Morris News Archives - Page 11 of 23

June 24, 2024

UMN Morris recognized among the most transfer-friendly colleges in the nation

The University of Minnesota Morris is one of 228 colleges and universities that has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) 2024 Transfer Honor Roll. This distinction selected as being among the most transfer-friendly colleges in the nation. The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support […]

June 24, 2024

Man Dies after Crashing into Tree in Otter Tail County

(New York Mills, MN) — A man is dead after a one-vehicle crash in rural New York Mills in Otter Tail County. Sheriff’s deputies say the vehicle struck a tree on Saturday and the driver died at the scene. Investigators say drugs or alcohol are not believed to be a factor. The victim’s name hasn’t […]

June 21, 2024

Dumont farmer reelected chair of MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council

Brand new digs, but the same top-notch leadership team. The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) reelected Traverse County farmer Tom Frisch as its chair during its June board meeting, the first held in its newly renovated space off Highway 14. Frisch, who is also one of four Minnesota farmers serving on the United […]

June 21, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Rebecca Young 6/21/2024

Today Rebecca Young, The Steven’s County Administrator came in to talk about; Work Sessions ( wind and solar) County Engineer report HR openings AND MORE!!! PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW!!!!!

June 20, 2024

Six Minnesota Businesses Get Grants From USDA

(Washington, DC) – Several Minnesota businesses have received financial assistance from the USDA. The agency recently granted $50 million in Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection funds, with nearly $2 million allocated to six businesses in Minnesota. Olson Custom Farms in Hendricks received the largest award of $600,000 to supplement worker pay and benefits. Spring Valley […]

June 20, 2024

New Nurse Practitioner Joins LRH Morris Clinic

[Morris, MN] – Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) Morris Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Missy Koehl, NP to their team of health care providers offering primary care for the family in Morris. Missy received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) & Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) from the University of North […]

June 20, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Dan Olson Director of the Prairie Wind Players New Musical

Today, Dan Olson the Director of the Prairie Wind Players stopped by to talk about the upcoming musical production which is being shown today at 7pm. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW!!!

June 20, 2024

Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Area

The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for our local area. They are expecting storms to roll in later this afternoon. These storms can bring a good amount of rain and strong winds. They are also expecting thunderstorms Friday and Saturday.

June 19, 2024

Week 3 Rock of the North Winner

We have our 3rd Rockstar! Ryan Mogard, resident of Morris found the rock near the Chokio Water Tower. “The clue that gave it away for me was the 3rd clue saying, go west young man. I realized that Chokio is a small town west of Morris and got lucky,” Mogard said. Mogard has now won two […]

June 18, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Superintendent of Morris Area Schools Shane Monson

Today, Shane Monson, the superintendent of Morris Area Schools came in to talk about: Job Openings Community Meetings Schools Bond Referendum and MORE!! CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW!!