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July 17, 2025

Minnesota Job Market, Labor Force Maintain High Levels in June

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota’s employment level, unemployment rate and labor force were stable in June, with metrics unchanged over the month, according to new data from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota lost 800 jobs in June, effectively flat, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.3%. More than 2,100 Minnesotans […]

July 17, 2025

Viking Library System libraries offer Minnesota state park passes for patrons to check out

All 11 member public libraries and the Viking Library System (VLS) bookmobile are participating in the statewide library park pass program in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Participating VLS member libraries include:  Browns Valley Public Library,  Douglas County Library in Alexandria,  Thorson Memorial Public Library in Elbow Lake, […]

July 17, 2025

Benson Kid Day Festivities Ramp Up

Benson Kid Day, a celebration dedicated to the kids, will be Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20. The weekend features a parade, fire truck rides, swimming at the Benson Aquatic Center, a carnival, and more. You can also follow the link on Kid Day Benson, MN Facebook page to sign up for the Talent […]

July 17, 2025

Catholic Churches Throughout the Diocese of Saint Cloud Taking Donations For Texas Flood Victims

A collection to assist the flood victims in Texas will be taken up this Sunday (7/20) in Catholic Churches throughout the Diocese of Saint Cloud. That includes Catholic Churches in Morris, Chokio, Browns Valley, Wheaton, Elbow Lake, Kensington, and Glenwood. Checks made be made out to the individual church, or cash placed in a special […]

July 17, 2025

Klobuchar Opposes Bill Rescinding $ 1.1 Billion for Public Broadcasting

(Washington, DC) — A bill that would rescind nine-billion dollars in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting passed the US Senate and is headed back to the House. Senator Amy Klobuchar says the “claw back” eliminates funds for PBS and NPR, but the primary impact is going to be on 1,500 local radio and […]

July 17, 2025

Senator Tina Smith Hospitalized in Washington, DC

(Washington, DC) — Her staff says U-S Senator Tina Smith spent the night at George Washington University Hospital. A statement from her office Wednesday evening said, “while at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to not feel well. She went to the Capitol physician who recommended she undergo more thorough examination at GW […]

July 16, 2025

Community Connection: Rebecca Young

County Administrator Rebecca Young come on our community connection this mooning to share more about the county commissioners meeting yesterday.  

July 16, 2025

West Central Research and Outreach Center Horticulture Night

Horticulture Night is Thursday, July 31st from 4-8pm at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris. Our keynote speaker, Andrew Gapinski (guh-pin-ski), will be presenting on the importance of public gardens. Other topics are apple breeding, perennials, prairie restoration, tomato grafting, and life in the soil. Tour the display garden, listen to live […]

July 16, 2025

Applications Open for Minnesota’s Special Youth Deer Hunts

(St. Paul, MN) — Applications are now open for Minnesotans to apply for the state’s special youth deer hunts. D-N-R Big Game Program Coordinator Paul Burr says the special youth deer hunts create positive experiences and help state parks manage their deer populations. The hunts offer more individualized experiences in unique places, and often on […]

July 16, 2025

Testimony Resumes in Senator Mitchell’s Burglary Trial

(Learfield News/Detroit Lakes, MN) — Testimony continues today (Wed) in Becker County in the burglary trial of state Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury. Jurors were shown officer body cam footage Tuesday from Mitchell’s arrest after the April 2024 break-in at her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. She tells police, “I just wanted to get a […]
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