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Friday Jun 12 | City Pages

Pancake superstar Lacey appears in the NYTimes

Last April, City Pages wrote a news ballad about the humble pancake painter in the tiny town of Elko.

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Wed Jun 10, 2009

Jordan Independent - Newspaper and on...

On Thursday, Elko New Market chooses firm to study police situation

The Elko New Market City Council was scheduled to, on this Thursday, choose a firm to conduct a study of its police department.

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Mon Jun 01, 2009

John Dvorak

Obamaa s face rules folk art sales

Perhaps not since John F. Kennedy, whose dusty portraits can still be seen in kitchens and barbershops and alongside the antique beer cans at bars like Manuel's Tavern in Atlanta, has a presidency so fanned the flames of painterly ardor among hobbyist and professional artists.

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Wed May 20, 2009

South Metro

A sweet summer: Things to see and do off the beaten path in the south suburbs

Far from the high-profile attractions, the south metro area offers opportunities for a summer adventure off the beaten path.

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Sun May 10, 2009

TwinCities.com

Turning Point: 'I can't be having a stroke. I'm too young. I'm healthy.'

Jessica Zalusky of Elko, Minn., suffered a stroke when she was 32. Jessica Zalusky of Elko gained fame as a professional snowboarder and motorcycle racer.

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Tue Apr 28, 2009

City Pages

Dan Lacey's bizarre pancake paintings land him fame beyond Gawker

In 1999, a bunny named Oolong balanced a dorayaki on his head. His proud owner snapped a photo of Oolong's feat and posted it to the web.

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Fri Apr 24, 2009

Star Tribune

Police force reinstated

Some citizens applauded after attorney Bob Bauer, sitting at bottom right, addressed the Elko New Market City Council on Thursday night.

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KSTP-TV Minneapolis

Elko New Market to reinstate police department

Elko New Market will reinstate its police department effective Friday after a tense and packed city council meeting Thursday night.

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Wed Apr 22, 2009

St. Paul Pioneer Press

City spending cuts? Good. No cops? Whoa

Bob Hanna promised supporters in the small Minnesota city of Elko New Market he would lasso taxes and rein in spending.

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Sat Apr 18, 2009

KSTP-TV Minneapolis

Legal action, protests after Elko New Market police dissolved

Legal action is underway in Elko New Market after the city cut the police force outraging many people who live there.

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Mon Apr 13, 2009

KSTP-TV Minneapolis

Minn. city dissolves its police dept

Faced with the need for budget cuts, the Elko New Market City Council voted to get rid of its police department.

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Sat Apr 11, 2009

KSTP-TV Minneapolis

SHERIFF: Elko New Market made no deal with county

The Elko New Market Police Department is being dissolved after the city agreed to use Scott County Patrol, but 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has learned that the county never agreed to it.

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Fri Apr 10, 2009

Startribune.com

Minnesota city drops cops to save $$$

Elko Speedway is one place in Minnesota where speeding is legal. The only tickets issued there are for admission to the racetrack.

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KSTP-TV Minneapolis

Minnesota city dissolves its police dept.

Faced with the need for budget cuts, the Elko New Market city council voted to get rid of its police department.

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Tue Mar 24, 2009

HometownSource

Former cops allege racism by Elko New Market Police

The American Civil Liberties Union is investigating claims from two former Elko New Market Police officers who allege racism and inappropriate actions within the department.

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Fri Feb 27, 2009

KARE-TV Minneapolis

Elko New Market could get rid of police department

The population sign that welcomes you to the city of Elko New Market reads 3306, but not for long.

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Mon Feb 02, 2009

One Nation News

Attorney - " Prosecuting

The Scott Joint Prosecution Association is accepting applications for a full-time staff attorney to provide criminal prosecution services for the cities of Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, Belle Plaine, Jordan, ...

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Thu Jan 22, 2009

Jordan Independent Newspaper and onli...

Robling, Buesgens will hold town hall meetings

Submitted by Katrina Styx on January 21, 2009 - 1:33pm. Minnesota State Sen. Claire Robling, R-Jordan, and state Rep.

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Wed Dec 31, 2008

Shakopee Valley News Newspaper and on...

Park funding in budget; county attorney, sheriff get raises

With the county facing unknown losses next year, the outgoing Scott County Board chair went out in typical Bob Vogel-like fashion in his last meeting as a commissioner, pleading with fellow members to slash ...

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Fri Dec 05, 2008

Hastings Star-Gazette

Accidents and fire calls

A list of the accidents and fire calls the Hastings police and fire departments responded to recently.

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