Smaller, renewable energy projects setting roots across west central Minnesota
It’s hard to miss the development of renewable energy at the University of Minnesota campus in Morris. What can be more difficult to see, but no less ...
World War II medals awarded to former Morris resident
Retired Lt. Art LeSage received his World War II service medals during a ceremony at the National Guard Armory in Duluth last Saturday. ...
O Frosty, Where Art Thou?
A lack of significant snowfalls has meant a lack of snowmen throughout the winter.
RELATED CONTENTCougar women host St. Scholastica to open tournament
Finishing the season 12-2 in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference play, the University of Minnesota, Morris earned a share of their third straight UMAC title.
RELATED CONTENTUPDATE: Suburbs take seats from rural Minnesota in new legislative maps
The long trend of rural Minnesota losing lawmakers continued today as five judges released new U.S. House and state legislative maps that reflect fast growth in Twin Cities suburbs.
RELATED CONTENTWeather leads to multiple driving deaths across region
A Starbuck woman and four North Dakota State University students were killed yesterday after snow caused hazardous driving conditions throughout the area.
RELATED CONTENTRoad condition information available 24 hours a day
Travelers can access information about Minnesota road conditions, traffic incidents, commercial vehicle restrictions, and weather information via the phone or the Web, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
RELATED CONTENTArne Kildegaard plans to connect the dots around the Center for Small Towns
As the new director of the Center for Small Towns, University of Minnesota, Morris professor Arne Kildegaard will spend his time connecting the dots between the Center, the campus and the community.
RELATED CONTENTMorris man killed in Wyoming snowmobile accident
Fifty-three-year-old Steven Anderson of Morris was killed in a snowmobile accident on Togwotee Mountain in Teton County, Wyoming on Wednesday.
RELATED CONTENTUMM Welcome Center receives LEED Gold rating
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold rating to the Welcome Center at the University of Minnesota, Morris.
RELATED CONTENTHouse OKs laying off teachers based on performance
School officials could lay off teachers based on their effectiveness rather than just how long they have taught under a bill Minnesota representatives approved 68-61 Thursday.
City of Morris could lose $52,000 in Local Government Aid in 2013
The City of Morris may face a $52,000 cut in Local Government Aid for 2013 if the Minnesota Legislature does not make adjustments to the way LGA is distributed, the Morris City Council learned at their meeting Tuesday.
RELATED CONTENTGOP wants to phase out statewide business property tax
A Minnesota Republican tax priority is lowering and eventually eliminating a statewide property tax on businesses, but Democrats say they are funding the tax cut with money from poor, disabled and elderly renters.
Tiger wrestlers advance with 39-29 win over Montevideo
The Morris Area/Hancock/Chokio-Alberta wrestling team achieved a major season goal advancing to the Section 3AA Team Semi-finals with a 39-29 win over Montevideo Tuesday in Dawson.
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