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April 21, 2025

Pope Francis Dies

(ABC News) Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88. Francis’ death this morning (Monday) comes after a series of worsening health problems, including a respiratory crisis that left him in critical condition in recent months. The […]

April 18, 2025

Emergency Management Update at Stevens County Commissioners Meeting

Stevens and Big Stone County Emergency Manager Dona Greiner offered an Emergency Management update to the Stevens County Board of Commissioners this week. She noted that federal FEMA dollars to the State of Minnesota have decreased 8 to 10 percent. Greiner said she spent $500,000 last week on funding the radio system ARMOR. That amount, […]

April 18, 2025

March Weather Data

The West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris provided weather data for the month of March this week. The high temperature for the month hit 72 on March 15, while the low temp of 8 was on March 1. Precipitation for the month totaled one inch, with snow totals only reaching 1.5 inches. Snow […]

April 18, 2025

WCI announces Mary Rotter as ’25 recipient of the Nancy Jost Early Childhood Advocacy Award Winner

West Central Initiative announced Mary Rotter, owner and director of Laker Prep Preschool and Early Childhood Centers, as the 2025 recipient of the Nancy Jost Early Childhood Advocacy Award in recognition of her commitment to improving the health, education, and well-being of the region’s youngest children. Rotter spent a decade teaching kindergarten after earning her […]

April 18, 2025

Softball and Baseball Results: Thursday, April 17th

Girls Softball Morris/Chokio-Alberta 6-0 Marshall; For Tigers: Pitcher Haley Kill gets her 4th win, 4 hits, 1 walk, and struck out 12 for the victory; Center Fielder Brenna Jergenson goes 2 for 3, RBI, scored, and walked. The 6-0 Tigers host BOLD on Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:00 p.m. at Holmberg Field West Central Area […]

April 17, 2025

Eloise “Pete” Neitzel

Eloise “Pete” Neitzel, age 84 of Morris, Minnesota, formerly of Chokio, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her home at West Wind Village in Morris, MN. Eloise’s wishes, no formal services will be held and will be laid to rest in the Chokio Lutheran Cemetery in Chokio, MN. Arrangements are with […]

April 17, 2025

Mary Ann Mayhew

Mary Ann Mayhew, age 91 of Morris, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at West Wind Village in Morris, MN, just six days after celebrating her 91st birthday. Visitation for Mary Ann Mayhew will be held Monday, April 21, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN. Memorial […]

April 17, 2025

Alexandria Red Cross Blood Drive Today

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alexandria VFW – Post 936 at 1102 3rd Avenue East in Alexandria. Donors will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt and be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card. Appointments can be made at 1-800-RED-CROSS. […]

April 17, 2025

Crissy Dam Project Update

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners heard another Crissy Dam Project update at their meeting on Tuesday from Pomme de Terre River Association Watershed Coordinator Sophia Maruksa, as well as Ted Rud from Houston Engineering, and Mike Kelly and Neil Haugerud of the Minnesota DNR. On the River Association’s website, there is added information about […]

April 16, 2025

Easter Worship Service Directory

First Lutheran Church Of Morris– Easter worship is at 11:00am, with coffee hour prior to the service at 10:00am.   Faith Lutheran Church of Morris Maundy Thursday service at 7pm.  Joint Good Friday Service with First Lutheran Church, Federated Church, Faith Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church of Cyrus.  Joint Good Friday Services will be […]
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