Twins Caravan stops in Morris
Former Twins “Dazzle Man” Dan Gladden, along with Twins players Anthony Swarzak, Trevor Plouffe and Chris Parmelee were in Morris on Thursday as part ...
National Honor Society induction at Morris Area
The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held Monday at Morris Area High School.
Daily Show 'expert' John Hodgman to speak at U of M, Morris
Come enjoy a night of silliness and laughs at “That is All, An Evening With John Hodgman” on Feb. 11, 2012, at 8 p.m. in Edson Auditorium. Tickets for...
Plaid Pillagers gear up for fifth year of robotics competition
For this year’s challenge, “Rebound Rumble,” Morris’ FIRST Robotics team hopes that keeping it simple will be a winning strategy.
RELATED CONTENTMorris Sun Tribune spotlighted by Minnesota Newspaper Association
The Morris Sun Tribune received honors Thursday in the Better Newspaper Contest of the Minnesota Newspaper Association.
RELATED CONTENTFireworks start on opening day of 2012 Legislative session
Good feelings evident at the opening of the 2012 Minnesota legislative session quickly evaporated as lawmakers dove into their work.
Step Afrika: From the White House to the University of Minnesota, Morris
Cultural ambassadors, Step Africa dancers have performed at the White House for the president, and now the engaging troupe will perform for west central Minnesota in Edson Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, Morris on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.
RELATED CONTENTMinnesota legislators hope for short session
Last year’s overtime budget battle, ending only after a 20-day government shutdown, remains on the minds of lawmakers and voters. “If we don’t get done on time this time, we all are going to be looking for trouble,” Assistant Senate Majority Leader Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria said.
RELATED CONTENTCapitol Chatter: Dayton says racino money won’t come soon
Gov. Mark Dayton says if stadium supporters count on racino money, they should not bet on quick money.
Morris' tourism aspirations
A tourism initiative funded by the City and spearheaded by the Chamber of Commerce could bring financial prosperity to Morris
County commissioners approve job offer to assistant county attorney candidate
The Stevens County Board of Commissioners authorized County Attorney Aaron Jordan to offer the job of assistant county attorney to Carl Thunem, one of five candidates interviewed for the position, at their meeting on Wednesday.
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THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY Areavoices bloggers: The World is Taking Notice!
Congratulations Areavoices bloggers! You're attracting a lot of attention! According to data from Quantcast, more than 300,000 people around the world are reading Areavoices blogs every month. Our au...
1/27/12 at 3:54 PM
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOK Get your mushing fix on the Gunflint Trail
If you need a dogsledding fix, folks in the Grand Marais and Gunflint Trail area are reviving the old Gunflint Mail Run dogsled race Monday and Tuesday. The 100-mile race will begin at approximately 4...
1/27/12 at 11:11 AM
CAPITOL CHATTERAnalysis: Here's how a bill really becomes law
Remember the textbook you read in school that laid out a few neat steps about how a bill becomes law? That might not tell the whole story. The human factor seldom is discussed in texts. Also often la...
1/24/12 at 10:18 AM
BEAUTIFUL WOMENGetting to know Alexia Stein
You might have read the stories of the women being honored in the Beautiful Women project from Forum Communications Company. More than one hundred women have been nominated by their friends and famil...
1/24/12 at 8:38 AM
SUE DOEDEN'S ALL ABOUT FOODBeans, beans
At the start of each new year, I promise myself that I will eat a wide variety of healthful foods on a daily basis and work to avoid cravings for sweet and salty foods. I do pretty well the first co...
1/22/12 at 6:00 AM
Featured Area Voices
CITY OF MORRIS Minnesota Nice and Parking Courtesy
Recently I was approached by a local resident and questioned about parking in front of her house. Does the City require people to park in front of their own house and what happens with rental units fu...
1/23/12 at 10:51 AM
PRAIRIE READSNew Books This Week
We have a few new books this week. If you would like to reserve one of them, you may by going to www.morris.lib.mn.us. The Rope - Nevada Barr - Anna Pigeon has been a ranger with the National Park Se...
1/20/12 at 11:09 AM
STEVENS COUNTY EMSEMT Class begins January 19, 2012 - The Tradition Continues.
For over 30 years Stevens County EMS has been offering Emergency Medical Technician training, educating area students and continuously recruiting individuals interested in providing the highest qualit...
1/17/12 at 9:39 PM
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Kubly/Juhnke: Stricken with ALS, Sen. Gary Kubly enters his final session (Willmar) Thissen/Bakk: Dayton, DFL leaders say tax breaks would spur job growth. (ForumNews) Kelash/Bakk/Thissen/Michel: ...
1/14/12 at 2:06 PM
PUBLIC HEALTH & YOUIs Radon a Factor in your Home?
January is Radon awareness month. Homeowners are encouraged to contact local Public Health for low-cost Radon testing kits. Because we close up our homes to protect against cold weather, the winter ...
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