Sandra “Sandy” Ione Spafford Smith

Sandra “Sandy” Ione Spafford Smith, age 77 of Wheaton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Engel Haus in Albertville, Minnesota. Visitation for Sandy Smith will be held  Monday, October 6, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton, MN. Memorial services for Sandy Smith will […]

Information Please 9/29

American Farmer Garden has squash, pumpkins, and gourds for sale this autumn. Located at 379 7th Street in Hancock, or give them a call at 320-287-2224.          

Spirit Airlines Departing Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

(Minneapolis, MN) — Discount carrier Spirit Airlines is ending service at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in December. Spirit filed for bankruptcy in August for the second time in a year as the carrier struggles to compete against bigger airlines. Officials say the decision to end service at M-S-P is part of the airline’s “ongoing restructuring.” […]

Briggs Library Accepting Donations of Books, CD’s, DVD’s

Briggs Library Associates are accepting donations of used books, CDs or DVDs — any subject, but in good condition — for their upcoming mini-book sale during Homecoming on October 4, and their BIG book sale October 16 -17. Leave donations in the front lobby of Briggs Library, or call 589-6226 to arrange for a pick-up […]

Lynx blow another big lead, Season over

(Phoenix, AZ/Minnesota News Network) — The Minnesota Lynx went missing in the fourth quarter yet again and lost an 86-81 contest to the Phoenix Mercury in Game Four of the W-N-B-A Semifinals. The Lynx led by as many as 14 points in the first half and held a 13-point lead after three quarters of play. […]

Vikings comeback falls short

(Dublin/Minnesota News Network) — The Pittsburgh Steelers handed the Minnesota Vikings their first international loss ever with a 24-21 win yesterday in Dublin, Ireland. The Steelers led 24-6 in the fourth quarter before Minnesota got back within three. However, Carson Wentz threw an incompletion on fourth down on Minnesota’s final drive. Kenneth Gainwell rushed for […]

Twins season ends 70-92

(Philadelphia, PA/Minnesota News Network) — The Philadelphia Phillies came through in the clutch during a 2-1, ten-inning win over the Minnesota Twins in the final regular season game of the season in Philly. Nick Castellanos hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the victory, while Max Kepler added a home run. The Phillies finished the season […]

Friday Night Football Results: Friday, September 26th

Football   Dassel-Cokato 42-28 Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted 32-28 Litchfield Osakis 42-0 Sauk Centre New London-Spicer 55-0 Montevideo Benson 36-0 West Central Area Melrose Area 43-22 Royalton Border West 44-16 Rothsay Hancock 36-15 Underwood Norman County East 44-6 Ortonville Minneota 64-0 MACCRAY Upsala/Swanville 38-6 Browerville Dawson-Boyd 53-13 Canby Barnesville 20-13 Perham Pelican Rapids 20-14 East […]

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Golden Gopher football team looks to get back into the win column when it hosts Rutgers at Huntington Bank Stadium tomorrow in Minneapolis. The Gophers had a bye last week last week following a 27-14 road loss at Cal on September 13th. Minnesota is off to a 2-1 start this season. […]

Vikings Have Arrived In Dublin; Van Ginkel Ruled Out w/ Injury

(Dublin) — The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers have arrived in Ireland to play a Week Four game in Dublin on Sunday. The 2-1 Vikings are coming off a dominant 48-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals last week. Carson Wentz is expected to start for a second consecutive week as J-J McCarthy recovers from his […]