Serving Elk River, MN area for 7 years
The Indians called it "Witch a wan" (where two rivers join). Early settlers built a trading post near the junction of two rivers, the Elk and the Mississippi, and called it Elk River.
That tiny outpost in the rough Minnesota Territory of 1849 is now considered part of the second perimeter of the Twin Cities suburban area.
Elk River, the Sherburne County seat, is unique in that its location offers residents and visitors the opportunity to sample the best of two worlds as our slogan, "Where city and country flow together", indicates. The friendly atmosphere and slower paced life of a small community flourishes just 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, while Highways 10, 169, 101 and nearby Interstate 94 provide fast and easy access to the cultural and sporting events of the greater metropolitan area.
A public park and beach at Lake Orono offers swimming, fishing, boating, and canoeing. There are public boat landings on the Elk and Mississippi Rivers. City parks provide hiking, biking, and cross country ski trails.
The progressive Elk River school system is a leader in educational programming. More than 10,000 students from five neighboring counties attend modern facilities.
Elk River covers an area of 44 square miles, and has a population of more than 20,000.
Starting 2/16/09, Jr. High Boys Group will be meeting right after school 3:15-5:30pm
Jr. High Girls (6th -8th grade) meet on Thursdays from 3:30-6:00 pm
Senior High Students (ages 15-18) meet on Tuesdays from 2:30-5:30 pm
For specific questions about Elk River Area, please contact:
Paul Craven, Area Director, call 612.328.5959
Pam Cooper, Outreach Staff
Rosie Elizondo, Outreach Staff
James Fry, Jr. High Boys Coordinator, call 612.247.7034
Creating Memories and Reaching Out
Kids living in the Elk River Area need more staff. Could this be you?