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- Hennepin County Sheriff's report
The following public safety summary information from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division is provided to residents as a public service.
- Rockford recognizes progress, promise on development front
At it's last meeting of the year on Dec. 23, the Rockford City Council reviewed the progress of the city's latest redevelopment efforts and discussed the possibility of raising areas of the city in conjunction ...
- Rockford's Yang continues school diversity
Jackie Yang steps into the role of Rockford schools Diversity Coordinator with guts, gusto and her own brand of "bringing on a dialogue." Yang, who grew up in Brooklyn Center, studied in Minneapolis and lives ...
- Change in 'law and order' in Osseo; Chief Haller to retire at end of year
The city of Osseo will soon say goodbye to its top cop in charge. Osseo Police Chief Mike Haller will be retiring from his position with the city at the end of the year after 19 years and seven months of ...
- St. Louis Park murder suspect kills himself
Driver was wanted in Minnesota for the slaying of a Shoreview woman. By ABBY SIMONS and TIM HARLOW , Star Tribune staff writers Last update: December 17, 2008 - 9:24 PM On the run from authorities seeking him ...
- Much of the nation shivers under bitter cold snap
Temperatures crashed to record lows well below zero Monday as a huge mass of arctic air blustered southward across the Midwest and West, keeping people indoors and leading some cities to open shelters.
- Independence City Council passes a 09 tax levy, ponders budget cuts
In the face of a projected large budget deficit at the state level, the Independence City Council approved the city's 2009 tax levy, Dec.
- Seniors share holiday memories
Earl and Rachel Heding have endured many winter storms while traveling to visit family on Thanksgiving Day.
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Participants in a joint school boards and legislative forum include Joyce Peppin, District 32A; Representative Tom Emmer, District 19B; and Senator Amy Koch, District 19.
- New scientific opportunities for Rockford students
Rockford High School sophomore students Dylan Olufson, Samantha Dvorsak and Andrew Hunz work with the new microscope donated by the Dvorsak Family.
- Rockford students honor veterans
Members of the Delano American Legion Post 377 proudly participated in the Veteran's Day Program for a second year.
- Delano area voters cast their ballots; incumbents win House, county races
Incumbent State House representatives Tom Emmer and Steve Smith were returned to office, as was county commissioner Jack Russek in Tuesday's election.
- Find out where to vote for the Nov. 4 General Election
The General Election date is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day.
- Incumbent, challenger face off in Dist. 19B House race
State Rep. Tom Emmer is being challenged for re-election this year by DFLer Christine Brazelton.
- Buffalo man sentenced for transmitting child pornography, mail fraud
A 37-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced yesterday in federal court for transmitting child pornography and mail fraud in connection with the embezzlement of more than $240,000 from a Rockford church.
- Find out where to vote for the Nov. 4 General Election
The General Election date is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day.
- Blog: Preps Insider: About that 'lousy week'
Posted on October 22nd, 2008 12:22 AM By John Millea "I am fully prepared to have a lousy weeka " I was.
- Hydrant flushing begins in Rockford, Greenfield
The city of Rockford will be flushing hydrants on Tuesday, Oct. 21 and Wednesday, Oct.
- Rockford Bingo Bonanza begins
The game is on! How would you like to win a $250 gas card and get to know more about the great local businesses in your area? It may sound too good to be true, but the South Crow River News and the new ...
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City DescriptionRockford is a city in Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 3,484 at the 2000 census. While Rockford is mainly in Wright County, a small part of the city extends into Hennepin County. Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the city.
The Crow River is formed at Rockford by the confluence of its North and South Forks.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²), of which, 1.7 square miles (4.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (3.37%) is water.
The main school district is Rockford Public Schools. It has not passed its referendum for the past two years, but continues to maintain a high level of educational excellence. There are may extracurricular programs: Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Speech, Drama, One-act, mock-trial, knowledgebowl.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,484 people, 1,296 households, and 929 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,021.2 people per square mile (782.1/km²). There were 1,333 housing units at an average density of 773.3/sq mi (299.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Wright County
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- Hennepin County
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