I left my heart in Sweden
June 29, 2022
Ever since I did my DNA and found that I was 35% Swedish, I have wanted to visit the country. I had the opportunity in May to go for 10 days. Friends moved there about...
Dear Reader:
June 29, 2022
It’s been a few months since we did a major upgrade of our website, both the hosting and the features on it. So far, we’ve been pleased with the transition, and with response from our...
Gratitude in the everyday
By Jill Pertler “Slices of Life” | June 15, 2022
Today I was overwhelmed by a feeling of gratitude. This isn’t a given for me, at this point in my life. Sometimes I feel the opposite of gratitude; for that I am sorry. I have...
Gratitude in the everyday
By Jill Pertler “Slices of Life” | June 8, 2022
Today I was overwhelmed by a feeling of gratitude. This isn’t a given for me, at this point in my life. Sometimes I feel the opposite of gratitude; for that I am sorry. I have...
Absentee voting has begun for Primary Election
June 29, 2022
Randy Schreifels, Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer, wants voters to know that absentee balloting began Friday, June 24, 2022 for the Aug. 9 Primary, with a new location for 2022! Absentee voting...

CCC helped millions of unemployed in Great Depression
By Tom Emery, Historian | June 29, 2022
Worked in Forestry Protection and Improvement in Minnesota Few federal government programs today are viewed as efficient and popular, with long-lasting effects. This June marks 80 years...
Webinar about Minnesota’s draft wolf plan update to be held July 13
June 29, 2022
Anyone interested in learning more about the Department of Natural Resources’ draft wolf plan update is invited to an informational webinar at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. The webinar is...
Friday Update, June 24, 2022
By Mark Messman, Superintendent EV-W District #463 | June 29, 2022
Spring activities and State Champions We had a very successful and rewarding spring sports season with multiple teams winning Conference and Section titles, as well as a State Championship for...