Elk River communications team earns three state awards
https://www.hometownsource.com/elk_river_star_news/ by Jim Boyle EditorAug 31, 2026Updated Aug 31, 2026 The City of Elk River’s Communications Division received three awards from the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC). The Elk River Communications Team received one Silver Award and two Northern Lights Awards during the organization’s annual awards ceremony, which recognizes excellence in government communications. The awards included: Silver Award: 2025 Elk River Parks and
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Back to School, Back to Home: Now Is the Time to Start Planning Your Fall Projects
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YMCA of the North is taking over Target Field
⚾ HOT DEAL: $15 Minnesota Twins Tickets!YMCA of the North Twins Takeover Day at Target Field Monday, September 14, 2026Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees &##128205; Target Field Take your team, customers, friends, or family out to the ballpark for just $15 per ticket! Twins Takeover Day, presented by YMCA of the North, is bringing together Y members, families, volunteers, donors, partners, and friends from across the region for a night of baseball, community, and fun.&##127903;️ YOUR SPECIAL $15
Minnesota Small Businesses May Qualify for 0% Interest Environmental Improvement Loans
Small businesses can access financing of up to $75,000 for eligible equipment, environmental improvements and site cleanup projects Minnesota small businesses looking to make environmentally beneficial improvements may be eligible for zero-percent interest financing through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Small Business Environmental Assistance Program. The program offers loans ranging from $1,000 to $75,000, with repayment terms of up to seven years, to help qualifying small businesses
2026 Northbound Liquor Groundbreaking Ceremony
Elk River Northbound Liquor Breaks Ground for New Store Elk River, Minn. City leaders, LSE Architects, and Terra Construction celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Northbound Liquor store on Wednesday, August 5. The new store will be built across the street from its current location, replacing a facility that has served the community since 1997. Located next to Coborn's at 19417 Evans St. NW, the new 16,500-square-foot store is designed to enhance the customer experience while improving operational
Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show - Vendor/Sponsorship Opportunities
Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show 2026 Sponsor and Vendor Opportunities Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 10:00 am to 10:00 pm at Prairie Park, 13355 90th Street, NE, Otsego Each year, the Otsego Prairie Festival & Car Show welcomes more than 10,000 attendees from Otsego and surrounding communities for a weekend of classic cars, live music, food vendors, shopping, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular fireworks display. The festival provides sponsors and vendors with an outstanding opportunity
