KES Basketball Camp, grades 3-5
By Jay Klein, Coach The Kimball Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Programs recently held a basketball camp at Kimball High School. A total of 38 participants in the camp consisted of boys and girls just com…
Living
Master Gardeneers train volunteers in war against invasive species
By Christina Basch, Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture Conserving Minnesota’s natural resources can be complex. Fortunately, a network of Master Gardeners…
Local News
New officers for Kimball Legion Auxiliary
Newly elected 2018-2019 officers of Unit 261 of the American Legion Auxiliary, Kimball are as follows: President is Cindy May, first vice president is…
Three ways to practice biosecurity and protect your farm
By Emily Wilmes, U of M Extension As we move from spring into summer, chances are you may be visiting a farm other than your own. Whether it’s for Breakfast on the Farm, an Extension Field Day, or jus…
Avoiding needlestick injuries around the farm
By Michaela Simcoe, U of M Extension To save money and time, many livestock producers choose to perform routine veterinary work themselves. These livestock producers, along with onsite workers and eve…
Eden Valley considers solar
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At their June 6 regular meeting, the Eden Valley city council heard from Ben Ransom of ReneSola. ReneSola is building a solar garden in Winsted that should be online around…
Kimball hears issue with building inspector
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At the June 5 regular meeting of the Kimball city council, Shannon Dahl spoke to the council about problems he’s been having with the city’s building permit process. A buil…
Wright County Sheriff’s Office
June 13, Marie Elizabeth Wegleitner, 38 of St. Cloud, was arrested in Annandale on the charges of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance and false information to law enforcement, and Wright…
Watkins police blotter (by Meeker County Sheriff’s Office)
There were a total of 26 calls for service during May 2018 in Watkins, which is policed by the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office. These calls included 4 suspicious person/vehicle complaints, 4 traffic st…
Kimball Police blotters
During May 2018, the Kimball Police Department received the following calls: 1 accident, 8 agency assists, 4 animal calls, 1 assault, 15 business checks, 10 citizen contacts, 1 custody issue, 1 domest…
Eden Valley Police blotter
There were a total of 98 calls for service in Eden Valley during May 2018, up from 54 in April. These calls included 32 verbal warnings, 28 miscellaneous calls, 10 assisting the public, 8 assisting ot…
New equipment in use for 2018 elections
Randy Schreifels, Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer, wants Stearns County residents to know that new ballot counters will be in use in the polling places for the 2018 Elections. These new machines have…
Bidders buy at auction
Auditor-Treasurer Randy Schreifels called the Stearns County tax-forfeited property auction held this past Tuesday, June 12, a success. Of 17 properties up for auction, 11 of them sold. The sales gene…
Upcoming programs and activities at Kimball Public Library
The Kimball Public Library is pleased to offer the following programs and activities. Truffula Tree Painting Party – June 25 Explore the world of Dr. Seuss and discover your inner artist! Enjoy the re…
Upcoming programs and activities at Annandale Public Library
The Annandale Public Library is pleased to offer the following programs and activities. Reading with Royalty – June 26 Hear ye! Hear ye! Your presence is requested to a storytime with Annandale’s 2017…
Top Minnesota dairy farms honored for superior cow care
Herds with lowest somatic cell count are recognized Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somat…
South Haven council still has vacancy
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor There was no quorum past 7:15 p.m. at the June 5 South Haven city council meeting, so no coulcil actions could be taken. There is still a vacancy on the council. Michael Mo…
Chickens get reprieve, bars don’t
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The Watkins city council met Thursday evening, June 14. Nearly a year ago, three establishments with liquor licenses failed a “test” by the County Sheriff’s Office: a very …
‘My Fair Lady’ adult audition workshop
GREAT Theatre is piloting a brand new free audition preparation workshop for adults. Local performers will have the opportunity for feedback on their audition song and get a chance to hear straight fr…
Bidwell to participate in Minneapolis Aquatennial candidate program
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is excited to announce that Alissa Bidwell from the community of Fairhaven will be participating in the AAO Candidate Program from July 17 thr…
Watch out for scammers
Toni, These phone calls are driving me crazy. I don’t know who has given my phone number out, but I have been receiving about 4 to 5 phone calls a week for the last couple of months. They say they are…
New officers for Kimball Legion Auxiliary
Newly elected 2018-2019 officers of Unit 261 of the American Legion Auxiliary, Kimball are as follows: President is Cindy May, first vice president is Renee Berscheid, second vice president is Sharon …
Highway 55 MnDOT projects
Kimball-Watkins-Eden Valley repaving MnDOT crews began milling and repaving CSAH 30 near Manannah June 18. When completed there, they will begin the milling and repaving project on Highway 55 between …