🌱 Why did Elk River reject Minnesota’s new state flag design?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Elk River reject Minnesota’s new state flag design?
• Who might preside over future 10th District cases in Elk River?

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
• Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 37 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Elk River becomes the latest Minnesota city to choose the old state flag over the new one (audacy.com) — Elk River’s city council has voted unanimously to stop flying Minnesota’s new state flag and instead return to the older design used from 1957 to 2023, following a survey where about three-quarters of respondents favored the old flag. Supporters of the change say the new flag doesn’t represent them, while statewide backers of the redesign cite concerns about the old flag’s imagery and poor recognizability.
   

• Four recommended for 10th District bench (minnlawyer.com) — One of four recommended judicial candidates will fill a 10th District judgeship chambered in Elk River, alongside seats in Buffalo and Center City, after several longtime judges retire. The finalists bring backgrounds in public defense, prosecution, civil practice, and state government, experience that will shape how cases affecting Elk River residents are handled in the regional courts.
   

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Thursday April 23

• SoulMat Recover
  Soulmat Studio, 18322 Joplin St NW, Elk River
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday April 23

• Card Making
  Elk River, MN Calendar , Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street , Elk River
  10:00 am
• Hand and Foot
  Elk River, MN Calendar , Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School St , Elk River
  12:30 pm
• Volunteer Information Session/Celebration
  Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce , 509 US-10 , Elk River
  2:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Fit and Friends
  Elk River, MN Calendar , Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street , Elk River
  8:45 am
• Smear
  Elk River, MN Calendar , Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School Street , Elk River
  1:00 pm
• Rivers of Hope's Red Carpet Gala
  Rockwoods , Otsego
  5:00 pm
• River of Hope's Red Carpet Gala
  Rockwood's in Otsego
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Zimmerman Wednesday Noon AFG
  Zimmerman City Hall , 12980 Fremont Ave , Zimmerman
  12:00 pm
• Baseball: V
  Central Park Ramsey
  4:30 pm
• Absolute Beginner Line Dancing - 4 Classes
  Central Park, Ramsey, MN , 7925 161st Ave NW , Ramsey
  5:30 pm
• Lake Street Cottages Annual Meeting
  City of Big Lake Community Room , 790 Minnesota Avenue , Big Lake
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Stella was LOST on April 19, 2026 in Elk River, MN 55330 near County rd 32 and 223rd ave nw. Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor Elk River)
• Fibernet Construction Starting Soon
  Metronet, in partnership with T-Mobile, is expanding their 100% fiber-optic network here in Elk River. You will see crews, clearly labeled, working… (Nextdoor )

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🗞 Nearby News

Ramsey

• Minnesota DNR expands burn restrictions (kare11.com)

Zimmerman

• 5 Insights Into Auto Body Zimmerman Mn in 2026 (thedetroitbureau.com)
• The Rise of Keith's Auto Repair Zimmerman Mn in a Major Shift (thedetroitbureau.com)
• Why Professionals Rely on Keith's Auto Repair Zimmerman Mn: Trends That Define 2026 (thedetroitbureau.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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