Lake Elmo Leader : Lake Elmo http://www.lakeelmoleader.com The Lake Elmo Leader serves Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding communities with local news, sports, classifieds and community information. http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/gfx/masthead/masthead_logo.gif Lake Elmo Leader http://www.lakeelmoleader.com One more time? http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6932 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6932 Contrary to earlier plans to retire the Minnesota Zephyr, the popular dinner train will reopen for service on May 1, said its owner, David Paradeau. Happy St. Baldrick's Day http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6936 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6936 When John Costello left for school last Friday morning, he had wavy blonde hair that dropped to his shoulders. When he left Oak-Land Junior High School later that afternoon, his hairstyle resembled that of a Marine. This type of haircut is has become a once-a-year tradition for Costello. Life long 'mud person' http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6949 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6949 On a 50-acre plot of wooden, marshy land off Stillwater’s western edge, Warren MacKenzie spends his time living and working much like he has for nearly 60 years – with his hands in the mud making pots that have gained him fame in art circles around the globe. Decades of teaching, moments of reflection http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6937 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6937 Anne Schaeffer has taught thousands of students in her 35 years as an educator. But during those years, 25 spent at Oak-Land Junior High School, she’s had more than test scores and grades on her mind. Keeping watch http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6939 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6939 More than once, Nicole Mathes has been scared for the safety of her children. Council approves thousands for new computers http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6940 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6940 The Lake Elmo City Council agreed Tuesday night to spend more than $51,000 on computer equipment and maintenance for city staff and to pay for the initiatives using general obligation bond money. Editorial: Just what is that bridge for? Crossing the river? Really? http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6918 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6918 We are discussing in the newsroom whether we will cover an open house next Thursday in Houlton, Wis., on the future use of the Lift Bridge. Diggins earns more hardware in Alaska http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6925 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6925 Stillwater Area High School sophomore cross country skiing phenom Jessie Diggins continues to pile up awards garner national – even world wide – attention. Christensen tries to make Edinburgh Scott’s land http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6924 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6924 Scott Christensen has never been one to follow. The Stillwater Area High School boys’ track and cross country coach would rather lead and USA Track and Field has taken note. Lakeland’s Rooney a champion again http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6926 http://www.lakeelmoleader.com/articles/rss.cfm?id=6926 When St. Thomas Academy defeated Duluth Marshall 5-1 for the Class A boys’ hockey championship at Xcel Energy Center March 8, one local Cadet accomplished something not many hockey players in Minnesota have.