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The filing period for three open positions on the Morris Area School Board was set at last night’s regular meeting. Rick Lahn (lane) encourages anyone interested in joining a team of residents committed to …
28 Jun 18
Two people were slightly injured in a deer-motorcycle collision in northwest Douglas County Saturday afternoon. Lucas Otterstetter, 39, of Elbow Lake, and 22-year-old Andrew Hoernemann of Brandon were driving on County Road 1. Otterstetter struck a deer that ran …
28 Jun 18
A new farm-to-market pilot project will bring locally grown produce to smaller grocery stores across the state. Kathy Draeger with University of Minnesota Extension says the first project will center around garlic. Big Stone County farmer, Russ Swenson, will transport his …
28 Jun 18
DAC Renovation Stevens County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) is looking to expand its 35-year-old Morris structure as it copes with a growing clientele and changing needs. While the DAC is a non-profit organization, it has …
25 Jun 18
School Board Mtg The Morris Area School Board will hold their regular meeting tonight. On the agenda, several personnel changes, a resolution establishing the filing dates for school board candidates to appear on the November …
25 Jun 18
Teen Ambassador Migraines Midwest Teen Ambassador, Ivy Rose Kosbab, of Morris had to look no further than her own medical condition to find a platform for her year of community service with the Miss Morris …
25 Jun 18
Unemployment Jobless figures for western Minnesota counties fell in May. The unemployment rate for Stevens County was 1.9 percent, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Other county rates include: Big Stone 2.2 -2.0 Grant 3.0 -1.9 Pope 2.0 -1.0 Swift 2.7 -1.9 …
25 Jun 18
School Board The Morris School Board will meet 7 pm Monday, June 25, at Morris Elementary School Room C100. On the agenda are actions on policies for school weapons, student attendance, and search of student …
22 Jun 18
Girl Scouts Back In Action The Morris Area Girl Scouts are once again selling their famous cookies. Paul Martin owns Willie’s Supervalu, and was more than happy to give Brownie Troop 481 access to his …
