Orono NewsLocal news for Orono, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Asphalt shortage raises the price of roadwork- July 21, 2008 Hardrive Inc.'s "screed man" Mike Lasker, left, measures the asphalt thickness during an asphalt pour, while Craig Becker evens the spread in the background Friday on U.S. 12 near Orono.http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/asphalt-shortage-raises-the-price-of-roadwork?f... Orono students above state averages on tests- July 20, 2008 While some scores fell slightly, and others are only inching toward the soon-to-be required 100-percent proficiency rating, Orono students tested far above state averages in both math and reading at all grade ...http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/orono-students-above-state-averages-on-tests?fr... Orono home deemed a loss after July 1 fire- July 19, 2008 A delay in calling the fire department when the fire at this house began on July 1 may have doomed the home, which is now a complete loss.http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/orono-home-deemed-a-loss-after-july-1-fire?from... WESTONKA - Chamber makes push for banner project- July 19, 2008 The Lake Minnetonka Area Chamber of Commerce said last week that it would be expanding its custom banner project as the effort nears its conclusion.http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/westonka-chamber-makes-push-for-banner-project?... Trail work continues- July 18, 2008 Trail work continues Construction on the Dakota Rail Regional Trail continues at a steady pace, according to Three Rivers Parks Districts officials.http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/trail-work-continues?fromrss=1 Authorities Search For A Man Missing From A Boat- July 14, 2008 Authorities Search For A Man Missing From A Boat Published Date: 07-13-2008 11:19 PM CT Thanks for joining us, I'm Betsy Gessell.The Hennepin county sheriff's office is searching for a man missing from a boat ...http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/authorities-search-for-a-man-missing-from-a-boa... Water patrol searches for missing boater in lake Minnetonka- July 13, 2008 The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is searching again this morning for a man missing from a boat on Lake Minnetonka.http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/water-patrol-searches-for-missing-boater-in-lak... Road work begins on Hwy. 12; single-lane traffic for six weeks- July 7, 2008 Drivers heading to Minnetonka, Wayzata, Long Lake, Orono and other points west via Hwy.http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/road-work-begins-on-hwy-12-single-lane-traffic-... Big Island ferry makes first holiday service in 80 years- July 4, 2008 This weekend is one of the busiest days on Minnesota lakes. It is also the first holiday in 80 years for the ferry boat service around the exclusive Big Island in Orono.http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/big-island-ferry-makes-first-holiday-service-in... Fire destroys Orono home- July 2, 2008 A west suburban home is a complete loss after a fire Tuesday afternoon. CHOPPER 5 was over the scene of the home on the 4700 block of West Ranch Road in Orono.http://www.topix.net/city/orono-mn/2008/07/fire-destroys-orono-home?fromrss=1 |