte, 95 1/2 , Cottage Grove, Minn., peacefully entered into the kingdom of the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
Girls Golf: Deeg goes low to capture individual state title Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:13PMCOON RAPIDS - Entering Wednesday's second round of the Class AAA girls' state golf tournament, Stillwater's Cassie Deeg was hoping to celebrate a state championship with her teammates - but her "consolation" prize was instead sharing the individual state title with a conference rival.
Thole: Stillwater thinclads prevail at thrilling state meet Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:12PMI for one was not surprised to see the SAHS thinclads of coach Scott Christensen blaze their way to the state title at Hamline University's Klas Field on Saturday. In fact, I predicted as much, just ask Stu Groskreutz.
Girls golf: Stillwater ranks second after Day 1 at state Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:11PMCOON RAPIDS - Juniors Cassie Deeg and Hailey Boner finished among the individual leaders on Tuesday while helping the Stillwater girls' golf team move into second place in the team standings following the opening round of the Class AA state tourney at Bunker Hills.
Reiter and Goff are SAHS Athletes of the Week Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:04PMSAHS Athletes of the Week Sammi Reiter - Girls lacrosse One of the top scorers on one of the top teams in the state, Stillwater's Sammi Reiter has helped the girls' lacrosse team achieve many firsts in its four years of existence.
Girls lacrosse: Ponies net first trip to state Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:00PMOSSEO - The Stillwater girls' lacrosse team made history on Thursday while qualifying for its first-ever state tournament with an 18-11 triumph over third-seeded Coon Rapids in the Section 4 championship game at Osseo High School.
Boys golf: Lynch finishes eighth at state Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:34PMCOON RAPIDS - Although unable to improve on his opening round, it's doubtful any player in the field provided more excitement - along with a few hiccups - in this year's Class AAA state tournament than Stillwater's Drew Lynch.
Boys golf: Lynch second after first round of state tourney Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:32PMCOON RAPIDS - Stillwater's Drew Lynch made five birdies during an outstanding first round at the Class AA boys' state golf tournament on Tuesday at Bunker Hills.
Golf: Ponies banking on experience at state Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:30PMMaking its third straight trip to the Class AAA state tournament, the Stillwater girls' golf team is hoping experience pays dividends while trying to improve on last year's third-place showing. The Ponies also placed sixth in 2009,
Long and winding road arrives at threshold of District 11’s future Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:39PMAs associate superintendencies shift, interims take their temporary posts and budgets wax and wane, the focus on Anoka-Hennepin School District’s future sharpens.
White: Some hitters to watch as postseason plays out Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:32AMWe all know that a hot pitcher can take you a long way in softball. But what about the offensive stars capable of doing the same thing? With the postseason under way as of Wednesday, let’s take a look at some of the western...
Govs Upbeat Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:20PMAt Target Field to witness the Twins loss this afternoon were the Bismarck Governors. The Govs are in Minnesota for a series of games this week and took a break to enjoy some major league play... ...and the Govs are deserving of a break. The team is
Letters to the editor for July 8, 2011 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:40PMProselytizing young people To the Editor: I am honored that Katrina Rose in her letter “Anti-gay bullying” (May 6) actually took time to read my 1,174 word letter to the editor “Testimony heckled” (April 1). I hope she learned something from it. I do however, find it very “telling” that she didn’t actually use her last [...]
Get out there and celebrate Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:39PMSome people are storm chasers. My fiancé-of-many-years and I are fireworks chasers. And, boy, is a doozy ever upon us.
Life Looking Back for July 8, 2011 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:39PMLife Looking Back for July 8, 2011
Softball: Smith carries Spartans past CR-B with arm and bat Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:35PMKIMBALLTON -- Eighth-grader Rachel Smith pitched a four-hitter with 16 strikeouts and went 2-for-2 at the plate Friday night to lead the Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton softball team past Coon Rapids-Bayard, 3-2, in non-conference action.
Walnut rallies past Wildcats, improves to 7-1 overall Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:18PMWALNUT -- The Walnut baseball team is off to a 7-1 start and loving every minute of it.