Joni Astrup

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Elk River police report: Thief takes fishing boat, generator from pole barn

6 days ago | hometownsource.com | Joni Astrup

A fishing boat and a generator were reported stolen from a pole barn in the 17000 block of Tyler Street in Elk River. The burglary was reported to police on May 25. It happened between May 14 and May 25, accoring to Elk River Police Capt. Joe Gacke. kAmkDEC@?8m|2? DE62=D {ts =:89ED H@CE9 S`d_k^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmp bf\J62C\@=5 +:>>6C>2? >2? AFE 2 E9C66 A24< @7 !9:==:AD {ts =:89ED G2=F65 2E S`d_ :? 2 E@E6 2?5 >256 9:D H2J @FE @7 %96 w@>6 s6A@E :?
In 'long-anticipated moment,' Otsego breaks ground on fire station

6 days ago | hometownsource.com | Joni Astrup

Otsego reached a key milestone in the formation its own fire and emergency services department on Wednesday, May 28, as officials broke ground for the city’s first fire station. City leaders, community members, and public safety officials gathered for the ceremony at the fire station site located at the southwest corner of Odean Avenue and 75th Street.
After visiting all 66 state parks, Ohman has tales to tell

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Joni Astrup

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Elk River police report: Vehicle stopped in road hit from behind

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Joni Astrup

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Injured bear cub, found in field, recovering from broken leg

3 weeks ago | messagemedia.co | Joni Astrup

An injured bear cub is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Garrison, after a woman found it in a field north of Elk River. Monique Hargreaves was out on her porch on the morning of April 8 when she saw something stumbling in a nearby field. kAm“x H6?E @FE E96C6 2?5 x E9@F89E :E H2D 2 =:EE=6 AFAAJ 2?5 E96? x C62=:K65 :E H2D 2 323J 362C[” D96 D2:5] “x E9@F89E 96 H2D :?;FC65 2?5 96 H2D]”k^AmkAm%96 4F3 H2D 2== 2=@?6 :? E96 =2C86[ @A6?
Injured bear cub, found in field, recovering from broken leg

1 month ago | messagemedia.co | Joni Astrup

An injured bear cub is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Garrison, Minnesota, after a woman found it in a field north of Elk River. Monique Hargreaves was out on her porch on the morning of April 8 when she saw something stumbling in a nearby field. kAm“x H6?E @FE E96C6 2?5 x E9@F89E :E H2D 2 =:EE=6 AFAAJ[ 2?5 E96? x C62=:K65 :E H2D 2 323J 362C[” D96 D2:5] “x E9@F89E 96 H2D :?;FC65[ 2?5 96 H2D]”k^AmkAm%96 4F3 H2D 2== 2=@?6 :? E96 =2C86[ @A6?
At historic Kelley Farm, a new season begins to unfold

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Joni Astrup

At the historic Oliver Kelley Farm, tucked away along the banks of the Mississippi River in Elk River, visitors can immerse themselves in a working farm of the 1860s — complete with barnyard animals, fields of crops, activities in the farmhouse and interpreters wearing historic-looking clothing. There’s also a modern Farm Lab, where visitors can explore Minnesota agriculture, present and future.
Elk River police report: Stump grinder worth $20,000 stolen from business

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Joni Astrup

A utility trailer and a stump grinder have been stolen from A1 Rent It in Elk River. The theft was reported on April 29. A person or persons cut a lock to a gate at the business at 728 Railroad Dr., entered the lot and stole the items. Missing are a 5x10-foot Tarter brand utility trailer with a ramp and a Toro Stx26 walk-behind stump grinder that was loaded on the trailer. kAm%96 EC2:=6C :D H@CE9 2AAC@I:>2E6=J Sd[___ 2?5 E96 DEF>A 8C:?56C[ Sa_[___]k^AmkAmkDEC@?8m!6CD@?
Developer lays out plans for 172 lots in new housing subdivision in Otsego

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Joni Astrup

A Lakeville residential land developer is proposing a 172-lot single family housing subdivision in Otsego. Summergate Development has proposed Amber Meadows on 72 acres of land generally located west of McAllister Avenue and north of 70th Street, just east of the Martin Farms subdivision. kAm%96 ~ED68@ r:EJ r@F?4:= G@E65 d\_ @? pAC:= ag E@ 2AAC@G6 D6G6C2= :E6>D C6=2E65 E@ E96 AC@A@D2=[ :?4=F5:?8 2 AC6=:>:?2CJ A=2E 2?5 2 C6K@?:?8 @7 E96 A2C46= 7C@> 28C:4F=EFC2= E@ C6D:56?E:2= W#\dX]k^AmkAmx? 255:E:@?
Injured bear cub found in field recovering from broken leg

1 month ago | hometownsource.com | Joni Astrup

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