Morris News Archives - Page 5 of 23

August 14, 2024

Primary Election Results for Our Area

Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach easily won yesterday’s (Tues) primary election in western Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District with 65 percent of the vote to rural Kensington business owner Steve Boyd’s 35 percent. Fischbach says she’s been working for three-and-a-half years to represent the people of the 7th District. Fischbach ousted long-time Democratic Congressman Collin Peterson in […]

August 14, 2024

Morris Area School Bond Referendum Voted Yes

By a Vote of 797 to 740, the Morris Area School Board Bond Referendum was voted yes. This means voters supported a $12.72 million school facility bond referendum to improve safety, add needed classrooms, and grounds and tennis venue improvements. This will increase property taxes.

August 9, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Lisa Denzer RUSC Kinship

Today, Lisa Denzer from RUSC Kinship Stopped by to talk about the Garden Gala and upcoming events!

August 7, 2024

Weekend Weather Brought a Lot of Rain to Our Area

Multiple inches of rainfall was dumped in our area on Monday. Reports show over four inches of rainfall in Alexandria and Little Lake Mary, while for most of Stevens county received well over three inches of rain. This was after a crazy weekend which started with big hail in Big Stone, Pope and Stevens County […]

August 7, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Rebecca Young 8.7.2024

Today, Rebecca Young the Stevens County Administrator, came by to discuss: Cannibis Ordinance Publlic Ditch Hearing Reappointment of a Board Member AND MUCH MORE!!!!

August 6, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Sketches of Morris

Today we had Tane Danger and Trygve Throntreat, from the Danger Boat Productions, come in to talk about their upcoming dinner and show located at the UMN Morris student center.

August 6, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Judy Johnston with the Steven’s County Fair

We had a community connection with Judy Johnston, the secretary of the Fair Board and Superintendent of the open class. Today she stopped by to talk about the events at the fair and the Supper which is tonight at 5pm at the Lee Community Center! […]

August 5, 2024

Buckets of Rain Expected Today

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for today due to rain and scattered thunderstorms. For most of the area, we could see up to 2 inches of rainfall, however, some areas could see up to 4 inches of rain. There are some more potential thunderstorms for later today. […]

August 5, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: National Beast Feeding Week

Today Alyssa Thooft, Lactation consultant and registered dietician, stopped by to talk about the importance of breast feeding awareness week. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL INTERVEIW!!!

August 2, 2024

COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Steve Storck Stevens County Fair

Today, the Vice Chairman of Stevens County Fair and the District Director of Minnesota State Fair, Steve Storck came by to talk about the Stevens County Fair. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL INTERVEIW!!!