University of Minnesota Morris Ranks in Top Public Schools

The University of Minnesota Morris is tied for sixth in the Top Public Schools in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category for U.S. News and World Report, up one notch from last year’s rankings. Additionally, U of M Morris improved its overall ranking among National Liberal Arts Colleges by seven places from No. 122 to […]

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Visited Morris

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visited Old #1 Bar & Grill to tour the newly added brewery space alongside owners Matt and Meredith Lhotka. After the tour, the Senator talked with leaders from Stevens County and the Morris community. The discussion included Chancellor Janet Ericksen of the University of Minnesota Morris; Stevens County Administrator […]

9F – Jr. Sportsman’s Day Saturday, September 27th

Governor Walz, Health Care Leaders Warn of Healthcare Cost Increases

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today convened a roundtable discussion with state leaders and health care experts to address the rising cost of health insurance in Minnesota. The discussion focused on the impacts of President Trump’s signature legislation, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” recently passed by the Republican-led Congress, and how its provisions are expected […]

Community Connection – Shane Monson School Superintendent

  Morris Area School Superintendent, Shane Monson, stopped by and talked about school construction, Homecoming Week and fall sports!              

Biological Control Effort Targets Emerald Ash Borer in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota D-N-R, Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Forest Service have expanded a biological control program to slow the spread of emerald ash borer (EAB). Since 2010, three species of non-stinging wasps have been released at 55 sites statewide. These wasps target E-A-B at different life stages and are safe for […]

Latest Food Recalls from MDA

More food recalls from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). This comes months after the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked 52 food standards, decisions made by H-H-S (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior. The following products have been recalled for possible listeria contamination: Haifa Smoked Fish’s Cold […]

MDH Recommending COVID vaccines, Breaking From Federal Guidelines

(St. Paul, MN) — State health officials are endorsing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from medical associations, breaking from federal guidance. Minnesota Department of Health Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield says vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements in modern medicine and are safe and effective. M-D-H is recommending Minnesotans six months and older get the […]

Morris Area Homecoming Royalty

    Congratulations!  Queen Hannah Schneider and King Alex Asmus                                  

Former MNN & KSTP News Director Stan Turner Loses Cancer Battle

The Minnesota broadcast community is mourning the loss of longtime KSTP tv and Minnesota News Network News Director Stan Turner. Brent Palm has this tribute: “Stan Turner was Minnesota’s “anchorman” on KSTP tv in the 1980s. He was the first anchor on Hubbard Broadcasting’s All News Channel before joining us at MNN from 2004 to […]