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…
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.…
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…
Howe and Demuth in Fair Haven Dec. 2
Minnesota Senator Jeff Howe and Representative Lisa Demuth will be available to discuss Fair Haven Township concerns with residents and board members at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at the Fair Haven Townsh…
Watkins tables rail lease
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor CP Rail has let the City of Watkins know that they are not interested in selling land to the city and, further, is pressing the city to sign a lease for what is now used fo…
Kimball considers utility hike
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At its Nov. 5 regular meeting, the Kimball City Council looked into rate increases for city water and sewer. Both of those funds are still operating in a deficit, and rate …
South Haven clerk retires
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Effective Dec. 1, Karen Flaten will take over full duties of the South Haven city clerk. Flaten has been assisting with accounting work for many weeks. Carol Banken will re…
Eden Valley adds Pledge to mtgs.
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The Eden Valley City Council started their meeting Nov. 6 with the Pledge of Allegiance, and will continue to do so. Karen Voz, a Source Water Protection Planner for the Mi…
Hello, District 13!
Please see below for a quick update on what I have been up to in-district as well as an update on Hwy 23 corridors, your second amendment rights, and the DHS debacle. I hope you and your family have a…