The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has published the Meeker County Ground water Atlas. This Part B atlas covers groundwater conditions and sensitivity to pollution. It expands on Part A, th…
Opportunity for input on Stearns County’s Plan for the Minnesota Family Investment Program
Stearns County Human Services is looking to get input from the public on its Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Biennial Service Agreement/Plan. Stearns County Human Services will accept publi…
Emmer announces upcoming Service Academy Night
Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) announced last week that his office will host a Service Academy Night for individuals interested in applying for a nomination to one of the service academies. “Our servic…
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 …
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…
We can solve the civics crisis in Minnesota, if we want to
By State Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township Our Republic faces crisis after crisis: Our government is -crippled by polarization; Congress can’t seem to get anything done; Supreme Court appointments ha…
Service Center drive-thru closing temporarily
Construction of the addition to the Stearns County Service -Center in Waite Park continues, and one of the final phases yet to be completed is the expansion of the License Center drive-thru. A second …
Fair Haven Township Meeting Change
Fair Haven Township Notice of Meeting change The monthly meeting of the Fair Haven Township Board will be Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, due to the Labor Day holiday Monday, Sept. 2. Leslie Rose Fair Haven T…