Jim Boyle

Elk River, Saint Paul

Editor at Elk River Star News

Editor at HometownSource

Articles

Somber holiday shines bright at Elk River Memorial Day parade, program

5 days ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

Hundreds of people turned out in downtown Elk River on May 26 for a Memorial Day parade, followed by a program of remembrance in a freshly revamped Rivers Edge Commons Park. They were there to honor members of the military who were killed in service, both during deployments overseas or in training and service in the United States.
Zimmerman Community Club got their man, ZimmerMan

5 days ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

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Art extravaganza!

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

Art students and their families packed into the board room at the District 728 Offices on Monday, May 12, to be recognized for artwork that will line the walls of the building for the coming school year. Leah Schultz, art specialist at Twin Lakes Elementary School, organizes the program each year with the help of her colleagues, including Elk River High School art teacher Damien Husien, who put together a video presentation for members of the Elk RiverArea School Board and audience members.
Mission accomplished: Sherburne County Road 43 to be named after heroic fallen WWII pilot

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

Signs will soon go up on a section of Sherburne County Road 43 in Big Lake to honor a WWII night fighter pilot. A one-mile section of the roadway will be named after First Lt. Orville Sigurd Anderson, who lived a short but impactful life before dying at the age of 22. kAmw6 H2D A2EC@==:?8 E96 3=24< 2?5 DE@C>J ?:89EE:>6 D<:6D @7 q6=8:F> :? E96 62C=J >@C?:?8 9@FCD @7 pAC:= `c[ `hcd[ H96? 9:D A=2?6 H6?E 5@H?] xE H2D 9:D bhE9 >:DD:@? — ;FDE E9C66 H66<D 367@C6 v6C>2?J DFCC6?56C65 @?
Elk River’s organics recycling program shifting to Sherburne County

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Elk River City Council on May 19 approved a change in direction as it relates to organics recycling in the city. The city will now allow Sherburne County’s organics recycling program to operate in place of the city’s current program. The City of Elk River has been involved with organics recycling since 2009, when a curbside pilot project was implemented.
Lucero: Housing budget fundamentally fails to address affordable housing crisis

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Minnesota Senate on Saturday approved a final housing budget agreement, which spends more than $261 million in taxpayer funds on new and existing housing programs and housing debt service.
Larson-Vito interviewed, appointed to Elk River Utilities Commission post

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Elk River City Council interviewed and appointed Jill Larson-Vito for its open position on the Elk River Utilities Commission. Larson-Vito is no stranger to city government. She served on various commissions in Elk River, including a 10-plus year stint with the Elk River Planning Commission. kAm$96 DE2E65 D96 :D :?E6C6DE65 :? 4@?E:?F:?8 E@ D6CG6 >J 4@>>F?:EJ]k^AmkAm“x 2> DA64:7:42==J :?E6C6DE65 :? E96 FE:=:E:6D 4@>>:DD:@? E@ :?4C62D6k^AmkAm>J <?@H=6586 @7 @FC 4:EJ’D FE:=:EJ D6CG:46D 2?5 E@ 96=A :?
Council approves shelving for Elk River Public Library

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

The Elk River City Council approved on May 19 the purchase and installation of shelving for the Great River Regional Library’s Elk RiverBranch in the amount of $239,214.35. The total budget for this Capital Improvement Plan project to update the library’s flooring and shelving was $440,000. The flooring was approved earlier this year for $145,990.00. The cost of new shelving is $239,214.35.
Retired Air Force master sergeant to deliver Elk River Memorial Day address

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

Retired Chief Master Sergeant Richard A. Lien Jr. will give the 2025 Elk River Memorial Day address. The heavily decorated and promoted airman ended his active duty career as the fire chief of the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho. His post represented the highest level of fire protection leadership. He served as the leader for all aspects regarding the utilization, readiness, welfare and morale of 59 enlisted and civil service firefighters and emergency dispatchers.
Council accepts $2,500 donation from Zimmerman-Livonia Fire Relief Association

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jim Boyle

Skip to main content You have permission to edit this article. Previous FYI: MEETING WAS CANCELLED Next Up The Elk River City Council interviewed and appointed Jill Larson-Vito for its op… The Elk River City Council accepted on May 19 a $2,500 donation from the Zimmerman Livonia Fire Relief Association for the purchase of park equipment.