Volunteers Needed For Water Monitoring

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is recruiting volunteers to measure water clarity in numerous lakes and streams and then report back to the agency. The Volunteer Water Monitoring Program is the perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in protecting our state’s natural resources. The University of Minnesota launched the Volunteer Water Monitoring Program […]

The Annual Donnelly Fire and Rescue The Fish Fry

The Annual Donnelly Fire and Rescue The Fish Fry will now be held Friday, April 11th from 4:30 until the fish is gone.  It will be held  at the City Hall. Tickets  – are 15.00 dollars per meal and $10.00 for kids 12 and under. Get your fish fill for a great cause at the […]

Mark Collier – all-University Horace T. Morse – University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award

Mark Collier, Professor of Philosophy at University of Minnesota Morris, is a 2025 recipient of the all-University Horace T. Morse – University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education. The award honors faculty who excel in teaching, research, creative activities, advising, academic program development, and educational leadership. His efforts in program […]

Stevens County 4H Results

Stevens County 4H recently participated in a number of regional competitions. The Stevens County 4-H Horse Bowl Senior team received 3rd place at the Redwood Falls Regional Project Bowl competition. Participants included Krista Duncan, Emma Torkelson, Kallista Banister and Samantha Maus, coached by Hannah Liljenquist and Julie Kill. The Stevens County 4-H Poultry Bowl Senior […]

Community Connection – County Coordinator Rebecca Young

  County Coordinator Rebecca Young stopped by with updates.                        

“Blessed are the Piecemakers” Quilt Show & Lunch

“Blessed are the Piecemakers” QUILT SHOW & LUNCH will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.at  Faith Lutheran Church 108 West 8th Street, Morris, MN Admission for quilt show: Please bring a Food shelf donation. Lunch: Free will offering .  Lunch includes scalloped potatoes & ham, salad, veggies, bars, lemonade and coffee. Many quilts […]

Pomme de Terre Crissy Lake Project Update

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners were given an update of the Pomme de Terre Crissy Lake Project at their Tuesday meeting by Pomme de Terre River Association Watershed Coordinator Sophia Maruska. She recapped the March 6 public meeting where 50 attendees from the public heard Crissy Dam referred to as the second barrier to […]

LeRoy “Butch” Doll

LeRoy “Butch” Doll, age 87 of Graceville, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Essentia Health – Grace Home. Visitation for Butch Doll will be held Friday, April 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, MN. Mass of Christian Burial for LeRoy “Butch” Doll will be […]

Community Connection: Michael Oberton

Morris Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 4/5/25

The Morris Lions pancake and sausage breakfast WILL BE Held  April 5th  from 8-10:30 AT THE Morris Eagles.  Free will donation and all proceeds will go SWELL.  Please come out and support the Morris Lions and SWELL!