MnDOT Encourages Schools, Communities to Join Bike to School Day May 7

SAINT PAUL, Minn. –Thousands of Minnesota students are gearing up to for Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages more schools to get involved. More than 160 Minnesota schools have signed up to participate. Bike to School Day is a healthy way to promote safe biking and […]

Body of Missing Wisconsin Woman Found in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Chippewa Falls, WI) — Authorities in western Wisconsin say the body of a Chippewa Falls woman missing for nearly nine years has been found near St. Cloud, Minnesota. Police said 22-year-old Shannah Boiteau went missing on June 22nd, 2016. The national database for missing persons reports Boiteau and her boyfriend were driving to California […]

Minnesota House Passes Veterans Budget Bill

SAINT PAUL, MN – Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Veterans and Military Affairs budget bill on a vote of 126-6. The bill delivers robust support for Minnesota veterans and their families and funds the operations of the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. “In Minnesota, we take care of our veterans, especially as Donald […]

Spring Plant Sale – Saturday, May 17th

Cyndi Lauper ‘Humbled’ to Be Among the Rock Hall’s Class of 2025 Inductees

After two nominations, Cyndi Lauper is finally a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee.  On Sunday, April 27, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveiled the final list for the class of 2025, with the “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” hitmaker, 71, listed alongside Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, OutKast, Soundgarden and The White […]

Craig Running for U.S. Senate

Rep. Angie Craig today (Tuesday) officially announced she is running for Minnesota’s soon-to-open U.S. Senate seat. The seat is currently held by Sen. Tina Smith, who announced earlier this year she wouldn’t be seeking reelection in the 2026 election. Democrats Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen are also running for […]

2nd Crissy Dam Informational Meeting May 6th

The second Crissy Dam (“The Mill Dam”) informational meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at Old #1, 412 Atlantic Avenue in Morris. Attendees can learn about the updated Crissy Lake Dam project from representatives of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Houston Engineering, and the Pomme de Terre River […]

Tornado Watch: In Effect Until 8:00pm

The National Weather Service announced a tornado watch is in effect until 8:00pm for area communities. A tornado watch means the conditions are right for a tornado, but one has not been sighted yet. Be ready to seek shelter in case conditions worsen. Counties under the watch include… BROWN CHIPPEWA COTTONWOOD JACKSON KANDIYOHI LAC QUI […]

Maren Morris Announces 2025 ‘Dreamsicle Tour’

Maren Morris has announced her 2025 “The Dreamsicle Tour” across North America, Europe, and the UK in support of her upcoming album of the same name. Trousdale, Miya Folick, and Jade LeMac will support select US dates, with Bea and her Business taking over in the UK/Europe. Making over 40 stops, the international jaunt kicks off […]

Community Connection – Bread n’ Bowls Fundraiser Tonight

  Sarah from the University of Minnesota Morris Office of Community Engagement stopped by to talk about the Bread n’ Bowls Fundraiser happening tonight. Benefiting Someplace Safe, Stevens County Food Shelf & Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance.   Bread ‘N Bowls is an awareness-raising event focused on combating violence and poverty held in late April and early […]