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Staples man sentenced for attacking jailer, waving around crowbar while holding infant

By Steve Schulz Wadena Pioneer Journal WADENA -- A Staples man was given concurrent prison sentences of 54, 33 and 27 months and 365 days local jail time for confrontations...

news Thu, Jan 28, 2010 - 2:23pm

Body found in Otter Tail County house fire

Forum Communications DALTON, Minn. - An unidentified body was found in a house fire early Thursday in rural Dalton, the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office said in a news release...

news Thu, Jan 28, 2010 - 2:08pm

From Owatonna paper: Hurd guilty plea not allowed

By Wendy Reuer Owatonna People's Press OWATONNA -- The man accused of stabbing his teenage girlfriend 109 times and leaving her in the ditch outside of Owatonna was not allowed...

news Wed, Jan 27, 2010 - 5:01pm

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UPDATE: Former UMM student charged in federal case ambitious, talented

A former University of Minnesota, Morris student facing federal charges in Louisiana is an ambitious and talented organizer and idea man, according to acquaintances. Joe Basel, 24, is one of...

news Tue, Jan 26, 2010 - 9:21pm

UPDATE: Morris Area will have $475,000 in aid delayed

Forum Communications and Sun Tribune report ST. PAUL -- The Morris Area School District will have almost $475,000 in general aid delayed as the state copes with its current cash...

news / education Tue, Jan 26, 2010 - 11:03am

Boettcher, Cannon candidates for state's top teacher honor

Morris Area Teachers of the Year Lori Boettcher and Tim Cannon are among 106 candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The teachers have accepted their nominations and completed the...

news / education Tue, Jan 26, 2010 - 10:16am

ALERT: County advises no travel

As high winds continue in the area, Stevens County Emergency Management on Monday urged residents to postpone travel until winds decrease. The City of Morris also issued a Snow Alert...

news Mon, Jan 25, 2010 - 11:21am

Area Weather: Weekend wintry mix in store for the area

Look for a wintry mix of moisture across the region for this weekend. A strong winter storm will impact the state this weekend. Winter Storm Warnings are already posted for...

news Fri, Jan 22, 2010 - 4:22pm

"The Boys Next Door" character played by Alex Lorenz (right), who fantasizes that he is a golf pro, gives a lesson to the character played by Krista Matthews-Saugstad.

MAHS One-Act Play entry again touches on sensitive subject

By Tom Larson Sun Tribune Last year, the Morris Area One-Act Play cast and crew delved into censorship with an original production and took home the top award at the...

news / education Fri, Jan 22, 2010 - 4:19pm

Minnesota Twins pitchers Nick Blackburn (left) and Matt Guerrier flank legendary Twin Tony Oliva during a stop Thursday at the Old #1 Southside in Morris. Photo by Nancy Woodke, Sun Tribune.

Twins Caravan stops in Morris

The Minnesota Twins Caravan stopped in Morris Thursday, and players spoke of their anticipation of playing in the new Target Field this spring. Twins legend Tony Oliva led a contingent...

sports / news Thu, Jan 21, 2010 - 5:03pm

Minnesota unemployment rate below national average

The Minnesota unemployment rate remained unchanged at a seasonally adjusted 7.4 percent in December, according to figures released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The state...

news Thu, Jan 21, 2010 - 1:21pm

Johnston to direct WCROC operations

Lee Johnston, professor of animal science, will take on the added role of Director of Operations at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris. In addition, former WCROC...

news / USDA Wed, Jan 20, 2010 - 4:55pm

UPDATE: Weather Service cancels winter weather advisory for SW Minn., freezing drizzle may occur overnight

Update 5 p.m. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has canceled the winter weather advisory affecting southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa, but areas of freezing drizzle will persist...

news Wed, Jan 20, 2010 - 11:30am

The segment outlined in red is 80 acres that Stevens County Pheasants Forever and the Department of Natural Resources is working to buy and convert to a Wildlife Management Area, connecting the Everglade Wildlife Management Area and the Fish Lake Wildlife Protection Area in Eldorado Township.

County approves sale for wildlife land

By Tom Larson Sun Tribune The Stevens County Board of Commissioners approved sale of 80 acres in Eldorado Township for inclusion in the adjacent Everglade Wildlife Management Area. However, commissioners...

news Tue, Jan 19, 2010 - 5:29pm

Morris Fire Department officers for 2010 are, from left, Truck Captain Fred Moser, Rescue Captain Dave Dybdal, Training Officer Kevin Stallman, Treasurer Brian Kruize, Secretary Matt Solemsaas, Assistant Chief Pat Daly, Assistant Chief Joe Lembcke, and Chief Doug Storck. Not pictured are Ladder Captain Randy Staples, and Chaplin/Fire Education Coordinator Joe Udelhofen.

Morris firefighters elect officers

The Morris Fire Department reviewed 2009 and prepared for 2010 during its annual meeting last month. Two firefighters, Mike Moser and Rob Eul, submitted their retirement notices. Eul has 26...

news Tue, Jan 19, 2010 - 4:42pm

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