Jacqueline Ann Ertsgaard

Jacqueline Ertsgaard, age 88 of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, formerly of Wheaton, MN, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls, MN. Visitation for Jacqueline Ertsgaard will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, MN. Funeral services for Jacqueline Ertsgaard […]

Morris Legion Bikers Kickstart Party Saturday 4/6

CNIA will hold annual Powwow April 6

A colorful expression of song and dance will fill the Cougar Sports Center on Saturday, April 6, when the Circle of Nations Indian Association (CNIA) students hold the 39th Annual CNIA Powwow. The CNIA Powwow is an intertribal and free public event. CNIA welcomes the campus and the Morris-area community to this contemporary style powwow, […]

Rosemary Louise Woell

Rosemary L. Woell, age 93, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Morris, MN, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the Good Samaritan. Memorial Mass for Rosemary Louise Woell will be held Friday, April 5, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Battle Lake, MN, with Father Leroy Schick officiating. Honorary urnbearers […]

Vione Olson

Vione R. Olson, age 97 of Battle Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Good Samaritan in Battle Lake, MN. Visitation for Vione Olson will be held Friday, April 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Herman, MN. Funeral services for […]

Judy Koland

Judy Koland, age 88 of Morris, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at The Legacy in Morris, MN. Visitation for Judy Koland will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN. Memorial services for Judy Koland will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, […]

USDA Invests $2 Million in Clean Energy to Strengthen Farms and Businesses in Rural Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced that USDA is investing $2 million in 27 renewable energy projects to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses.   “USDA is committed […]

Lane closures on Interstate 94 between Osakis and Alexandria begin April 8

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—Starting Monday, April 8, weather permitting, motorists will encounter lane closures in both directions on Interstate 94 between Osakis and Alexandria, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crews will install traffic control devices, replace guardrail and begin building crossovers for the upcoming concrete resurfacing and bridge replacement project on westbound I-94. Once […]

Herman Oddfellow’s Smelt & Pollock Fish Fry 4/5-4/6

It’s that time of year….. come out and enjoy the Herman Oddfellows Fresh Smelt and Pollock fry.  It will be held this Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 both days.  Cost is 18.00 for Adults and kids 8.00 and kids under 4 Free.   The Herman Oddfellows Smelt and Pollock Fish this Friday and […]

Stevens County Pork Producers Annual Supper Saturday 4/6

You are invited to the Stevens County Pork Producers annual Supper on Saturday, April 6th , from 4 to 8 pm at the Old Number One Southside in Morris. Come hungry and enjoy your choice of grilled or deep fried pork chops, potato, green beans, and applesauce. This great supper is $10 dollars for adults […]