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  • Remaining calm and acting quickly to save her grandpa

    Remaining calm and acting quickly to save her grandpa

    By Ryan Bergeron, Managing Editor It was just another day on July 17, 2025, for 15-year-old Kayden Bollman and her grandfather, 68-year-old Richard “Rick” Bollman of Kimball. That is until it wasn’t. Subscribe to the Tri-County News to stay up to date on your community.

  • Rick Sievers named Kimball Days parade grand marshal

    Rick Sievers named Kimball Days parade grand marshal

    By Ryan Bergeron, Managing Editor Growing up, current Kimball resident Rick Sievers, now 36 years old, had watched older individuals who were involved and volunteered in the community earn the nomination to be parade grand marshals. So, what was his reaction when he was asked to be this year’s Kimball Days parade grand marshal? Subscribe to…

  • Wayne Paulson, 88

    Wayne Paulson, 88

    Wayne L. Paulson of Kimball died Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Hilltop Care Center in Watkins. He was 88. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball with Rev. Dr. James Gimbel officiating. Wayne Lowell Paulson was born Sept. 25, 1936,…

  • Notice of Public Hearing Stearns County Board of Adjustment

    Notice is hereby given that the Stearns County Board of Adjustment, in and for the County of Stearns, will conduct the following public hearings to consider variance applications: 1. To consider an after-the-fact request from Rickey and Debra Hartmann, Kimball, Minn., from Sections 9.9.9A.(1), 10.2.11 A. (1) (a) and 10.2.11 A. (2), of  Stearns County…

  • Legal Notice: In Re: Estate of Donald E. Hobson

    STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEARNS DISTRICT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 73-PR-25-4309 In Re: Estate of Donald E. Hobson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. No Will has…

  • Music in the Park June 12

    Music in the Park with Kingery Family Singers will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Friederichs Park in Eden Valley. Taco ‘n Bag serving by 6 p.m., provided by the E.V. Hawks. Music in the Park events are sponsored by Eden Valley Citizens for Progress.

  • Foreign Exchange Student Program seeking host families

    Families across the U.S. have a unique opportunity to experience a new culture right in their own homes. ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, a non-profit public benefit organization, is currently seeking warm and welcoming host families to open their homes to international exchange students for the upcoming school year. Hosting an exchange student is a…

  • Kimball Public Workshop, June 30

    You’re Invited! Attend the Kickoff Public Workshop for Kimball’s new Comprehensive Plan on June 30. • The City of Kimball is working on a new Comprehensive Plan to guide development and growth over the next 20 years. The project includes recommendations for land use, housing, business development, parks, transportation, and Main Street vitality. • Your…

  • Tariffs threaten renewable energy development and rural economies

    Despite record-high wind and solar generation, the U.S. renewable energy sector faces uncertainty. Tariffs and potential repeals of federal funding are creating roadblocks to the further buildout of energy projects. Wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects have helped revitalize rural communities by creating jobs, generating new tax revenues, and providing lease payments to landowners.…

  • Carnelian Lake Association meeting

    Carnelian Lake Association meeting Saturday, June 7, at 9 a.m., Maine Prairie Township Hall. For questions, please call Lisa Kuechle, (320) 492-4185.

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