Walz Appoints Eric Taubel as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that Eric Taubel will serve as executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Taubel has been in the role in an interim capacity since January after serving as the office’s first general counsel. “Eric Taubel’s stewardship of the Office of Cannabis Management over the […]

Morris City Council Unanimously Approves a new Tax Increment Financing District

After a public hearing last night that drew about a dozen Morris residents, the Morris City Council unanimously approved of a new Tax Increment Financing District for the purpose of encouraging the building of a $10.3 million 60-unit apartment complex on the site of the old Morris Elementary School. The plan would give Alexandria-based Unique […]

Man Charged in Renville County for Possession of Child Pornography

A man that was arrested in Bird Island accused of possession of child pornography has been charged. Forty-five-year-old Travis Jon Olson of Cottonwood has been charged with one felony count of possession of child pornography. The Sheriff’s Office said on Friday (Aug 8), they became aware of a man, later identified as Olson, who had […]

Stevens County Fair Winners!

Summer Food Distribution 8/12

Summer Food Distribution  Residents of Stevens County are welcome to participate in the Food Drop and receive a variety of shelf stable food items, and assorted proteins and produce. Clients drive up to the distribution point where volunteers place items in the vehicle.  The Food Distribution is at the Morris Area High School. 3:00 until […]

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Sunday, Aug. 10, through Tuesday, Aug. 12, for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert takes effect 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, and runs until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The affected area includes the Twin Cities metro area, Brainerd, Alexandria, Albert Lea, Marshall, Worthington, Rochester, Hinckley, St. Cloud, Winona, Ortonville, […]

Community Connection – Lisa Denzer w/ RUSC Kinship

  Lisa Denzer with RUSC Kinship stopped by to tell us of the upcoming events! And they always need more volunteer mentors for the youth!                

Non-profit Speaks Against Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling on Ghost Guns

(St. Paul, MN) — An organization called Protect Minnesota is speaking out following the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision that says it’s legal to carry a ghost gun without a serial number. In its ruling, the Court says the regulation ultimately rests with the state legislature. Protect Minnesota argues that this ruling will leave a critical […]

Stevens County Fair Night One (pictures)

Pictures From The Community Meal to Open The Stevens County Fair