Twelve 4-H youth from Meeker County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 14-17. This year, 612 youth from across the state participated in the annual event at the Minnesota State F…
Meeker County 4-H’ers present their best in Minnesota 4-H State Dog Show
Three 4-H youth from Meeker County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Dog show Sept. 22-23. In total, 360 youth and 427 dogs from across the state participated in this annual event at the Minneso…
4-H youth exhibit their best at 2018 Minnesota State Fair
Meeker County 4-H’ers demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the 4-H Building Minnesota 4-H’ers from 87 counties brought over 2,300 exhibits, delivered about 175 public presentations and participat…
First time ever: Cub Scouts welcome girls and boys
It’s a truly historic Scouting moment: For the first time ever, Cub Scouts this fall will enroll both girls and boys, ages 5 to 10. We’re helping bring families together, making it easier for them to …
First time ever: Cub Scouts welcome girls and boys
It’s a truly historic Scouting moment: For the first time ever, Cub Scouts this fall will enroll both girls and boys, ages 5 to 10. We’re helping bring families together, making it easier for them to …
Local students win religious education award
Teagyn and Treyce Ludwig, St. Anthony 743, Watkins, Minn., received the Religious Education Assistance Program (REAP) award from Catholic Order of Foresters (COF). Annually, COF gives away 100 $50 tui…
Youth trap shoot contest
The Youth trap shoot contest is at Watkins Sportsmen’s Picnic from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. What do you have to do? Shoot two rounds of 15 targets anytime between 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Best shooters…
Money tip for students: College
Make college more affordable by saving on intangible costs When it comes to comparing the costs of various colleges, remember that on the broadest level, costs can be tangible or intangible. To save m…
News of our students
Local students named to CSB dean’s list Four local students have earned the distinction of being named to the dean’s list for the 2018 spring semester at the College of Saint Benedict. • Heidi L. Geis…
Orr honored at annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development event
Mike Orr from South Haven wins bronze medal A career and technical student in Minnesota won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2018 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Ky., on June 27-…