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A Fall Candy Trail for kids of all ages will be Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Osseo United Methodist Church, 16 Second Ave. S.E.
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The Pumpkin Decorating Drive Thru event last Saturday in Hanover was a success. The Hanover Park Board hosts the annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. This year, the board decided to have a drive-thru event for parents to drive their children through the Hanover Public Works building to get a p…
Rockford Public Works crews will flush fire hydrants throughout Rockford Tuesday, Oct. 20, starting at 2 a.m. and continuing until completion. Residents might experience low water pressure and discoloration to water. It is recommended that you do not wash clothing during this time period. I…
The Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion Auxiliary Steak Fry is back. COVID-19 safety rules will be followed.
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Brock Faber has never been to California. Though, if all goes according to plan with his hockey career, he’ll soon get that chance.
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Ryan Karasek doesn’t even remember calling the approval of the Mississippi Crossings development a “mic drop” moment. His elation that pen was finally put to paper and shovels were soon to be in the ground for the longtime river project that is expected to a be a major tourist destination fo…
An Osseo graduate was one of 15 students and alumni awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2020-21 academic year.
The American Red Cross will be hosting several upcoming blood donation opportunities.
The Maple Grove Community Organization is hosting its annual Halloween Family Fun Day. This year’s event is Saturday, Oct. 17, at Weaver Lake Park, 8401 Dunkirk Lane.
Volunteers are vital to the efforts of Three Rivers Park District. Last year, Three Rivers had more than 2,520 ongoing volunteers who donated over 43,919 hours to programs and services within the park system. In recognition of these outstanding contributions, the Park District recognizes a s…
Stages Theatre Company has announced the return of audience favorite “Spookley The Square Pumpkin” in a brand new way. Stages invites everyone to discover the journey with “Spookley The Square Pumpkin: Out Of The Box,” featuring the stage play by Joe Troiano.
The Hanover Park Board is hosting the Pumpkin Decorating Contest. This year will be a little different as it will be virtual.
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The city of Champlin hosted a ground breaking and public open house Oct. 1 for the new Mississippi Crossings project at 224 East River Parkway.
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Kwik Trip, Thursday, Oct. 1 celebrated the Grand Opening of its new store in Rockford at 8090 County Road 50 with a ribbon cutting and presentation of $1,000 checks to the Rockford Fire Department and RiverWorks Food Shelf.
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Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, made a quick visit Oct. 1 to Crow River Sportsmen’s Club located on the St. Michael/Rogers border to meet with a gathering of approximately 100 people.
The city of Rogers hosted a successful Night to Unite drive-thru event on Oct. 3 outside of the Rogers Community Center. Residents were invited to drive their cars through the parking lot and the emergency vehicles, wave to police and fire personnel and city staff, and grab a goodie bag. The…
Join the Three Rivers Park District Oct. 1 to 18 for the newly reimagined Autumn Woods Classic presented by TC Running Company. This year’s race is reimagined as “My Autumn Woods Classic” — run or walk with family or friends any distance of one’s choosing in any Three Rivers Park.
Due to safety concerns, Rockford city staff is unable to schedule a traditional clean-up day. As an alternative this year, the city is working with Waste Management to have a one day curbside pick-up on Saturday, Oct. 10, (7 a.m. or earlier)
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Look in our 2020 Election section to find out which candidates are running for the local city council races.
Each October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 2020 is the fourth year the city of Maple Grove will use purple lights during the month to raise awareness that there is help and hope for victims of domestic violence.
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Students and staff in the Osseo School District returned to their respective buildings on Monday as the Hybrid Learning Model began after two weeks of Distance Learning to start the school year. Said Superintendent Cory McIntyre: “We had a very successful first day in the hybrid learning mod…
The city of Rogers is hosting an abbreviated Night to Unite event Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rogers Community Center, 21201 Memorial Drive.
