Demuth Announces Run for Governor

Republican Speaker of the Minnesota House Lisa Demuth has announced she’s running for governor. She made the announcement on Sunday and joins a crowded race for Republicans looking to beat Governor Tim Walz. She joins Rep. Kristin Robbins , of Maple Grove, and two former gubernatorial candidates, Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls. Demuth said she’s the best candidate to […]

Hancock & West Central Area FFA Pictures

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Otter Tail Power Company Requests Minnesota Rate Increase

Fergus Falls, MN, October 31, 2025: Otter Tail Power Company filed a request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to increase electric rates for its Minnesota customers. This request initiates an 18- to 24-month review process during which the PUC evaluates the company’s costs for providing electric service and then sets rates in a manner the PUC […]

Trick Or Can Donations Needed

Application Process for Vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Opens

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection Wednesday announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Jennifer K. Fischer. The seat will be chambered in Willmar in Kandiyohi County. Judge Fischer agreed to retire from the bench, leading to the dismissal of a formal […]

Morris Area Halloween Activities

There will be many Halloween activities in the area on Friday! — A Little Pumpkins Party will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Regional Fitness Center gym on the U of M Morris campus. From 9 to 10 a.m. will be Halloween coloring pages, Little Pumpkins free play, and Tiny Tots Trick or […]

Faith Lutheran’s Annual Meatball Supper

Walz Announces $4 Million in Emergency Funding for Minnesota Food Shelves

(Eagan, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is announcing four million dollars in emergency funding today (Mon) for Minnesota food shelves. The federal government shutdown threatens SNAP and other grocery benefits for 440-thousand Minnesotans in November. The governor announced the one-time funding while volunteering at a food shelf this morning in Eagan.         […]

Morris City Council Next Agenda

The Morris City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers at the Morris Community Center. On the agenda: Two resolutions approving State Airport Fund Grant Agreements with MN DOT, one for a Jet A Fuel Truck and one for an FBO Hangar Door; and a resolution establishing a City Manager Search […]

Public Telescope Viewing Friday Night

The UMN Morris physics discipline and Physics Student Club invite you to a public telescope viewing on Friday, Oct. 24 beginning at 7:30 p.m. as part of Family Weekend on campus. Comet Lemmon, a waxing crescent moon, and Saturn dominate interest. Andromeda Galaxy might be a viable option. Please note that the weather conditions can […]