ALEXANDRIA – The four teenagers who were killed Monday in a car crash near Alexandria have been identified.
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Megan R. Schoephoerster Navy Seaman Apprentice Megan R. Schoephoerster, daughter of Keneth C. Schoephoerster of Rogers and Lori J. Zaic of Elk River, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
February 18, 2012 Posted in Local
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Capitol Review: Changes Loom for Teacher Seniority
Minnesota could be on the fast-track to becoming a state that would strip teachers of seniority when schools have to let teachers go.
February 17, 2012 Posted in Local
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Howard Hanna Reports Record Sales in 2011
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services recently reported record home sales for 2011 through its 134 offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia. This marks the 9th straight year Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has increased sales units and …
February 9, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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Don’t Forget a Home Inspection with a New Construction Home
Every home—whether it’s a resale or new—has some kind of an issue, and the reality is that there is no “perfect” house. Many homebuyers embark on their search for a home with the belief that new homes should be flawless, …
February 5, 2012 Posted in Home Improvement
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St. Michael, Albertville and Other City Leaders Give Annual Update
Business leaders and government officials met once again Tuesday as the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce brought both sides together for its annual State of the Cities event.
February 4, 2012 Posted in Local
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Vintage Tackle Contest: The Larson Fishtrap
The lure below was entered into our ongoing vintage tackle contest by Bob Brown, who tells me he found it in his grandfather’s tackle box.
February 3, 2012 Posted in Local
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FHFA Responds to NPR Freddie Mac Refinance Story
A ProPublica–NPR news story recently suggested that a mortgage financing vehicle utilized by Freddie Mac may be preventing homeowners from refinancing. While FHFA does not typically comment on its supervisory activities, the circumstances here require some clarification, according to the …
February 2, 2012 Posted in Mortgage
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Survey Reveals Nation’s Leading Real Estate Firms: RISMedia Annual Power Broker Survey Launches Today
Despite a challenging real estate market, the industry’s leading residential brokerage firms continue to demonstrate resiliency and growth, and will prove this by participating in RISMedia’s 24th Annual Power Broker Report & Survey. As the industry’s preeminent report ranking the …
January 31, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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Aread Deaths for St. Michael, Albertville-Jan. 27
Here are the most recent people to pass away in St. Michael-Albertville, or who had ties to area.
January 28, 2012 Posted in Local
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