The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Teams — And What Elk River Businesses Can Do About It
Poor collaboration is measurable. Research compiled in 2026 shows teams lose an average of 7.47 hours per week to ineffective communication — nearly an entire workday — with 76% of business leaders saying their teams waste time resolving miscommunication every week. For Elk River area businesses competing against larger Twin Cities employers for the same talent pool, that's not a minor inefficiency. It's a retention and growth liability. The good news: small businesses have a structural advantage here.
Prescribed burns help oak savanna habitat at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Prescribed burns this spring will play a critical role in protecting wildlife habitat and reducing wildfire risk at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. This year’s planned burn areas include the northeast area of the refuge around Blue Hill Trail and Refuge Headquarters. Prescribed burns are one of the most effective tools for managing fire-adapted ecosystems such as native prairie and oak savanna. Oak savanna is fire-dependent, meaning many of the native species growing there require fire to thrive and
Freedom Home Improvements Celebrates 19 Years in Business!
Please help us to celebrate and congratulate Mike and Colleen Crawley on 19 years of proudly serving our community with top-quality renovation and remodeling services!
