Jim Boyle

Elk River, Saint Paul

Editor at Elk River Star News

Editor at HometownSource

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Elk River hires first cannabis store manager

5 days ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Elk River City Council has hired Jacqara Jackson to the position of Cannabis Store Manager effective July 7, 2025. The city went to market in late February to fill its new Cannabis Store Manager position. It received 175 applications for the position and interviewed 11 candidates. kAmu@==@H:?8 2 D64@?5 C@F?5 @7 :?E6CG:6HD[ 2 324<8C@F?5 4964<[ 2?5 =6256CD9:A 2DD6DD>6?E[ DE277 C64@>>6?5 y24B2C2 y24<D@? 7@C E9:D A@D:E:@?]k^AmkAmy24<D@? 9@=5D 2? pDD@4:2E6’D 568C66 :?
Challenge grant approved to kickstart Habitat construction project at Elk RIver High School

6 days ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

A request for $100,000 in Housing Challenge Funds made by the Elk River Area School District has been approved, setting the wheels in motion for a program that will allow Elk River High School’s construction program to go from one that builds sheds to one that builds houses. The plan is for high school students to start building a house during the 2026-27 school year.
City accepts donation of hand-crafted sign from three DECA students

6 days ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Elk River City Council accepted a hand-crafted metal sign donation with sincere appreciation from Sloan Sherrett, Brody Ternus, and Royce Tolbert as a part of their Elk River High School DECA Serves project. It is the intent that it be displayed at the Furniture and Things Community Event Center. kAm$96CC6EE :D 2 A2CE\E:>6 724:=:EJ H@C<6C :46 C6DFC7246C 2E E96 u% r6?E6C]k^AmkAmr:EJ 9:C6D :?7@C>2E:@?
City hires first cannabis store manager

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

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The Bank of Elk River kicks off celebration of 140 years with ribbon cutting, open house

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Bank of Elk River kicked off on June 10 a celebration of its 140th anniversary and the grand re-opening of its headquarters at 630 Main Street with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and an open house. Bill Lavigne, chief operating officer at The Bank of Elk River, served as the emcee, welcoming everyone who turned out and introducing a few speakers.
Fieldhouse turf to be removed to allow for concrete flooring

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Elk River City Council on June 2 approved a proposal from Thompson Construction of Princeton Inc. for $109,665 for a concrete floor installation in the field house as detailed in the city’s request for proposals. Council members also approved a proposal from Becker Arena Products, Inc. for $127,557 to remove, modify, and reinstall the fieldhouse’s existing Sporturf by adding Velcro. kAm%96 2AAC@G2=D A2G6 E96 H2J 7@C >@C6 7=6I:3=6 FD6 @7 E96 7:6=5 9@FD6 E@ :?4=F56 AC:>2C:=J EFC7 6G6?ED :?
ERHS Class of 2025 challenged to believe in themselves

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

Elk River High School’s Class of 2025 graduated on Thursday, June 5, but the conferring of diplomas didn’t start until Principal Mike Zeman took one final shot at pouring love into them. “Class of 2025, you are my first graduating class,” he said, choking back emotions. “I am proud of all that you have accomplished — academically, activity-wise, artistically and athletically, and I am excited for your futures.’kAm+6>2? E2=<65 23@FE 9:D =@G6 @7 E96 “%65 {2DD@” D9@H[ :?
Tattooed message to ZHS Thunder graduates: 'You can do hard things.'

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

Zimmerman High School’s Class of 2025 graduated on Tuesday, June 3, capping off a journey that included storms, left them uncertain at times and presented challenges that would have to be overcome before they could march to the rhythm of “Pomp and Circumstance.” After filing in and being welcomed, they were addressed by the superintendent of schools, a teacher whose daughter is also one of the members of their class and two students who shared the importance of not only living in the moment...
Council approves extension for Pinewood Golf Course

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Elk River City Council approved on June 2 the selection of Mend Collaborative to prepare the plans for an interpretive park on the land where the historic Jackson Street water tower stands. The council also selected Council Member J. Brian Calva to serve on the project team for the water tower park project. Calva is a member of the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). kAm%96 4:EJ’D a_ad 42A:E2= :>AC@G6>6?E A=2? :?4=F56D 7F?5:?8 7@C 2 4@?DF=E2?E E@ AC6A2C6 A=2?D 7@C 2?
Public invited to celebrate Juneteenth at United Methodist Church

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The upcoming federal holiday known as Juneteenth will be a day off from work for many people — with endless possibilities before them on how to spend that time. At one Elk River church, the public is invited to a free first-time festival with food, games and fellowship. The event is being designed to honor the strength, faith, and resilience of African Americans.