River Lakes girls win one, lose one
By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Lady Stars played a pair of games before -Thanksgiving break, and earned a split. On Monday, Nov. 25, they lost an overtime thriller to Willmar, 3-2, at -Willmar Civic C…
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Unity Spiritual Center hosts sixth annual ‘John Denver Sunday’
Unity Spiritual Center of -Sartell will host its sixth annual “John Denver Sunday” Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. The popular service draws John Denver fans from …
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Lifetime of writing resulted in first published novel
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Sarah Kneip of Richmond has been writing for as long as she can remember. She remembers writing and making books as a youn…
Meeker County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, December 2, 2019 6:07 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a vehicle off the roadway at 280th Street and County State Aid Highway 4, Kingston Township. Sunday, December 1 10:26 a.m. the …
Wright County Sheriff’s Office
Nov. 29, Taylor Bernice Thonvold, 25 of Cokato, was arrested in Cokato on the charge of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Nov. 28, John Ryan Kislenger, 34 of St. Paul, was arrested in…
Early-morning fire destroys detached garage
Stearns County Sheriff Deputies responded to a building fire early Sunday morning, Dec. 1, in Collegeville Township. Upon arrival, the detached garage was fully engulfed and loud popping and small exp…
Happy Thanksgiving, District 13!
Thanksgiving is one of the few genuinely American Holidays. Originally celebrated by new immigrants, it has become a time for self-scrutiny and appreciation for our lot in life. This fall, we should p…
Kids and thin ice – a dangerous Holiday combo
As excited as they are about the Holiday season, many kids are equally curious when it comes to the ice. Talking with children about ice safety now will help them stay safe during this festive time. “…
Kimball American Legion welcomes you
Come in and warm up while the Holiday Train comes to town Thursday, Dec. 12. The Auxiliary is inviting children to make crafts from 6:30-8 p.m. They also will have supplies on hand to make cards for V…
EVAL accepting donations for the community
The Eden Valley Area Library is accepting donations of mittens for the EV-W elementary students to help keep those little fingers warm. We also are taking donations for the Eden Valley Food Shelf. Ite…
Check it Out!
What’s happening at the Eden Valley Area Library? `Tis the season, and the library has some fun activities planned for you. As you’re marking your calendar to attend some of these events, please consi…
Customer appreciation prize drawing winners
AK Graphics, Kimball Cubs sweatshirt: Janet Robinson. AM Maus & Son, one of five $10 gas cards: Neil Mahlum, Ron Winter, Jeff and Julie Hilsgen, Luke Truenow, and Richard Peterson. Diva’s Inc. Sal…
Clarence ‘Casey’ Strand, 72
Clarence “Casey” Strand of Annandale died Sunday, Dec. 1, at Mercy Hospital as a result of a stroke. He was 72. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at St. John’s …
Three from South Haven die in Palmer Township accident
Lucille A. Hansen, 77, and her sons Jason J. Hansen, 43, and Jeffrey J. Hansen, 48, all of South Haven, died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash at about 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in Palmer Townshi…
Two-vehicle crash in St. Augusta
At about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, a 2017 Chevy Equinox driven by 26-year-old Morgan Alt of St. Augusta went through a red light and struck a 2015 Ford Taurus legally in the intersection. The Ford w…
Wright County Sheriff’s Office blotter, Nov. 28, 2019
Nov. 23, Edward Anthony Minerich, 40 of Annandale, was arrested in Annandale on the charge of third-degree DWI. Nov. 21, Jesse Wayne Blaylock, 31 of Cokato, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County …
Meeker County Sheriff’s Office blotter, Nov. 28, 2019
Sunday, November 24, 2019 1:22 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office assisted an individual at a residence at County State Aid Highway 30, Manannah. 10:08 a.m. the Sheriff’s Office took a report of a suspicious p…
Homestead applications due
Property owners in Stearns County who have purchased or moved into a new home within the past year and need a homestead classification have until Monday, Dec. 16, to file the application. The property…
Meeker County siren tests cancelled in Dec., Jan., Feb.
Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze has determined that the 1 p.m. monthly test of the Meeker County outdoor warning sirens will be cancelled for all sirens in Meeker County for Dec. 4, Jan. 1, and Feb.…
Meeker County 4-H’ers compete in hippology
Four Meeker County 4-H’ers competed in the hippology contest at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 8-10. The team earned the opportunity to participate in the contest by t…
Support the Boy Scouts and buy locally
Boy Scout Christmas tree sales began Saturday, Nov. 23, at Gohmann’s Foods and will run until Saturday, Dec. 14. Please support the Boy Scouts and buy your tree locally. Proceeds from the trees go tow…
Kimball approves policing contract, plan to raise utility rates
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At a Nov. 19 council meeting, and after some discussion, the Kimball City Council approved a three-year contract with the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office to provide policin…
Lifetime of writing resulted in first published novel
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Sarah Kneip of Richmond has been writing for as long as she can remember. She remembers writing and making books as a young child with her sister. She also read prolificall…