Minnesotans should cast no votes on two proposals to amend the Minnesota Constitution Nov. 6. While discussions surrounding the two proposals appear complex, the reason for voting no to the amendments is simple: They are not necessary. One proposed amendment will ask: Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of […]

To the editor, I am honored to have been re-elected to represent Northern Minnesota in the state senate. Minnesotans of all political stripes cast a record number of ballots on Election Day 2012, and that is something our state should be proud of. Elected office is a tremendous and humbling responsibility, and I am grateful […]

Edgar A. Williams, 89, of Littlefork, Minn., died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at Littlefork Care Center, Littlefork. Edgar was born Feb. 12, 1923, in Shevlin, Minn., the son of Henry and Bertha Williams. Edgar grew up with his four brothers and sister on the family farm in Shevlin. He married Lillian Jordahl on Dec. 28, […]

U.S. Sen. Al Franken, along with a litany of colleagues, the governor, state lawmakers and experts, are saying for too long now America and Minnesota has not properly addressed mental health issues among students in the schools. So, as part of a greater effort following Sandy Hook and other school shootings over the past dozen […]

Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.3 cents in the past week, averaging $3.54 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has decreased 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week to to $3.61, according to gasoline price website […]

The winter severity index for the International Falls area was 145 on Wednesday, reports Larry Petersen, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources area wildlife manager. The WSI was 45 last year on this date and and 150 two years ago. The average WSI for this date is about 116., according to Petersen. The area’s harshest winter […]

Funeral services for John A. Sweney, 87, of Ranier, Minn., who passed away in his home Thursday, April 11, 2013, were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Green-Larsen Mortuary. Officiating was Pastor Ted Clarke. Music was by Ginger Clarke. Pallbearers were Bobby, Johnny and Daniel Sweney, and Jordan, Jonathan and Andrew Yunker. Interment […]

Donald James Urban, 49, of International Falls, Minn., passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, while attempting to aid someone who had been in an accident near Mizpah, Minn. Donald was born Sept. 8, 1963, in International Falls, to Henry and Audrey Urban. He graduated from Falls High School with the Class of 1982. Donald started […]

You hit print and go to the copier. Ever wonder where that paper came from? Apparently the Minnesota Legislature did not. Well, that has changed with approval this session of legislation that calls for state offices in Minnesota to purchase paper made in Minnesota when practicable. The legislation was brought to the forefront of discussion […]

A graveside service for Robert Bob LaPage, 66, of International Falls, who died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Minneapolis, was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 12, in the Veterans of Foreign Wars section of Forest Hill Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Stephen Olson. Military rites were accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2948, […]

25 YEARS AGO Carol Kuttes, daughter of Stanley and Lila Kuttes of Route 7, received a Northern States Power Scholarship through the Minnesota Private College Council. Kuttes will be a sophomore psychology major at the College of Saint Benedict this fall. Private William G. Gray has arrived at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, […]

4-H at Minnesota county fairs are not just fun annual events. Every summer, tens of thousands of 4-H youth participate in county fairs to showcase the knowledge and skills they’ve gained throughout the year, and to continue their learning experiences. 4-H youth spend months working on projects designed to equip them with essential life skills […]

Each week, area athletes and teams compete on the court, ice or mat and in the gym or pool. Here are some of the highlights from Dec. 5 to Dec 10. Boys hockey After ending the 13-game losing streak to Chaska Dec. 6, Chanhassen (4-1) upset Class 2A No. 1 Minnetonka 4-1 Dec. 10 at […]

Gov. Mark Dayton, Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, House Speaker Paul Thissen, Management and Budget Commissioner Jim Schowalter, and Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius announced Monday that Minnesota schools were repaid an additional $636 million at the end of the 2013 fiscal year. Under the leadership of Dayton and the DFL legislature, Minnesota has now repaid […]

Gordon (Gordy) Henry Eikenbusch, age 88, of Minnetonka, passed away on December 6, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Gordy was born on March 18, 1934 and was raised in Jordan, both in the town and on his family’s farm. Gordy served in the U.S. Army in the early 1950s. After his service, he worked […]

University of Minnesota Extension is offering online horse certificate courses focused on growing and feeding hay, management of overweight horses, biosecurity, manure management, basic nutrition, carcass composting, and pasture management. The courses will be self-guided, fully online, and begin Monday, Jan. 3, and conclude Sunday, Feb. 13. Registration ($75 per course) is required by Sunday, [&#...

The nomination process for the 22nd annual Joel Labovitz Entrepreneurial Success Awards, hosted by the University of Minnesota-Duluth, has begun. UMD’s Center for Economic Development is calling for nominations of entrepreneurs who have followed their dreams and taken on inordinate risks to forge ahead meeting the challenges of today’s economic reality, according to a release. [&...

Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3 cents in the past week, averaging $3.20 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.2 cents in the last week to $3.27 per gallon, according to gasoline price website MinnesotaGasPrices.com. […]

A few years ago, Tiffany Jennen was looking for a large commercial space to lease in order to open a new gymnastics facility in Fergus Falls. She found one in a building that had previously been a Shopko home goods store. Shopko filed for bankruptcy in 2019. Its parent company cited piling up debt and […]

Rhonda Kay Olson, age 43, of St. Paul, Minn., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 8, 2014. She was born May 18, 1970, in Maplewood, Minn. She was preceded in death by her son, Quincy McMillion. She will be deeply missed by her son, Andre McMillion and daughter, Arianna Jones; parents, Ron and Cordi Olson; brothers, […]