Boy Scout Eagle Scout Project in Princeton

Zach Foede is working on his Eagle Scout Project this weekend. He is constructing and installing bird houses in Princeton’s Pioneer Park and mapping the park with GPS coordinates. Here is an excerpt for the meeting minutes from Princeton’s...

Sherburne Wildlife Refuge Migratory Bird Day Saturday

Here is a very cool opportunity for anyone who enjoys nature, loves birdwatching, or just wants to get out into the fresh air. You’ll also be supporting a good cause when you buy some new plants and tree seedlings! This is from the SNWR website: International...

Zimmerman Chamber of Commerce Meeting

I attended my first Zimmerman Chamber of Commerce meeting today. I met several of the chamber members. Lunch was served by Subway and was delicious!

Senior Portrait–Anne

Here is a senior portrait from a shoot of Anne I did last week up at Riverside Park in Princeton.

Zimmerman Spring Cleaning

How many people pay attention to the small things around us, like the people who clean the sewers? They provide an important service, probably get little thanks, and are only recognized when there is a problem. Here are a couple men, hard at work!

Otsego Minnesota City Hall

We were out driving and I saw the Otsego City Hall for the first time. Here’s a nice photo  I took:

Sherburne Citizen Academy Seventh Class

We are getting down to the wire–only one more class to go! The Sheriff’s Department has really done a great job putting this class together. I’ve been very impressed with the diversity of speakers and departments that we’ve been...

Big Lake High School Spring Choir Concert

Big Lake High School held their annual Spring Choir Concert this evening. Mr. James Fiskum is the choir director and has done a wonderful job with the students. This year has not been easy for him because he has had to take on choir classes for the Middle...

Elk River Motocross Races

I stopped by to watch the motocross races at ERX Motocross Park on Saturday. My brother has a son who has been racing since he was four years-old, but they lived far enough away that I didn’t go to see his competitions. Watching the racers was pretty...

Elk River Craft Show is a Success!

I attended Elk River’s Annual Craft Show on Saturday at the Elk River Arena. Many home-based businesses had a presence at the fair and the turn out was great. Jewelry, homemade jams, crocheted and knitted crafts are just a few of the items available....