In the early weeks of 2020, when a mysterious new virus began making headlines, South St. Paul resident Steve Romenesko watched the news closely. By early March, with many things still unknown about the rapidly-spreading coronavirus, it became apparent the infectious disease would prove more deadly for organ transplant recipients like Romenesko. Whatever happens in […]

If you are looking for something to do, planning a trip to one of the five fire towers maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources may be something to consider. Big Bog State Recreation Area, Itasca State Park, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, St. Croix State Park, and Whitewater State Park all have 100-foot […]

Ridgewater was named the best community college in Minnesota on a recent 2020 Best Community Colleges in Minnesota ranking from niche.com. It also received the No. 2 state ranking for both the best value comparison and best academics. The best professors category was close behind at No. 3. The statewide ranking is based on an […]

Carver County has more schools reporting COVID-19 outbreaks than any other county in the state, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health. Each Thursday, the state lists school buildings that have reported five or more confirmed cases of the virus in students or staff who’re likely infectious while at school during […]

DARWIN Angie Dietel, a registered nurse from Darwin, won $100,000 while visiting the Minnesota Lottery Booth at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 30. She went to the fair to support her son, who was showing a 4-H project. While the son won a blue ribbon, mother won her prize by playing the Money Scratch Off […]

Meeker Cooperative’s big move to making its Vibrant Broadband internet service available to its customers throughout the county received praise Thursday from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The governor attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the cooperative’s headquarters in Litchfield during which he and other speakers said that internet connectivity today is as important as electricity...

Not many can claim top 10 in America status at anything. But, while representing Minnesota this past weekend, four McLeod County 4-H’ers did just that. It was really awesome to have this opportunity, said Mckenzie Swanson, a senior at Hutchinson High School and a member of the Acoma Acorns 4-H club. I never thought it […]

Will Martin was back at quarterback, and the Minnetonka offense needed his leadership often, as the Skippers improved to 4-1 on the season with a 23-20 Homecoming win over St. Michael-Albertville on Oct. 1. A crowd of more than 7,000 fans filled the stands, the hill, everywhere, at Einer Anderson Stadium in Minnetonka. And they […]

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is creating a freight transportation plan for District 8 to address the needs of growing businesses. The District 8 Freight Plan is being developed to provide a clear understanding of the district’s multimodal freight system, how local industries use the system and the system’s needs, issues and opportunities. MnDOT staff […]

Shorter days and more hours of darkness this time of year contribute to an increase number of crashes between people driving and walking, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motor vehicle crashes have killed 33 pedestrians so far this year. According to crash facts from the Department of Public Safety, 45 pedestrians died and […]

Chanhassen entered the Section 2AAAA playoffs as atypical sixth seed, winners of 10 of 12 matches, having defeated three ranked opponents including Eden Prairie and New Prague. And for the first 33 points, the Storm of October were present in the Shakopee High School gymnasium. They were the better servers, they were effective in hitting. […]

The future is now for the Prior Lake girls cross country team. The No. 5-ranked Lakers had four eighth-graders and three ninth-graders in their Section 2AAA lineup Oct. 26 at Gale Woods in Minnetrista, and they performed like experienced upperclassmen. Prior Lake earned a spot in the Class 3A state field with a runner-up finish […]

Timothy John Wartman, age 61, of St. Bonifacius, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis. Memorial Service was held on Sunday, October 10, 3 p.m. at Freshwater Church, 138 West First Street, Waconia, Pastor John Braland officiated. The family received friends from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church. […]

Adding native plants to your yard can help wildlife thrive, improve lawn health, and protect lakes and rivers. What plants are considered native? Native plants are those that are local to Minnesota, those that were growing here when European immigrants first arrived. They are adapted to our climate and soils, are drought tolerant, and disease […]

Ina May Vertina, 69, of International Falls, Minn., died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at her home. Ina was born Feb. 1, 1937, in Pencer, Minn. She grew up in Pencer and in 1955 moved to International Falls where she had remained. She graduated from Roseau High School in 1955. Ina May was united in marriage […]

Jack Linder, 85, of Willmar died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Willmar. Per Jack’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota.

Certificate Of Assumed Name Minnesota Secretary of State Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. State the […]

I saw Alton Brown on tour last month at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. It might seem odd that a guy who hosts a show on the Food Network and serves as a guest judge on cooking shows would go on tour, but everything about Alton Brown is odd, in a good way. His popular […]

According to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 3.2 percent in October. The national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October increased to 3.6 percent. Minnesota added 7,400 jobs in the month of October. Meanwhile, September’s employment growth was revised up to 1,600 […]

Karen Elizabeth Moxness, Rochester, Minn., died Jan. 27, 2007, at Madonna Towers Nursing Care at the age of 70 following a year-long battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 28, 1936, at Littlefork, Minn. Survivors include her step mother, Beryl Moxness of International Falls, and a step sister, Carol Dethmers of Maplewood, Minn. She was […]