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Dahman, defense drive football to victory

Despite it being his birthday, Derek Dahmen was the one giving out gifts Sept. 22. The senior running back for the Foley Falcons gift-wrapped an electrifying road win for his team, rushing for …

Tennis finishes 3rd in conference

After starting 3-0 in Central Lakes Conference play, the Falcons faced their most difficult conference opponent Sept. 19 in Pine City. The Dragons are ranked third in Class A. The Falcons knew …
Local news
FEMA, FCC plan nationwide emergency alert test for Oct. 4
WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts this fall.
Gilman takes it slow
Gilman town leaders recently voted to lower the city road speed limit to what council member Andy Schommer said was the lowest allowed by state statute, 25 mph. During a Sept. 19 city council …
County refines potential cannabis ordinance
Benton County wants to limit the jurisdiction of its proposed ordinance regarding use of cannabis in public places. Under the proposed ordinance, people would be prohibited from vaporizing or …
4-H youth exhibit best at 2023 Minnesota State Fair
4-H youth from across Minnesota again showcased their learning in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 24 through Sept. 4.  Over 140 demonstrations were delivered and over …
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That Teff kid

Addressed variously as Don, Donnie, Donald or “that Teff kid who ended up in New York,” our friend never quite divested himself from his identity as a rural Minnesotan. He joked that when …

A first glimpse at the Northern Lights

Do you remember the first time you saw the northern lights dance across the sky? I can still recall my first aurora borealis sighting in central Minnesota. It was last Monday. With reports …

Living with black bears

One of the best parts of living in Greater Minnesota is taking in the natural world all around us and the fascinating wild creatures that call our part of the state home. Eagles, deer, turkeys, …
Obituaries
Mark G. Bialke
Mark Gerard Bialke, at age 62, of Hillman passed away Sept. 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones after a short, courageous battle with lung cancer. Mass of Christian Burial …
Sondra (Westra) Beuning
Sondra J. Beuning, age 80, passed peacefully Sept. 17, 2023, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House with beloved family members by her side. At Sondra’s request, no formal service will be held. …
Derek D. Christen
Derek Christen, age 30, of Foley, passed away, along with his brother, Jake, Sept. 2, 2023, from injuries received in an ATV accident.   A celebration of life was Sept. 9 at the Jubilee …
Bernard C. Fitzpatrick
Bernard ‘Bernie’ Fitzpatrick, age 38, of St. Cloud, passed away Aug. 21, 2023, at his home of natural causes. Mass of Christian Burial was Aug. 28 at St. John’s Catholic Church, …
Lumir J. Potuzak
Lumir ‘Pete’ Potuzak, age 94, of Foley, passed away suddenly with his brother, Chester at his side Aug. 14, 2023. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Service with Dignity …