
Italian dishes at home
Sandy Holthaus “Kitchen Medley” | March 15, 2023
I recently spent two full days cleaning my office. This room has been a “catch-all” for six months since my parents moved in with us. My husband said the piles were getting scary. As I...
We are all connected
Jean Matua “From the Heart” | March 15, 2023
“It’s a small world.” Small, and ever-shrinking. We hear that a lot these days. The reality, of course, is that the Earth is enormous, especially relative to our tiny corners of the planet. Even though...
If at first you don’t succeed,
Jill Pertler “Slices of Life” | March 8, 2023
In the last two years, I’ve had to step out of my comfort zone. Then again, I’ve stepped right into it. There’s both, and it’s all mostly good. In stepping out, I’ve sold and bought...
Watkins passes audit, still seeks help for summer poolFree Access
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor | March 15, 2023
The Watkins city council met March 9 for their regular meeting. The 2022 audit report was presented and, as expected, the city passed. 2023 Ambulance Service officers were approved: Chief...
Eden Valley March council meeting
By Jean Doran Matua, Editor | March 15, 2023
The Eden Valley city council met for their regular meeting Wednesday, March 1. The city is looking for someone to hire as a public works employee for the summer. The...

Local water projects heard in committee
March 15, 2023
This week at the Capitol, the Senate Capital Investment Committee heard a number of local project proposals that will be considered as part of a future bonding bill. This includes...
Meeker County Sheriff’s Office
March 15, 2023
Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 03/12/23, 1:32 a.m., DUI, MN Hwy 22, Manannah Twp: Report Taken. 03/12/23, 2:46 p.m., Domestic, 734th Av, Dassel Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 03/12/23, 4:41 p.m.,...