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May 6, 2026

37th annual Lefse Dagen set for May 16 at Starbuck Depot

The 37th annual Lefse Dagen, or Lefse Day, celebration will be held Saturday, May 16, at the historic Starbuck Depot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. The free event comes just ahead of Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day, and will feature Scandinavian food, music, history, and family activities. Entertainment begins with Myron’s […]

May 5, 2026

TIGER SOFTBALL WINS 14-4 OVER BOLD (6)

Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta is now (11-2) not only winning their eleventh game this year, the softball team has 700 victories under the only coach the softball team has had, Mary Holmberg since 1980 when softball was added. The game today against BOLD had the Tigers jumping out to a 9-0 lead before BOLD picked up 4 […]

May 5, 2026

Children’s Book Week Open House

The Morris Public Library will host a Community Open House for Children’s Book Week Wednesday, May 6th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will include activities for children and families, along with a storytime. The Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie will also be available for photos. The open house is […]

May 5, 2026

Chamber Connects

 The Morris Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Chamber Connects meeting Wednesday, May 6th, at 8 a.m. at the Morris Area Public Schools building. The monthly networking event gives local business owners and chamber members a chance to connect and hear what’s happening in the Morris-area business community. The Chamber lists Chamber Connects […]

May 2, 2026

USDA Opens Enrollment for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program

(Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) starting May 4, 2026, through May 29, 2026. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers Grassland CRP, a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve […]

May 1, 2026

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Captain Willibald C. Bianchi

Governor Tim Walz today ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Captain Willibald C. Bianchi. “After more than 80 years, Captain Willibald C. Bianchi is coming home,” said Governor […]

May 1, 2026

LAW ENFORCEMENT KICKS OFF “100 DEADLIEST DAYS OF SUMMER” CAMPAIGN

Speeding continues to be a deadly problem on Minnesota roads, with 102 people killed and 388 seriously injured in speed-related crashes last year. Nearly 300 law enforcement agencies are launching a high-visibility enforcement campaign now through Labor Day as part of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” During that period last year, 111 people were […]

May 1, 2026

Counties added to spring burning restrictions

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the area subject to open burning restrictions of vegetative debris, as warm and dry weather spreads throughout the state. Escaped fire from burning vegetative debris is the number one cause of wildfires in Minnesota, and burning restrictions help reduce wildfire risk. Beginning Saturday, May 2, at 8 […]

April 30, 2026

UMN Morris NEW thermochemical battery demonstration on May 1st

People around the state and country are talking about UMN Morris NEW thermochemical battery demonstration project. UMN Morris is a sustainability leader in the nation. UMN is excited to invite you to an open house showcasing a first-of-its-kind thermal energy storage installation at the University of Minnesota Morris. This is the first thermochemical energy storage […]

April 30, 2026

Fire Forces Closure of AJ’s Bar and Grill in Glenwood

AJ’s Bar and Grill in Glenwood is closed following a fire Wednesday morning. According to authorities, the fire was reported around 10 a.m. on April 29. The Glenwood Fire Department responded, with assistance from the Villard and Starbuck fire departments. Crews were able to contain the blaze before it spread throughout the entire building. No […]
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