News

  • Resources for Elk River Fire Victims
    Sep 22, 2008  - For those who may be reading from outside the district, more than 120 people were displaced from their homes Saturday when a fire destroyed the 60-unit Lions Park Apartments in Elk River, Minnesota. Luckily, no one was injured in the blaze, but so many people lost their homes and their belongings. ... More
  • Bachmann Statement on I-35W Re-opening
    Sep 15, 2008  - (Washington, D.C) Today, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, Governor Pawlenty, Mayor Rybak and the other members of Minnesota’s Congressional Delegation to announce the reopening of the bridge and construction of the I-35W Memorial.  The bridge... More
  • City honors veteran firefighter
    Sep 10, 2008  - Steve Dittbenner has been recognized for 30 years of service to the Elk River Fire Department. Vice Mayor Paul Motin presented Dittbenner with a plaque at the Tuesday, Sept. 2 Elk River City Council meeting and thanked him for his service. Dittbenner also was recognized by Deb Steiskal of U.S. Re... More
  • Bachmann Nominates Tom and Sue Ibs as Angels in Adoption for 2008
    Sep 3, 2008  - This week, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann nominated Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ibs for national recognition as Angels in Adoption for 2008.  Angels in Adoption is a program of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute that allows Members of Congress to honor constituents who have enriched the liv... More
  • Bachmann Statement on the Anniversary of the I-35W Bridge Collapse
    Aug 1, 2008  - (Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse: "In light of the one year anniversary of the tragic Interstate 35W Bridge collapse in Minnesota, I offer my deepest regrets to the families who lost lo... More