Morris News Archives - Page 14 of 23

May 30, 2024

Dahlen joins UMN Morris Distinguished Alumni

The University of Minnesota Morris Alumni Association (UMMAA) Board has named Linda Dahlen ’72 as its 2024 UMMAA Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. The award honors UMN Morris alumni who have made noteworthy contributions in their professional lives, in public service, or in service to the University of Minnesota Morris. A civil rights advocate, lawyer, environmentalist, […]

May 30, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Mary Holm and Kathy Bahr with Pomme De Terr Garden Club

Two Pomme De Terr Garden Club members, Mary Holm and Kathy Bahr, stopped by today to talk about; The Plant Sale on Saturday, June 1st The Garden Club’s members AND MORE!!!! CLICK LINK BELOW TO LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW!!!!!

May 29, 2024

Several People Charged in Glenwood Man’s Overdose Death

On February 20, 2021, Law Enforcement and Glacial Ridge Ambulance responded to an address in rural Glenwood where Tyler Kirckof, 31 years old, was found unresponsive. Life saving measures were performed, however, Tyler passed away a couple days later due to an overdose. The Pope County Sheriff’s Office investigated the circumstances surrounding Tyler’s death for […]

May 29, 2024

Stevens County Chemical Recycling Collection

Cleaning out your garage or basement and wondering what to do with those cans of unusable paints, stains and varnishes? Get rid of them free of charge on Wednesday, June 5th, from 10 am. to 2 pm. at the County Highway Garage in Chokio. Acceptable waste items include paint, stains, varnishes, aerosols, lawn and garden […]

May 29, 2024

Grant County Animal Shelter Asks For Donations To Stay Open

The Grant County Animal Shelter needs help in order to save themselves from being forced to close. Officials at the Grant County Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter in west-central Minnesota, say they’re facing financial difficulties and urgently need support to remain operational. They say the shelter’s medical and operating costs have risen due to […]

May 28, 2024

Horizon Public Health Secures Safe Drinking Water for Private Well Users Grant

Horizon Public Health is proud to announce the receipt of a Safe Drinking Water for Private Well Users Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Clean Water Funds. This grant aims to promote well testing among private well users and to provide financial assistance to eligible households to address private well water-quality issues. Horizon […]

May 28, 2024

DEADLY Crash in Pope County

Two men were killed around 7:41 p.m. Saturday in a two-vehicle crash near Villard on Minnesota Highway 28 and Pope County Road 57. Nicholas Bergmann, 39, of Oakdale and Isaac Mitchell Carlson, of Glenwood, were identified Sunday by the Minnesota State Patrol as the fatalities. According to the State Patrol’s incident report, the 2013 Ford […]

May 28, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Megan Preble with Verizon

Today, Marketing Manager at BeMobile Verizon Megan Preble came by to talk about; The 4th Annual Crayon Drive Where to donate Where the donated crayons go AND MORE!!!!! Please Click the Link Below for your full interview!!

May 27, 2024

Happy Memorial Day- Thank you Veterans!

Happy Memorial Day!! Thank you Veterans for your selfless actions and all the sacrifices you have made for this country. Today at the National Guard Armory in Morris a 9 am ceremony was held to honor those who lost their lives serving the country. Peter Flannery, the American Legion commander, led the ceremony and also […]

May 24, 2024

Happy Memorial Day and Thank you Veterans!!!

Thank you Veterans for your selfless actions and sacrifices you have made for our country. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th the Morris American Legion will host a breakfast at 7am. The American Legion will also host a Memorial Day service at 9 am, with the band playing at 830am. The Veterans of Foreign Wars […]