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Judges reject Big Stone II request

05/10/2008 11:00 AM
A judicial panel recommends the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission reject an electric transmission project in western Minnesota that is linked to the proposed Big Stone II power plant.

Lawmaker retirements spur speculation

05/10/2008 12:00 AM
Minnesota House members stand for election this fall, and some representatives are keeping their future plans under wraps until the end of session.

Heritage Days essay contest winners from MAES, St. Mary’s

05/10/2008 12:00 AM
These stories were winners in the Heritage Day’s “My Favorite Older Person” essay contest for area 6th graders. The essays are in alphabetical order

The crew from the television show, "Dirty Jobs" visited Oakdale Farm near Kensington earlier this spring. The segment will air on Discovery Channel on Sunday, May 11.

It's a dirty job

05/10/2008 12:00 AM
Kensington farmers featured on Discovery Channel series.

Beautiful Women, Beautiful Song

05/10/2008 12:00 AM
Tangen Sisters of rural Cyrus take singing talents on a tough road

The Morris Class of 1968 Alumni Group started a Web site to organize its 40th reunion and to create a forum to help classmates stay in touch. The self-funded site is paid for through 2011.

Class of '68 Web site

Morris ‘68 alums go high tech for 40th reunion

05/10/2008 12:00 AM
Morris Class of ‘68 Web efforts earn ‘Best Site’ honor; reunion scheduled Aug. 8-10

Shaun McNally

McNally’s teaching skills an asset in new SWCD job

05/10/2008 12:00 AM
New river project coordinator spent last four years at Chokio-Alberta High School

Helicopter crew

Choppers in Morris

05/10/2008 12:00 AM
Crew makes overnight refueling stop in Morris before heading on to base in Norfolk, Va.

Lawmakers wade through more than 8,000 bills

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
Most bills go nowhere. Some aren't even serious. But lawmakers are reluctant to limit them for fear of stifling good ideas

Panthers sweep W-DC in baseball

05/08/2008 01:00 AM
Zach Lehrke's six RBI during a 13-run first inning helped the Park Rapids baseball team sweep a Mid-State Conference doubleheader from Wadena-Deer Creek Tuesday at the Area High School field.

Watch for ice on May 10 fishing opener

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
DNR: Ice causing problems at some public water accesses; also warns of cold-water shock and need for life vests

Rep. Paul Marquart of Dilworth tells reporters Monday that unless the Legislature acts, Minnesota property taxpayers will pay $550 million more next year. With him is House Majority Leader Tony Sertich of Chisholm. Photo by Don Davis, Forum Communications.

Tax time

Taxes: Reduced for some, increased for others

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
Minnesota House passes bill late Monday; Pawlenty not pleased and JOBZ would take a hit

Stevens County workers could see substantial insurance rate hike

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
Stevens County insurance rates through Blue Cross Blue Shield are expected to increase 30 percent in 2009

Students in Kyle Berget’s third-grade class got in on the excitement of Morris Area Prom 2008 by helping with decorations for Post Prom. The students created pinatas which will be used to decorate at the Lee Community Center. Later, the students will get to break the pinatas which Post Prom committee members have promised to fill with goodies. Pictured with the students are Post Prom committee members (far left) Judy Neuman, Cheryl Brevig, and Jill Gagner as well as (far right) Berget with parent volunteers Jodi Schieler and Kristi Abler with daughter Addison. The Morris Area Arts Boosters donated supplies for the project.

Prom pinatas

Preparations underway for Morris Area’s Prom

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
The grand march begins at 5:30 (note change of time) at the Morris Area Elementary Gym; dance and post-prom follow

Stevens Community Medical Center Podiatrist Alex Lebrija works with the new OxyVu-1 system, which gives physicians a more complete view of wounds and circulation in surrounding tissue.

Using OxyVu-1

New technology in circulation

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
SCMC is one of just 13 medical centers in the U.S. now using new equipment to diagnose healing potential

Son inspires Morris woman to organize autism support group

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
For more information about a local autism support group, contact Amy Brandt at (320) 589-7425

Stamp Out Hunger

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive on May 10

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
On May 10, letter carriers across the U.S. will deliver the mail and also will collect food in the 16th annual National Association of Letter Carriers National Food Drive

New Wine Rhythm Team

New Wine’s team approach perfect for ‘Rhythm and Word’

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
New Wine troupe perform “Rhythm and Word” on May 11, 14, 17-18 at 7 p.m. in a dessert-theatre format. Tickets available through advance sale only -- no tickets will be sold at the door

House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher of Minneapolis pauses to talk to reporters Sunday afternoon before entering a negotiations session with other legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

Budget talks 'at a little bit of an impasse'

05/05/2008 12:00 AM
Talks continue on a variety of issues that must be resolved before the 2008 legislative session ends

Hancock Concrete involved in 35W bridge construction

05/03/2008 12:00 AM
Box culvert will be used as walkway beneath new 10-lane interstate bridge under construction

Minnesota nursing homes facing crisis

05/03/2008 12:00 AM
Three out of 10 Minnesota nursing homes are in a financial crisis, says a trade coalition -- Some say the industry is on the verge of collapse

Simon Franco and Donna Chollet are the 2008 Cesar E. Chavez Award recipients at the University of Minnesota, Morris.Photo by Melissa Weber, UMM News Service.

Chavez Award winners

Franco, Chollet receive UMM’s Chavez Awards

05/03/2008 12:00 AM
University of Minnesota, Morris senior Simon Franco and professor Donna Chollett are recipients of this year’s César E. Ch?vez Awards

New Wine finding its ‘Rhythm’

05/03/2008 12:00 AM
Tickets for the May 11, 14 and 17-18 shows must be purchased in advance at First Lutheran Church; no tickets will be sold at the door on performance nights

RSVP honors local seniors for service

05/03/2008 12:00 AM
To become an RSVP volunteer or to find our more about volunteer opportunities in your community, call Karen at (800) 492-4805 ext. 116