EV-W/K track/field girls, boys deliver one-two punch at home
By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Once again, the strong Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball girls and boys track/field teams made a big impression, capturing 1st place and 2nd place respectively. The girls posted 1…
Living
Learn about trees and shrubs of Lake Maria State Park
Come 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 and learn from Biologist -Stephen G. Saupe of the College of St. -Benedict/St. John’s University about the trees and sh…
Local News
Highway 55 updates
Highway 55 lanes close intermittently in Maple Lake beginning May 13 Motorists on Highway 55 in Maple Lake will encounter work crews, equipment and po…
Kimball re-starts police chief search; seeks bids for garbage service
With one police chief candidate having issues arise on background check, and the other candidate wanting too high a salary, it looks like the City of Kimball will begin its search again for a new poli…
City council updates
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Eden Valley has begun work on Friederichs Park shelter and improvements The exterior is up on the Friederichs Park shelter, and plumbing was started last week. Excavation f…
Wright County Sheriff’s Office
May 11, Jeremiah Paul Johnson, 29 of Kimball, was arrested in Annandale on the charge of third0degree DWI. May 11, Yvan Orlis Mugabo, 24 of Hutchinson, was arrested in Maple Lake Township on the charg…
Watkins police blotter
There were 38 calls for service in Watkins, which is policed by the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office. These calls included 5 medical calls, 5 civil complaints, 4 public assists, 2 DANCO complaints (dome…
Kimball Police blotter
There were 39 calls for Kimball Police during April 2019. These calls included 1 assault, 12 bar checks, 1 burglary, 1 accident, 1 fraud complaint, 1 gas leak, 1 hazard, 1 matter of information, 1 juv…
Eden Valley Police blotter
There were 78 calls for Eden Valley Police during April 2019. These calls included 29 verbal warnings, 21 misc. calls, 6 assists to other departments, 6 animal complaints, 3 citations, 3 motorist assi…
Highway 55 updates
Highway 55 lanes close intermittently in Maple Lake beginning May 13 Motorists on Highway 55 in Maple Lake will encounter work crews, equipment and potential delays as segments of the road are intermi…
MnDOT asks us to share the road
MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during planting season Motorists traveling on -Minnesota highways this spring should be aware of large farm equipment moving fro…
Tariff increases
Chairman Peterson statement on the Trump Administration’s latest tariff increases House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota issued the following statement on the Trump Admin…
Long-term care benefit veterans may be missing out on
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I have heard that the VA has a benefit that can help veterans and spouses with long-term care costs. We recently had to move my 86-year-old father – who served in the …
Funds are still available to help Minnesotans pay heating bills
Low-income residents can apply for help until May 31 Heating systems throughout the state are still in use, and that means that the energy costs to stay warm and safe continue. For -Minnesotans strugg…
Beware of people pretending to be from Social Security
Social Security is committed to protecting your personal information. We urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your Social Security number (SSN) or bank a…
Stearns History Museum announces summer hours
Creates more opportunities for residents to use, enjoy their cultural resource The Stearns History Museum is moving to its summer hours to serve the community better after Memorial Day. “Many people w…
Kimball Golf Club news
Kimball Golf Club opened its 51st year with golfers of all ages and playing abilities enjoying one of the finest golf courses in the region. The course is in beautiful condition. KGC tee times are ava…
Elmer Haag memorial
In loving memory of our Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, Elmer Haag. When tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me b…
In loving memory of Dorothy Adolph
Memory drifts to scenes long past, Time rolls on, but memories last; Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all. You’re not forgotten, Nor ever shall you be. As long as life and me…
Huberty 50th Wedding Anniversary
There will be an open house celebrating the 50th wedding -anniversary of Roman and -Marlene (Olmscheid) Huberty from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Dino’s Lakeside in Eden Valley. Roman and Marlene wer…
I can paddle a canoe
10 a.m. Sundays, June 16, July 7, Aug. 18 Get the family out on the water during this event, which will be held on three Sundays this summer – June 16, July 7 and Aug. 18, all at 10 a.m. Beginners wil…
Johnson 50th Wedding Anniversary
Join us from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Heartland Evangelical Free Church, 10252 Hwy 55 NW, Annandale, to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of David and Ruth Johnson. RSVP is not required. Email…
Thank you from the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross visited Eden Valley Thursday, May 9. Thank you to all the donors, volunteers, and sponsors. Thank you to the Legion and the Legion Auxiliary for volunteering in the canteen and …