As expected, Minnesota Republicans just shouted “next man up” in the wake of Nick Zerwas’ retirement, sending Sherburne County Deputy Paul Novotny to the State Legislature with a win in Tuesday, Feb. 4’s special election. Novotny topped challenger and endorsed DFL candidate Chad Hobot 1,983 to 1,141, taking about 63 percent of the votes. Zerwas, […]
BREAKING: House District 30A Special Election Held Feb. 4
Two men will square off to take former Rep. Nick Zerwas' seat in the Minnesota Legislature.
The 2020 Election Year rolled on Tuesday, Feb. 4, as a special election in Minnesota pitted two men from the state’s major parties in a race to replace former Rep. Nick Zerwas. Zerwas, who represented his home area of Elk River – as well as Big Lake and Otsego – in the Minnesota State Legislature […]
Minnesota Department of Health Readies for Chinese Virus
With the virus confirmed in a nearby travel hub, Minnesota health officials are bracing for Coronavirus.
With recent cases of 2019 novel coronavirus reported in several countries including the U.S., health officials are watchful for potential cases. The Minnesota Department of Health has posted background information on its website (2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Media confirmed reports show the virus has shown up in nearby Chicago after a 60-year-old woman was diagnosed with […]
Minnesota National Guard Soldier with St. Michael Ties Dies in S.C.
Pfc. Conner J. McGurran had worked as a cook at Liberty Bar and Grill prior to his Basic Training.
The United States Army and Minnesota National Guard recently announced the death of a young soldier at a training exercise in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, earlier this month. Pfc. Connor James McGurran was found unresponsive during a drill, and was transported to a local hospital, where he remained unresponsive and was pronounced deceased. He was […]
Stellis Health Recognized as Low-Cost Care
The total cost of care at Stellis Health is 15 percent lower than the Minnesota state average, according to the latest report by the Minnesota Community Measurement (MNCM) nonprofit. “We strive to keep our costs down and this report shows that our providers are doing a great job at using health care resources effectively and wisely,” said […]
Zimmerman Woman Killed in Otsego Crash
Wright County Sheriff’s Office officials have released the name of a woman killed in a weekend crash in Otsego this weekend. Ravaunne Kendrick, 35, of Zimmerman, was killed in the crash, which occurred Saturday night around 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of County Roads 19 and 39 in Otsego. Authorities said the single-vehicle accident happened […]
Winter Storm Taking Aim at Wright County the First of New Decade
All Twin Cities areas can expect a snarled Friday afternoon commute.
The first winter storm of the new decade is taking aim at the Twin Cities area, and Wright County residents can expect at least 6 inches of new snow by Friday night, followed by howling winds and rough driving conditions on Saturday, Jan. 18. “There’s no doubt the Twin Cities area will see significant snowfall […]
State Sees First Whooping Cough Death in Six Years
The MDH is urging parents, expectant mothers to consider immunization.
Minnesota health officials on Wednesday confirmed an infant death related to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The infant was diagnosed with pertussis in August 2019 and died in November after being hospitalized for three months. The last pediatric death related to pertussis in Minnesota was in 2013. “We were extremely saddened to hear that […]
Long-time Albertville Council Member Resigns in Protest upon Apartment Complex Approval
A 2.5 hour Albertville city council meeting ended Monday evening with both an approval and a resignation. The council voted 4-1 in favor of developing the long-vacant Heuring Meadows parcel, and the lone dissenting voice, 25-year council veteran John Vetsch, resigned in protest after the vote. Vetsch said he did not believe this was the […]
Primary Looms in Race to Replace Zerwas
Two Republicans will square off in a Tuesday, Jan. 14 primary election seeking to replace now-retired Rep. Nick Zerwas in Minnesota House District 30A. Paul Novotny has captured the House District 30A GOP endorsement after a group of delegates voted to give the former Sherburne County Sheriff’s deputy the nod at a small event in […]