EV-W ‘footballers’ swamp Dutchmen
By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eagles built a 21-0 halftime advantage over Melrose Friday, Sept. 13, and they cruised the rest of the way, defeating the Dutchmen, 28-7. EV-W stats Passing: Luke Jansen…
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Fall gardening seminar
By Katie Winslow, U of M Ext. The Benton County Extension Master Gardeners are hosting a FREE Fall Gardening Seminar Thursday, Oct.10. This event is o…
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Hungarian Harvest Festival
Saturday, Sept. 14, was a beautiful day for a harvest festival, and a grape stomp. Millner Heritage Winery hosted a big Hungarian Harvest Festival, co…
How to get Social Security disability benefits when you can’t work
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get Social Security disability benefits? I’m 60 years old and have some health problems that won’t allow me to work, but I’ve read that getting…
Changing your direct deposit information with Social Security
By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack Social Security Public Affairs Specialists Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin With our busy lives, it’s easy to fall into that cycle of postponing some tasks becaus…
Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program
The Central MN Foster Grandparent Program is in the process of recruiting volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year. Many local schools, both public and parochial, are asking for more volunteers. Local…
Meeker County Sheriff’s Office
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 5:54 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office assisted the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office in attempting to locate a vehicle traveling on MN Highway 15, North Kingston Township. Deputies were …
Watkins police blotter (by Meeker County Sheriff’s Office)
There were 38 calls for service in Watkins during August 2019. These included 4 traffic stops (4 warnings, no citations), 3 harassment/stalking complaints, 3 lost/found property, 3 medical calls, two …
Kimball Police blotters
There were 90 calls for service for Kimball Police during August 2019. These included: one 911 hangup, 3 alarms, 1 medical alarm, 1 animal complaint, 4 agency assists, 3 bar checks, 3 citizen contacts…
South Haven woman injured
Just past 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, two cars collided on Highway 12 near 735th Avenue in Dassel Township. Mark Kenney, 20 of Buffalo Lake, was driving a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta west on U.S. Highwa…
Crash at ‘The Landing’
At 11:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, a two-vehicle crash was reported to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office near the intersection of County Road 154 and 185th Avenue in Avon Township. Steven Sand, 37 of A…
Gun left in Casey’s bathroom
On August 24, Stearns County Deputy Craig Pogatshnik was called to Casey’s General Store in Kimball. Store employees had found a loaded handgun in the women’s restroom. Another customer saw the handgu…
Reaching for food causes crash
At about 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Matthew Butzer, 51 of Amery, Wis., was driving his 2013 Ford F-150 pickup eastbound on County Road 75 in Lynden Township when he lost control and swerved into the s…
Kimball Library on ‘pause,’ policing contract nearer
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At a special meeting held Monday, Aug. 12, the council discussed bids received for the new library construction project. The council voted to reject all bids at this time. …
South Haven approves Eagle Scout project
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At its Aug. 6 regular meeting, the South Haven city council approved an Eagle Scout project for Jack Magrum, a Boy Scout in Annandale. He plans to install a kiddy tot play …
Hungarian Harvest Festival
Saturday, Sept. 14, was a beautiful day for a harvest festival, and a grape stomp. Millner Heritage Winery hosted a big Hungarian Harvest Festival, complete with musicians and dancers from Hungary. Ab…
Judy Pauls Memorial Bike Run
On a beautiful Saturday with so many other things scheduled, a hardy group of bikers (and bus riders) gathered for the 8th annual Judy Pauls Memorial Ride Sept. 14. Starting at Bud’s Bar in Watkins at…
Watkins council approves bond refunding
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At its Sept. 12 regular meeting, the Watkins city council approved moving forward with refunding the $4,070,000 bond from 2013. Doug Green of Baker Tilly MA attended the me…
Eden Valley bans alcohol, smoking in city parks
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At its Sept. 4 regular meeting, the Eden Valley city council approved ordinances making it illegal to smoke (including electronic delivery devices) or consume alcohol at an…
National Voter Registration Day Sept. 24
The Eden Valley Area Library will be a part of National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, Sept.24. Either register online or by USPS with help from a library volunteer if needed. Hours will be from 2-6 …
New leadership program to begin with full class of 23 participants
Meeker In Motion, a new countywide leadership program, will kick off its inaugural season this month with a full class. After reviewing applications, a steering committee selected its first group of p…
KFD pays tribute to 9/11 responders
The Kimball Fire and Rescue Department parked this fire truck at the corner of Highways 15 and 55 all day Wednesday, Sept. 11, to commemorate all of their brethren firefighters and first responders wh…
Schiefelbein elected Angus delegate
Donald K. Schiefelbein of Kimball has been elected as a delegate to the 136th annual American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, Nov. 4, at Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino in Reno, Nev., r…