University of Minnesota Morris Announced its New Season of its Performing Arts Series

The University of Minnesota Morris has announced its new season of its Performing Arts Series. Things will kick off 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 19 with Tangorium: Bridge and Wolak with Water Street Dance Milwaukee. The performance will be free thanks to an anonymous donor. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 25 will be Forgottonia, a theatrical, […]

Paul McCartney Considers Brian Wilson’s ‘God Only Knows’ to Be ‘The Greatest Song Ever Written’

As the news of Brian Wilson’s passing reverberates around the music world, it’s great to know that his contributions are appreciated by artists young and old. Paul McCartney is one of Wilson’s biggest admirers, and considers The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows” the “greatest song of ever written.” The quote comes from Charles Granata’s 2003 book Wouldn’t it Be Nice: […]

650lbs of Meth Intercepted in Kandiyohi County

WILLMAR — About 650 pounds of methamphetamine found hidden in boxes of flowers was intercepted by law enforcement officers last week who allege that they observed the unloading of the drug shipment from a semitractor-trailer in Willmar. The West Central Tribune reports two people from the Twin Cities were arrested later that same night outside of […]

Air Quality Alert

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for central and southern Minnesota. The alert runs until 11pm today (Thursday, June 12). Smoke from wildfires in northwest Canada has moved into central and southern Minnesota behind a cold front and the AQI has climbed into the unhealthy category for sensitive groups. […]

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Morris City Council Agenda

The Morris City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers of the Morris Community Center. On the agenda: a Bremer Insurance presentation by Joel Quam; Tourism Board marketing recommendations; an Ordinance for the Preservation of East Side Park; and a Resolution Finding Facts, Finding a Nuisance, and Ordering Abatement of a […]

Wastewater and Drinking Water Loans and Grants

The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (MPFA) recently announced more than $44.2 million in loans and grants to 15 wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects throughout the state. The MPFA helps cities replace aging infrastructure and make system improvements to protect public health and improve water quality. Since its inception in 1987, the MPFA has provided […]

Willmar PD Asking Public Help in Locating Teen

The Willmar Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Anlatayla Amy Ames. She was last seen on April 22, 2025, at approximately 4pm, leaving a group home in the 800 block of Park Ave NW in Willmar. There is concern for her safety and well-being. Anlatayla is a Black female from Oakdale, […]

Cream of the Prop Inaugural Breakfast Fly-In

The Cream of the Prop Inaugural Breakfast Fly-In will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Morris Municipal Airport. The public is invited to check out the new upgrades at the airport, to enjoy a Morris Fire Department Pancake Feed (free will donation), and free airplane rides will be available from […]

Prairie Pursuit 5K Walk/Run & 10K

The Prairie Pursuit 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run will be held 8 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at the Chokio Westside Park, with registration from 7:15 to 7:55 a.m. All ages and fitness levels are encouraged to compete. Pre-register to guarantee T-shirt size. Registration fees are $25 for adults, $15 for those 12 and under, with […]