🌱 See which Elk River residents appeared in this week’s court records
Hey there, Elk River! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Elk River residents appeared in this week’s court records
- How an Elk River school leader is shaping Minnesota’s safety debate
- Elk River family grieves the passing of Gene Larry Sirard
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 27 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and chilly, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Matters of Record for April 15, 2026 (duluthnewstribune.com) — Recent St. Louis County court records include cases involving Elk River residents, noting one prison sentence for fleeing police and another citation for a hands-free driving violation. The long docket also details fines, probation terms, and jail time for dozens of traffic, theft, drug, and assault cases from across Minnesota and neighboring states. 
• House Republican school safety package stalls; DFL proposal up next (mn.gov) — An Elk River Area School District safety and prevention director weighed in at the Capitol this week as lawmakers clashed over competing school safety bills, including rules for suspending K–3 students and funding priorities. Her testimony came during debate on a Republican proposal that failed on a party-line vote, with a DFL alternative now moving forward.
• Gene Larry Sirard (keweenawreport.com) — An Elk River family is mourning the loss of their loved one, Gene Larry Sirard, whose son Cory Zierden and family live here. Gene, a longtime L’Anse, Michigan resident known for his faith, humor, and hard work, died April 14 at age 67, with funeral services and burial planned in Michigan this weekend.
📸 Around Elk River
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Upcoming Events in
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Spring Break in Paradise Pickleball Tournament
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Winter storage pick up
Sherburne County Fairgrounds , 18335 Joplin St NW , Elk River
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Poetry Reading Open Mic event
Sherburne History Center , 10775 27th Ave SE , Becker
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Fit and Friends
Elk River, MN Calendar , Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street , Elk River
8:45 am -
Mah Jongg
Elk River, MN Calendar , Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street , Elk River
9:30 am -
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Elk River, MN Calendar , Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street , Elk River
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Chicago Bridge
Elk River, MN Calendar , Furniture and Things Community Event Center 1000 School Street , Elk River
12:45 pm -
Open Painting
Furniture and Things Community Event Center , 1000 School St , Elk River
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Meat Raffle
Route 65 Pub & Grub , 18407 MN-65 , East Bethel
10:30 am -
Big Lake CC
City of Big Lake Community Room , 790 Minnesota Avenue , Big Lake
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Medford vs Good Shepherd Lutheran
Nowthen Memorial Park , 19888 Nowthen Blvd NW , Anoka
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Baseball: V
PACT Charter School Anoka, MN 55303
4:15 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a furever home for these beautiful cats.
4 years old, 1 spayed female (Mochi)and neutered male (Minxy).They are a bonded brother and sister and are looking to stay together. (Nextdoor Elk River) - I have 2 openings left next week.
Call now for an estimate. Free pick up a delivery. Local small business. (Nextdoor Elk River West)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Elk River. Apply here.
- St. Michael - Albertville Schools, ISD 885 posted a job opening for Booster Coach General Application in Albertville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk River here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ramsey
- ICE Agents Who Detained Elderly US Citizen In Freezing Cold May Be Charged (92q.com)
Big Lake
- Head-On Crash in Albertville Results in Serious Injuries (krwc1360.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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