Five Buffalo seniors couldn’t take part in graduation

BUFFALO, MN — Five Buffalo High School seniors have been told they won’t be allowed to walk during commencement exercises today (Friday), according to WCCO.

The young men climbed on the school roof Monday night and hung a sign, some orange mesh fencing and a few pink flamingos. The sign read, “Seniors 2010.”

The students were suspended Tuesday. One of the students was supposed to compete in the state track meet Friday. He won’t be allowed to take part.

Applications accepted through July 9

HUTCHINSON, MN – Crow River Arts, Inc. (CRA) is hosting a music contest, The Big Coffee House, as part of the RiverSong Music Festival activities in Hutchinson. The music contest will take place on July 22, 2010 at 7 pm. The contest winner will have the opportunity to perform at the RiverSong Music Festival July 31.

Minnesota bands are encouraged to apply! The music performed at the contest should fit within the genres of “Folk”, “Bluegrass”, “Blues”, or “Americana.”

Applications for the contest can be obtained from the CRA website www.crowriverarts.org, or from the RiverSong website www.riversongfestival.org or by calling CRA at 320-587-0899. Applications must be received by July 9, 2010.

About Crow River Arts

Crow River Arts (CRA) is a non-profit, volunteer driven, member supported organization. Our vision is to provide education, entertainment and opportunities for community participation across a vast canvas of art related events.

Stolen bikes in Winsted

WINSTED, MN – Some readers are reporting stolen bikes in Winsted.  “We reported the theft to the police, and they noted that it is the second bike theft reported this week,” a reader said.

Former prosecutor Mark Metz announces candidacy for Carver Co. attorney

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Mark Metz, a resident of Victoria and former assistant Carver County attorney, announced his candidacy to be the next Carver County attorney.

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HLWW school bulletin – last bulletin, June 9

HOWARD LAKE, WAVERLY, WINSTED, MN – Bulletin for June 9.

Hot Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Potato Choice, Peas, Fruit. Read more

Loons will hatch any day now

LOON COUNTRY, MN – A clutch of Loons should be hatching any day now, for those watching the live LOON CAM, provided by Minnesota Bound. Check them out by clicking here.

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