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Property owners along state highways are reminded to use only blue or clear reflectors when marking driveway entrances and other objects of highway right-of-ways. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says these reflectors need to be …
15 Dec 11
The Morris Area Schools District will hold their annual Truth in Taxation meeting next week. On Monday, December 19th, the Board and Superintendent Scott Monson will answer questions regarding their levy and budget. The public …
15 Dec 11
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division reminds Minnesotans to celebrate safely this holiday season, keeping in mind the added fire risks our holiday traditions bring with them. The period between Christmas …
15 Dec 11
Pioneer Public Television, Appleton, and the University of Minnesota, Morris are collaborating to present the Carol Concert, “Everywhere, Everywhere, Christmas Tonight!” on Pioneer Public Television during the holiday season. The special rebroadcast will include narration, …
15 Dec 11
At the Morris City Truth in Taxation meeting Tuesday (December 13) night, City Manager Blaine Hill presented the 2011 Levy and 2012 Budget, noting that the levy is what the city asks the County to …
14 Dec 11
With winter ever-encroaching, Minnesotans have to decide how to heat their homes and businesses. The federal Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that the average American homeowner will pay only about $732 to heat their home …
14 Dec 11
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is coming to town! The wheels will stop in Alexandria today (December 14), at 12:45 p.m. on the East railroad crossing by Hubbard Feed Mill at 8th and Nokomis. The …
14 Dec 11
The United Way of West Central Minnesota has officially marked the halfway point of the 2011-12 campaign drive. The full campaign goal is $923,000. All dollars raised will benefit people living in West Central Minnesota. …
14 Dec 11
This week’s KKOK Artist of the Week is: Dierks Bentley – Born November 20th, 1975 in Phoenix, Arizona, Dierks Bentley got his start when Captiol Records in Nashville signed him in 2003. – Bentley worked …
