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Brody Kipka watches a pop-up into his glove against Sartell July 1 at Foley High School in Foley. Kipka and the Post 298 squad could not slow down Sartell in an 18-2 defeat.Championships June 24 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Graham and her teammates finished with an 11-1 record.

Struggles continue for Post 298

The American Legion Post 298 baseball team is struggling to keep pace so far this summer season. Despite a strong first inning, Post 298 could not match the might of Sartell, falling 18-2 July 1 …
The Acceleration Volleyball Club 17-1 team — Lydia Graham (from left), Ashlyn Fuchs, Gabi Schumann, Stella Lambaere, Allie Hoppe and head coach Amelia Walz; (back, from left) assistant coach Taylor Diaz, Kacey Fischer, Olivia Terhune, Wendi Peterson, Carmen McDonough, Aubrey Marketon and assistant coach Amanda Walz — hoist the 17 Classic division second-place trophy at the AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships June 24 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Graham and her teammates finished with an 11-1 record.

On a heater

As they advanced further and further into the AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships, Foley High School student-athlete Lydia Graham and the Acceleration Volleyball Club Fire 17-1 team began to …
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Celebrating Benton County 4H
Ellery Bayless Bayless is a homeschool student entering eighth grade. She is the child of Tim and Chrissy Bayless and has been a member of the Pioneers 4-H Club, joining in fall 2024.   …
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Students earn degrees   BRAINERD/STAPLES — Central Lakes College has announced its 2024-25 graduates. Owen Bartell , of Foley, earned an associate degree in accounting. Ashtin Doten , …
St. Elizabeth Church stands tall June 29 during its annual festival in Brennyville. The church is a part of the Foley Area Catholic Community.
Brennyville bonanza
The grounds of St. Elizabeth Church were blanketed with activity June 29 as the Catholic parish celebrated its annual festival in Brennyville. With temperatures reaching 80, Little Leaguers played …
This chart shows spring and fall Benton County Amnesty Day vehicle counts for 2015-25. Roxanne Achman, land services director, recapped the county’s June 14 collection event during the Benton County Board of Commissioners’ July 1 meeting.
Benton County disposal event remains popular
Each year, Benton County conducts two highly popular collection events called “Amnesty Days.” Residents dispose of problem materials and recycle metal, tires, electronics and …
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Nominations open for 2025 county committee elections

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency is now accepting nominations for county committee members and encourages all farmers, ranchers and FSA program participants to take part in the …

True democracy demands voices of all

Who should make decisions regarding the future of a country, the legal divisions within it — states, communities, townships, public land, areas of commerce, living spaces and private …

Lights, cameras, drama

Few entertainment options exist with the ability to captivate audiences, evoke tears and produce jaw-dropping drama like reality TV. From watching strangers deploy cut-throat strategies to …