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The 55th annual Cokato Corn Carnival will be Sunday, Aug. 8 through Wednesday, Aug. 11. A number of activities are planned to provide enjoyment and entertainment for the entire family. Carnival events will take place at Peterson Park in downtown Cokato. SUNDAY, AUG. 8 The event begins with an ecumenical worship service at 7 p.m.…

Julia Lynn Hoff, daughter of Lynn (Harff) and Jody Hoff of Sauk Rapids, was born May 31, 2004, in the Fergus Falls Hospital. Julia was born six weeks early while the Hoffs were vacationing in the Underwood area. She was airlifted to the Fargo Children’s Hospital with respiratory failure. She remained in the intensive care…

Kimball United Methodist Church invites children pre-K through sixth grade to join Vacation Bible School SonGames Sunday, Aug. 1, through Thursday, Aug. 5. Children will have a great time singing, watching skits, creating crafts and playing games. Most importantly, they’ll discover that God loves and cares for them. Children should arrive at the church at…

Because of Matt Serbus’s resignation from the Kimball School Board, the Board is seeking individuals who are interested in serving until December 31, 2005. At the next general School Board election, which will be in November of 2005, the seat will be up for election for another two years of service to finish Mr. Serbus’s…

Parents or guardians may register 12-year-olds and older for firearms safety classes from 7-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, at the Kimball Rod and Gun Club. You must bring the student’s birth certificate or a driver’s license for adult student identification. Classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Wednesday, Aug. 4, and continuing through Wednesday, Aug.…

Marine Corps Pfc. Douglas F. Berthiaume of Watkins, and more than 2,100 Marines and Sailors assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), recently deployed with the Belleau Wood Expeditionary Strike Group to the western Pacific and central command area of responsibility in support of the global war on terrorism. Berhiaume’s unit is an expeditionary…

Kingdom Eternal Ministries (KEM), formerly know as Jesus Christ Eternal Ministries, will host its annual open house brunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, July 23, at the KEM distribution center in rural Watkins. All pastors, business owners, community leaders and those interested in reaching out to the needy in our surrounding communites are invited to…

Question: Ever consider a quick recap on how to merge? It seems like a lot of drivers fail to look before merging. They act like others are required to make room for them. Heck, I see this in light traffic conditions when a merge is a simple maneuver. Answer: The goal when merging is to…

Roman Korman and Caroline Meierhofer were named Hilltop Care Center royalty in May 2004. They were chosen by fellow residents to act as king and queen of the care center for 2004.

Citizens young and old came out Saturday morning, July 10, to help clean up Willow Creek Park in Kimball. The volunteers trimmed hedges, pulled weeds, planted trees and shrubs, hauled and spread wood chips, painted, cleaned, and spiffed up the park’s grounds and facilities. The park is an important (and beautiful) part of our community.…