Gateway Fiber Expands Into Elk River and Otsego, MN, With 100% Fiber-Optic Internet Service
ELK RIVER, Minn., September 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway Fiber announced today that it is bringing its ultra-fast, 100% fiber-optic internet service to Elk River and Otsego, MN, joining other Twin Cities communities, including Blaine, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, Plymouth, and others, as the company expands its footprint in the area. Construction on the new network is set to begin in September, with the first customers scheduled to come online later this fall. Most residents will see service available in
County Highway 37/137 Construction Begins
ROAD CLOSURE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 15th! Construction of the CSAH 37/CR 137 Project began on Sept. 2, 2025. This will coincide with construction on the new Costco site and construction on MacIver Avenue. Construction Phases The project is being constructed in two primary phases: Stage 1 Construction of MacIver Roundabout. CR 137 will be closed to through traffic beginning the week of September 15th. Stage 2 Construction of Improvements from I-94 Ramp Terminals to East of Lymon Avenue. The I-94 Ramp
Celebrate Wildlife at the 30th Annual Wildlife Festival!
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, in partnership with the Friends of Sherburne, invites families, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the 30th Annual Wildlife Festival on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Savanna Learning Center. This free, family-friendly event celebrates National Wildlife Refuge Week (Oct. 11–18), Urban National Wildlife Refuge Day (Oct. 11) and National Public Lands Day (Sept. 27) while showcasing the incredible wildlife and habitats
Elk River Walmart unveils remodeled supercenter
By Jim Boyle, EditorElk River Star NewsAug 26, 2025 The Elk River community joined local and regional Walmart officials on Aug. 15 to celebrate the newly remodeled Elk River Walmart Supercenter with a program and ribbon-cutting ceremony in the store’s garden center. The morning event included check presentations to local nonprofit organizations, food trucks, vendor mascots and free samples for customers. Store manager Adam Luck emceed the 9 a.m. ceremony. He used the moment to thank his management team,
Citizen's Academy Application
Citizen's Academy is designed to help strengthen the partnership between public safety professionals and the community by sharing information and promoting a better understanding of public safety services. Applications are now being accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.Fall 2025 SessionTuesday eveningsSeptember 30 - October 286:00 - 9:00 p.m.For adults 21 years or older Topics include: Use of force, investigative functions, firearms and range shooting, ride-along, patrol functions,
Cyclists pedal 500 miles for River of Life Church expansion
Elk River Star News A group of cyclists pulled into River of Life Church in Elk River on Aug. 3, having just completed a 500-mile trek from the church to Duluth and back to raise money for the church’s “Expand the House” initiative. Each rider trained and raised funds to support the first phase of a three-part expansion project, which will begin with new space for children’s ministries, including classrooms, an indoor playground and sensory room. Ten cyclists, including seven who completed the entire
Living Waters Church has opened an expanded restroom
Elk River, MN – Living Waters Church in Elk River has opened an expanded restroom featuring a public universal changing table for both children and adults with disabilities—the closest facility of its kind is 38 miles away. According to the Changing Spaces Campaign, fewer than 20% of public buildings in the U.S. offer adult-sized changing tables. The restroom is open to the public Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and during Sunday services. Church leaders say the project aims to raise awareness of a
