Local Voices. Statewide Stories.

August 1, 2025

Planning Underway for Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Ortonville

(St. Paul, MN) — Ortonville in far western Minnesota is the host site for the 2025 Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener the weekend of October 10th and 11th. The D-N-R and several other state agencies have already started planning the activities. D-N-R Commissioner Sarah Strommen says hunters will be able to enjoy 85,000 acres of public […]

July 31, 2025

Community Connection – Miss Morris Pageant 2025

The annual Morris Area Scholarship Program Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Morris Area High School. Thirteen contestants will compete to be crowned Miss Morris Area, Miss Midwest, and Miss West Central. There will also be a 50th Anniversary Gala for the Morris Area Scholarship Programs on Friday at Old #1 Southside […]

July 31, 2025

Four Catholic Parishes To Hold Mass in Chokio

Four Catholic Parishes in West Central Minnesota will hold a Mass and picnic Saturday in Chokio. The parishes of Assumption in Morris, Ave Maria in Wheaton, St. Anthony’s in Browns Valley, and St. Mary’s in Chokio will gather in St. Mary’s Church at 10:30 a.m. for Mass with Bishop Patrick Neary of the Diocese of […]

July 31, 2025

Woman Rescued from River in Meeker County

A woman from Darwin was rescued from the Crow River in Meeker County Tuesday evening after she was reported to be clinging to a downed tree in the river. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrived and located 44-year-old Rae Kurtz on the river between east of Forest City. Deputies could only see her face and […]

July 30, 2025

Community Connection – Emily w/ WCROC – Horticulture Night in Morris

Emily stopped by to fill us in on all the events for Horticulture Night in Morris on 7/31/25.                                      

July 30, 2025

Americans Feel 67% Better After Taking a Trip

A recent survey of 2,000 Americans by Talker Research revealed that individuals who travel more frequently tend to have better mental health. The study found that the average American feels 67% better mentally after taking a trip. Respondents with excellent mental health were more likely to be passionate about travel, taking an average of 3.3 […]

July 30, 2025

Governor Walz Announces Minnesota Ranked Third-Best State for Health Care

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota is ranked the third-best state in the nation for health care. WalletHub ranks states based on 44 indicators including cost, access, and health outcomes. This marks the third consecutive year Minnesota has ranked among the top three states. “Minnesotans deserve access to the best […]

July 30, 2025

Horticulture Night at WCROC Thursday 7/31

The largest event of the year for the West Central Research and Outreach Center Display Garden — the annual Horticulture Night — will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Display Garden at 46352 State Highway 329 in Morris. The event features vendor and educational booths, food booths, live music, Display Garden […]

July 30, 2025

ICE Wants to Deport Drunk Driver Who Killed 2 MN Teens in Wisconsin

(Learfield News/Madison, WI) — ICE wants to deport a Wisconsin driver charged with being drunk and causing a crash that killed two Minnesota teens. Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila is charged in Dane County Circuit Court with two counts of homicide by use of a vehicle. Martinez-Avila allegedly was driving drunk the wrong way on a Wisconsin […]

July 29, 2025

Community Connection – Naomi Skulan – Friends of the Library

  Naomi Skulan stopped by to talk about the book sale and other fun events!                    
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