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By Jean Doran Matua, Editor This year’s Pork Chop Trot was more of a fun run than an organized event. It’s usually part of the Holy Cross Parish Festival each year, and part of the fundraising events for the school. However, since the Diocese permanently closed the school in May, there is no need for…

By Nancy McNab, Eden Valley Chamber of Commerce We met with Steve and Jamie Ries at the Fresh on 55 farm and, when Steve showed up with a box of freshly picked strawberries, I knew it was going to be a great interview. And the strawberries were amazing. It’s hard to ask questions and eat,…

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The Minnesota Real Estate Journal 2021 Awards ceremony will be held Thursday evening, July 29, at The Depot in Minneapolis. The City of Watkins will be represented by members of the Watkins city council and EDA, purchasing a table with developer David Tysk, at the ceremony. The City of Watkins…

At about 10 p.m. Saturday, July 3, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a crash with injuries at the T-intersection of County Road 44 and County Road 144 in Lynden Township. The caller reported hearing tires squealing and then the sound of a loud crash. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 2010…

Just before 6 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2016, three tornadoes swept their way – south to north – near or through the city of Watkins. Tornado #1 was a narrow, EF-2 tornado that skirted the NE edge of Litchfield starting at 5:25 p.m. It caused structure and tree damage. Estimated peak winds were 115 mph,…

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Last week, a Stearns County grand jury indicted four individuals on multiple counts for their roles in the death of 25-year-old Keisa Lange last month. Lange’s body was found at the end of Cooper Avenue South in St. Cloud at about 9:30 a.m. June 3, with a gunshot wound to…

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The Kimball Express hosted the Luxemburg Brewers Sunday, June 27. The Express jumped ahead straight out, scoring 4 runs in the bottom of the first inning. Another run in the fourth inning sealed the win at 5-0. Matt Friesen hit a double for the Express. Tommy Friesen and Ben Johnson…

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The festival stars aligned this year, with perfect weather, excellent planning, and an excited and enthusiastic crowd. Having no festivals in 2020, everyone is ready to get out and celebrate their communities. This year’s parade, with 64 units scheduled, was a highlight but only part of a Valley Daze jam-packed…