The new playground at Riverside Park is open in Rockford at 8220 Elm Street. According to the city, there are some cosmetic landscaping things to finish in the near future. The city also offers some reminders. The playground equipment is not sanitized, so users should play at their own risk.…
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Completed absentee ballots can be dropped off at the Maple Grove Government Center now through Nov. 2. Those dropping off completed ballots should look for the banner “Return mailed ballots here” on the side the of the trailer. Maple Grove Fire is providing temporary office space that allows…
The Osseo Lions are having a Halloween Coloring contest open to kids ages 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-18 and 19+. The coloring page will be in this edition of the Press and also on line at osseolions.org.
The city of Greenfield’s Central Park provided a beautiful and somber setting on the evening of Sept. 18. The event was to educate about and honor Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action (POW/MIA).
The city of Rockford will host fireworks Saturday, Oct. 3, starting at 8 p.m. at Riverside Park. This event would have been part of the annual Rockford River Days celebration, which has been canceled until next year.
The Crow River Senior Center has activities by reservation only as it is limited in the number of people at one time. For the full details, visit crowriverseniorcenter.com or pick up a newsletter inside the St. Michael City Center. There are times designated for groups such as the history, …
Rogers area drivers are being invited to share their thoughts about Minnesota roadways. University of Minnesota researchers are seeking volunteers to participate in an online research study about Minnesota roadway designs.
Allina Health is teaming up with Free Bikes 4 Kidz for the 10th year in a row to collect donated bicycles for kids in need throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Last year there were more than 5,000 bikes collected, and they would like to do at least that many again this year.
The City of Rogers Water Department will be flushing hydrants as part of its routine maintenance beginning Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Nov. 13 (weekdays only).
A Ramsey County judge last week roundly rejected the arguments by a group of businesses and state legislators who sued Gov. Tim Walz over his COVID-19 executive orders.
As of now, the city of Osseo and Osseo Police Department are still planning on Night to Unite happening Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Those who have yet to respond to the U.S. Census have until Sept. 30 to be counted.
A Champlin man has died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Eric Ryan Almquist, 27, suffered multiple blunt force injuries in the accident, which occurred at 8:17 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, in St. Francis, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
The city of Dayton has canceled the 2020 National Night Out celebration, which was scheduled for Oct. 6.
Girls Night Out at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes will look a little different this year, but the goal remains: raise money for the local fight against breast cancer. All of proceeds from the event will benefit Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, an organization whose purpose is to provide the assista…
Yellow Tree Theatre will be presenting “Victorian Ghost Stories” Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 and 5 p.m. each day at Boerboom Memorial Park.
In August, Tori Sahnow (left) accepts a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Hanover Food Shelf from Linda Eckard, a member of the Hanover Lions Club.
The city of Champlin recently shared information about the trees that were recently removed from the Highway 169 & West River Road (Mississippi Crossings) area.
This year’s Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove has taken a new shape this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes Mural Tour is happening now through Sept. 30. There are 12 painted murals, 8 feet by 8 feet, placed around the city. This mural is located at Central…
Former Rockford Superintendent of Schools Paul Durand on Sept. 4 was charged in Wright County District Court with 11 felony counts of embezzling public funds and three felony counts of theft by swindle.
Niggler Cemetery has canceled the annual meeting for associates and interested persons, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The group is unable to host a public meeting, which would have been scheduled for Sept. 26. The meeting will be rescheduled for September 2021.
Karen Velsch, former intern at CROSS, has been named the Office/Family Advocate Manager for the organization. Her responsibilities include providing family advocacy in areas of financial requests and incorporating new clients.
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Brynn Baker isn’t the first young entrepreneur to have a lemonade stand, and certainly won’t be the last. That said, the 7-year-old Champlin girl wanted to raise money for her school in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic that she doesn’t fully understand.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Loretto Funfest activities, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, have been canceled, — with the exception of fireworks, starting at 8:30 p.m.
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Some dreams never come true, but some dreamers never quit.
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The second annual Concert on the Lawn, which was to be held at Central Park in Maple Grove and was scheduled for Saturday Sept. 19, has been canceled.
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