Sherburne Citizen Academy Second Class

Today we started out with Deputy Joe Schanen and Jim Powell who taught us about crime scene reconstruction. They use some pretty high-tech equipment and software to map out crime scenes. We were able to see one of the boats they use to patrol the lakes...

A Winter Day in Spring

I took some pictures while I was driving this morning. (Okay, I wasn’t actually driving when I took them. I did pull over!)

Elk River Business Expo on March 29, 2009

The Elk River Business Expo will be help tomorrow from 10 am to 3 pm at the Elk River High School. They expect over 200 businesses and community organizations, so there should be plenty to see and to do. For more information, visit the Chamber of Commerce...

Princeton Riverside Park Floods

We drove by the Riverside Park in Princeton this evening and saw how high the water had come. The barbecue grills are totally covered. Here are some pictures:

Sherburne Citizen Academy First Class

Do you like my play on words? We had our first class today and I must say, it was first class! We listened to three speakers, enjoyed a tour of the Zimmerman facility, and were able to see a patrol car up close. The first speaker was Sheriff Joel Brott....

Buckies Dollar Value Store Open

I stopped by the new Buckies Dollar Value Store in Zimmerman today, owned by Joe Brueske. I saw the sign the other day but wasn’t sure where the store was at. It is actually inside the same building as Woodlands Floral, Zap-a-Tan, and Zap Sporting...

Princeton Golf Course League Meetings

I received this notice in an email from Princeton Golf Course: Last-minute reminder: League meetings for our 2009 men’s and women’s leagues are on for this week. Details appear below. Plan to come early for the social hour. Men’s...

Zimmerman Expo Success

I went to my first Zimmerman Business Expo on Saturday. There were over sixty businesses and community organizations there. I spoke to each one and snapped a photo. Everyone was very kind and friendly. I love meeting new people! I’ll be putting...

Zimmerman Business Expo 2009 Tomorrow

Don’t forget about the Business Expo tomorrow at Zimmerman High School, 10 am – 2 pm.

Skywarn Class in Elk River

I attended the Skywarn class in Elk River yesterday. We learned a lot of good information about identifying storm systems and how to recognize storms that may produce hail and tornadoes. There were more than sixty people in attendance. Be sure to thank...