The Elk River City Council decided at its May 18 meeting to indefinitely postpone Elk RiverFest planned for Saturday, July 4, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns with large group gatherings.
The Elk River American Legion will be serving its Monday night burger baskets tonight in curbside to go fashion.
A unique partnership between two very different area businesses has formed around a similar passion: automobiles. J Grammond Photography and AJ’s Complete Automotive have joined forces and will host an open house for both the business, and the new gallery of images installed on the walls.
Actors turn from true story in ‘Radium Girls’ to kid-friendly ‘Seussical the Musical’ with an extra matinee to boot
Bob Bowersox loved theater, the Masonry, and bagpipe music, and the longtime Elk River resident surrounded himself with them up until the day he died Feb. 27.
Actors from two high schools advance to next round set this weekend in Princeton and Buffalo
Deputy mayor Charles Brock and his wife Myra are throwing a party for their 10th wedding anniversary. However, on arrival their friends discover that Charlie has attempted suicide and is passed out in the upstairs bedroom and Myra is nowhere to be found.
Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Shows have found their new, permanent home in Elk River
Members of the Elk River High School choirs performed a Winter Choir Concert on Dec. 17 inside Zabee Theater at Elk River High School. Choral members performed Carol of the Halls, Set me as a Seal, Ad Astra, Valentine, California Dreamin’, One Voice, Take on Me, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, …
Weather held out for bonanza of activity in and around the downtown
City staff got into the action and even donned elfin hats
NorthStar Arts will bring Barbara Robinson’s classic American Christmas story “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” to life once again with a huge double cast of actors in three locations.
Dramatic comedy at Zabee pulls from Dungeons and Dragons playbook along with music, culture of 1990s
Ideas address everyone from homeschoolers, teens, seniors and the homebound on topics of programming, extended weekend hours, visibility and awareness
On Aug. 17 Nowthen residents Steve and Sandy Thompson suffered the loss of Steve’s business to a fire. True to Steve’s dedication to his customers, he risked his life removing their vehicles from the building. Doing so he suffered major burns and underwent numerous surgeries. Steve will need…
Morpheus Madness will kick off Friday, Oct. 25, at the Holiday Inn in Otsego.
Come see if dreams come true in this Disney tale at Elk River High School Little Theater
Successful expo heads into second year Sept. 25, at Green Haven Golf Course in Anoka
As the director of music and worship at Elk River Lutheran Church, Taylor Quinn is accustomed to singing in front of large crowds. However, this Elk River resident recently had the opportunity to sing in front of a very special audience: members of the British royal family, including Her Maj…
The 2nd Annual Get Busy #LIVIN Music Festival to benefit the #LIVIN Foundation and Canvas Health will be on Sept. 21 at ERX Motorsports Park in Elk River.
Nowthen native and State Auditor Julie Blaha wins State Fair ribbons for her crop art creations
Visitors could watch history come alive Aug. 16-19 during the Nowthen Threshing Show.
The Fabulous Armadillos, a classic rock group from St. Cloud, will hit the Riverfront Concert Series stage on Thursday, Aug. 8. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. at Rivers Edge Commons Park, 679 Main St., in downtown Elk River.
Air Force veteran, former battlefield guide at Gettysburg National Park gives talks on Civil War, World Wars I and II
Northern Starz Children’s Theatre in Ramsey is preparing for the premiere of its musical “Aladdin”
The Jimmys, a seven-piece blues band from Madison, Wisconsin, will perform at Rivers Edge Commons Park in downtown Elk River on Thursday, July 25, as part of the Riverfront Concert Series.
Elk RiverFest proves popular with crowd
Grand marshals of the parade at 10 a.m. on July 20 will be from Sherburne County Area United Way
4-H’ers planning to exhibit 1,500 projects by Beth Balmanno Contributing Writer Sherburne County 4-H’ers are gearing up for a week’s worth of fun and activities at this year’s county fair. There are 170 4-H’ers are slated to exhibit over 1,500 projects, which means there will be plenty o…
This July only, families can celebrate the summer season with Family Fun Nights at Albertville Premium Outlets.
Downtown Elk River’s popular outdoor concert series will kick off for the season on Thursday, June 20, with a Buddy Holly tribute band and a special appearance by the 728 Cadets marching band.
Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer children ages 3-5 two chances to be in “The Beat Goes On” on Thursday, May 30.
NorthStar Arts’ production of “Annie” opened on May 3 and has shows remaining May 10 (7 p.m.) and May 12 (2 p.m.) at the Elk River High School Little Theater. Tickets are available at www.NorthStarArts.org and at Kemper Drug in downtown Elk River.
Veteran cast will lead the way for NorthStar Arts show
A special edition of Disney’s “Newsies” is available, and this one is just for seniors. The Elk River High School drama department will be performing “Newsies” March 21-23 at the Zabee Theater, but senior citizens can catch the show for free at a 4 p.m. matinee performance on March 20 reserv…
Every theatergoer knows the power of a good story and how it can transport the audience to another time and another place. It’s easy to focus on the actors that bring these stories to life, but what about the work that takes place behind the scenes?
SOAR Academy slated to present ‘Aladdin Jr.’
NorthStar Arts will host auditions from 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 19 and 21 for the family classic “Annie” in the Elk River High School Little Theater, 900 School St. NW. Enter Door H off of Jackson Avenue for a chance to be part of the cast.
Stage Studio taps youth for the latest community theater offering
Talented cast has impressed artistic and show director; play opens Jan. 19
The Miss Czech Slovak Minnesota Pageant is looking for women ages 16 to 26 of Czech, Slovak or Moravian heritage to compete for the state title.
Twenty Thousand Dollars. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety has identified that can be the cost for a DWI when factoring in court costs, legal fees and increased insurance premiums.
NorthStar Arts has a unique opportunity for the whole family, just in time for Christmas.
The smart and beautiful young Ella lives in the care of her wicked, self-absorbed stepmother Madame and Madame’s two daughters, Charlotte and Gabrielle. Ella’s only friends in the world are the animals in the woods, “crazy Marie” and the revolutionary student Jean-Michel. Meanwhile in anothe…
There is is one remaining performance of Fruitcakes, a show by the Elk River High School drama department.
Many kids dream of being on stage. For elementary and middle school students in Elk River, that dream can be a reality right here at Elk River High School.
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