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Stearns County is once again being recognized for using innovative technology to better serve its citizens. The county recently received two national awards: one for best Web site and the other is a Best of Breed award for the Computerized Law Enforcement System. The awards were presented by the Center for Digital Government in conjunction…

Disaster assistance legislation Last week Senator Dayton introduced disaster assistance legislation which would provide direct financial assistance to Minnesota farmers who have experienced significant losses as a result of the drought. Two weeks ago Dayton sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, urging support for Gov. Pawlenty’s requests of a disaster declaration. In…

Volunteer members Ruby Justison, Alice Von Ende, Jan Nelson and Ann Hamilton of the Johnson Kelly American Legion Post 483 auxiliary went to the St. Cloud VA Medical Center Monday, Sept. 22. There they assisted Amy Kendall, activities director, at the monthly veterans’ birthday party. Veterans’ birthdays for September were John D., Eli A., Robert…

Holy Cross and St. Nicholas   religious education confirmands The following religious education students of Holy Cross and St. Nicholas parishes were confirmed at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Nicholas Church. Heather Anderson, Trevor Dietman, Dianna Donnay, Ryan Frank, Jessica Gully, David Heinen, Douglas Hommerding, Ryan Hansen, Emily Korman, Brandon Krippner, Josh Kuechle, Brian…

What does it mean to be green? It’s the way kids feel participating in 4-H – like they’re a part of something alive and moving. Green means go, growing and action. Join in a green celebration Oct. 5-11 as part of National 4-H Week. Don’t be scared because you don’t live on a farm –…

Speedy September! The month has been going by way too fast. Early in the month I read about “Chick-fil-A,” a fast-food outlet founded by Truett Cathy in 1946. Although I have never heard of them, there are over 1,000 of them in the United States today. The founder’s slogan was, “Put people and principles before…

The details of that fateful day last week have been pretty well played out in the media. Everyone responded better than expected – including the alleged shooter who gave up quickly and quietly. Law enforcement arrived in mere seconds and, by all reports, people remained calm and professional. This was one of those occasions, though,…

Spaghetti dinner at KUMC Kimball United Methodist Church invites you to join them for a spaghetti supper and musical evening with the “Jumpin’ Jehosaphats,” Saturday, Oct. 4. Supper will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. with the concert to follow. The cost for adults is $6, children 5-12 are $3 and children under 5 are free.…

Driver improvement courses are open to the public, and registration is suggested but not required. Driver safety, confidence and comfort are enhanced by learning the latest visual scanning and steering techniques, anti-lock braking (ABS) skills, airbag information, driver distraction, road rage and new vehicle technology. Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify…

The annual “Lights on for Safety” event is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 4. During the event, area drivers can have their vehicles inspected and broken exterior lights fixed for free. For the past eight years, St. Cloud Technical College has teamed up with the State Highway Patrol and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota…