MDH Confirms 10 New Measles Cases, Urges Vaccination

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirms 10 new measles cases this week, bringing the 2025 total to 18. All recent cases have been in unvaccinated individuals and are linked to travel. Measles is surging nationwide, with over 1,500 cases confirmed—the highest since 1992. MDH officials urge families to check […]

First Hearing for Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans

(St. Paul, MN) — The Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability is hosting its first hearing today in St Paul. Members will hear from counties, experts, and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients on how changes to that program will affect Minnesotans. The committee toured the Channel One Regional Food […]

Glenwood Lutheran Church Meatball Supper

UMN Morris To Hold Annual Farmers Market

University of Minnesota Morris will host its annual on-campus farmer’s market from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday on the mall adjacent to the Student Center. Vendors will be selling fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts, and the University of Minnesota Master Gardeners will once again offer free houseplants while supplies last. The market will move […]

Homecoming Week in Morris

This weekend is Homecoming at the University of Minnesota Morris. There will be a Pep Fest at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Cougar Sports Center gym, followed at 8 p.m. by the Annual Residence Halls Tug at Big Cat Stadium. On Friday, there will be an Alumni and Students Networking Event from 11:30 a.m. to […]

Government Shutdown

(ABC News/Washington, D.C.) Both Republican and Democratic proposals that would have funded the government past Tuesday failed in the Senate during the eleventh hour, effectively shutting down the government at 12:01 a.m. this morning (Wednesday). The federal government ran out of money after a Democratic-backed spending bill that would have extended health care subsidies under […]

Community Connection – Morris Tree Board

  Margaret Kuchenreuther & Tom Holm stopped by to discuss the Emerald Ash Borer infestations in the state. Luckily they have NOT been reported in Morris or Stevens County…Yet.          

New Poll Shows Majority of Minnesotans Demand Assault Weapons Ban

(Undated) – A new statewide poll shows 60 percent of Minnesota voters believe the state legislature should take immediate action to ban assault weapons. The poll was taken two weeks after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. Other numbers show 88 percent of Minnesotans are concerned about children being harmed in mass shootings, including […]

Spirit Airlines Departing Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

(Minneapolis, MN) — Discount carrier Spirit Airlines is ending service at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in December. Spirit filed for bankruptcy in August for the second time in a year as the carrier struggles to compete against bigger airlines. Officials say the decision to end service at M-S-P is part of the airline’s “ongoing restructuring.” […]

Briggs Library Accepting Donations of Books, CD’s, DVD’s

Briggs Library Associates are accepting donations of used books, CDs or DVDs — any subject, but in good condition — for their upcoming mini-book sale during Homecoming on October 4, and their BIG book sale October 16 -17. Leave donations in the front lobby of Briggs Library, or call 589-6226 to arrange for a pick-up […]