Morris News Archives - Page 11 of 23

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!!

June 18, 2024

BCA Investigating Death of 13-Year-Old At Wilmar Youth Facility

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the death of a 13-year-old at a juvenile healthcare facility in Wilmar. Police were called to Prairie Lakes Youth Programs shortly before 8 a.m. Monday after staff members discovered the unidentified teen. Unfortunately, attempts to revive the boy were unsuccessful. The B-C-A is leading the investigation because […]

June 17, 2024

Update from Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Pelican Rapids

Authorities in Otter Tail County say alcohol is not believed to be a factor in a fatal motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon north of Pelican Rapids. The sheriff’s office says first responders treated the rider seriously at the scene, but they were unable to save the victim. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, jacket and gloves. […]

June 17, 2024

Flood Watch in Effect for the Area Until Late Tuesday Evening

The national weather service issued a Flood Watch for the area today starting at 1 pm and ending late Tuesday night. Over an inch of rain is expected from later this afternoon until tomorrow evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Scattered thunderstorms are expected […]

June 15, 2024

Car Accident in Swift County Late Friday Night

Late in the afternoon of Friday, June 14th, there was an accident located at Highway 29 at milepost 34, BENSON TWP, Swift County. The 2013 Subaru was southbound on highway 29. The 2017 black Ford Explorer was stopped at highway 29 and county road 104. The 2015 Ford Explorer was stopped behind the 2017 Ford […]