WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was recognized by the Plant Based Products Council with the Bioeconomy Champion Award, recognizing her longtime support for the bioeconomy. The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) represents bioplastic companies using renewable feedstocks, consumer facing brands, and corn and soybean growers. “It’s an honor to receive this award alongside […]

GIRLS SOFTBALL RESULTS

THURSDAY, MAY 14th Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta 4-3 Border West; Tigers had a walk off victory over the Border West Buccaneers on Thursday. Tigers went up 3-1 in the fifth inning then the Buccaneers in the sixth inning tied it all up at three. Harmony Cloverdale went 2 for 3 had 2 RBI’s picking up one in […]

Red Flag Warning in Effect Today for Morris & Stevens County

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Morris area from 10 AM to 9 PM today. Strong south winds of 20 to 30 mph, gusting as high as 45 mph, combined with humidity near 20%, will create critical fire weather conditions. Any fires that start may spread quickly. Outdoor burning […]

Heartland Motor Company Customer Appreciation Event

Heartland Motor Company and select Heartland Chevy dealers invite you to a Customer Appreciation Event on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1 E Hwy 28 in Morris. Stop by and enjoy a free lunch as Heartland celebrates its valued customers. The event will feature Cattlemen’s burgers, MiniWaska Donuts, and […]

Stevens County First Half Property Taxes Due May 15

The Stevens County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office reminds residents that first half real estate taxes are due Friday, May 15, 2026. This applies to residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. By law, penalties must be added to late payments. Taxpayers have several payment options available: By mail: Tax payments may be mailed, but to avoid penalty, payments must […]

Candidate Filing Period Open for State and County Offices

The filing period is now open for state and county offices that will appear on the November State General Election ballot. Offices up for election include County Commissioner Districts 1, 2 and 5; County Attorney; County Sheriff; County Auditor-Treasurer; County Recorder; and Soil and Water Conservation District Seats 2 and 3. Filing information is available […]

NOTICE for Urgent & Respiratory Care Clinic, Wednesday, May 13. The Urgent & Respiratory Clinic will be APPOINTMENTS ONLY today. Call for Appointments 320-589-7636 REMINDER: Please present to URGENT & RESPIRATORY CLINIC entrance located on E. 1st Street (not the Main Entrance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Minnesotan Exposed to Hantavirus

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Health says it is monitoring a person in Minnesota who may have been briefly exposed overseas to someone infected with the Andes strain of hantavirus. Health officials stress the risk to the public remains very low, and the person being monitored is not showing symptoms. The […]

GIRLS SOFTBALL RESULTS

  GIRLS SOFTBALL TUESDAY, MAY 12th   Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta 13-3 (5) West Central Area Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta 14-4 (5) West Central Area Tigers picking up two wins puts them with 16 wins and 3 losses. Tigers added four more wins to make it 704 wins for Coach Mary Holmberg. Over the weekend Tigers defeated St. Cloud […]

Lydia Serov

Lydia Serov, age 94 of Morris, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026. A Celebration of Life for Lydia Serov will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the backyard of her home at 8 Brook Street in Morris, MN. Lydia was born in Moscow, Russia in 1932 and immigrated to Minnesota […]