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Schoolkeeper Mike Lane mops a Foley High School classroom floor at the start of an evening shift Oct. 3 in Foley. Lane has five years of experience as a buildings and grounds department staff member at Foley Public Schools.
Foley Public Schools recognizes Custodian Appreciation Day
More than mops
Rhett Sweno(left) and Travis Sweno spray a fire hose at a new Foley Fire Department simulator Oct. 5 in Foley. The annual open house event featured a hot dog lunch, free pumpkins donated by Svihel Vegetable Farm, hands-on tours of firetrucks and more.
Prop engages community with hands-on learning
Foley Fire Department unveils simulator at open house
Mixed opinions delay registration process decision
Foley council split on cannabis business maximum
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Paige Bosshart (left) high-fives McKenna Funk as the Foley girls swimming and diving team celebrates a win over Sauk Centre Oct. 3 at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre. The Falcons conquered the Streeters by a score of 101-85.

Falcons surge past strong Streeters team

While the Foley Falcons always boast an exciting non-conference schedule, their latest dual test Oct. 3 provided additional intrigue. Facing down a Sauk Centre squad they had not faced in quite …
Kylie Storkamp (left) gets underneath a ball as she prepares to set Oct. 3 at Albany Area High School in Albany. The Falcons kept it close in the final two sets, but could not slow down the Albany Huskies in a 3-0 defeat.

Falcons volleyball staggers to conference losses

While the Foley Falcons volleyball team closed the gap each set, the margin was too wide between them and the second-ranked Albany Huskies in a 3-0 (25-10, 25-15, 25-21) defeat Oct. 3 at Albany Area …
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Community Stars
BEMIDJI — Callie Teff , of Foley, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bemidji State University following spring semester.
The 2024-25 Benton County 4-H Leader’s Council — secretary Sophia Beauchamp (front, from left), youth officers at large Alivia Arnold and Lauren Dahler; (back, from left) youth officer at large Eli Rademacher, youth treasurer Annie Reisinger, president-elect Mason Arnold and president Skylar Morris — gather Sept. 22 following officer elections. The new 4-H year began Oct. 1, with Oct. 6-12 recognized as 4-H week in Benton County and nationally.
Benton County 4-H 2024-25 Leader’s Council
4-H’er Ana McKay presents her fine arts project, which she showed at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights. McKay shared her life-changing 4-H experiences — such as being a camp counselor — with the Benton County Board of Commissioners Sept. 3 in Foley.
National 4-H Week in Benton County
Local 4-H youth attended the Benton County Board of Commissioners board meeting to request that they sign a proclamation to proclaim Oct. 6-12, 2024, which is known for being National 4-H Week, as …
Crime & Safety
Charges dismissed against Foley residents ST. CLOUD — Charges were dismissed against Foley area residents in September. Two felony and two lesser charges were dismissed Sept. 19 in a …
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Columns

Farm to School

October is Farm to School Month in Minnesota, a time to celebrate the connection between schools, local food producers and the community. Since 2011, Foley Public Schools has implemented Farm to …

Find answers, give opinions, listen

Recently, the Minnesota Star Tribune (formerly the Minneapolis Tribune) gave its readers a chance to admire the successful rebirth of Fergus Falls, a community staked out in 1857 and the site …

The caged bird flaps again

Breaking news crashed across the internet in mid-September as the Flappy Bird Foundation shared a video trailer announcing the surprise return of a smartphone game that seemingly disappeared in 2014 …

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Obituaries
 Vivian M. (nee Paczkowski) Worthingham
Vivian M. (nee Paczkowski) Worthingham, born March 5, 1932, in Foley, died Sept. 25, 2024, in Crystal at the age of 92 . She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Eugene; an infant …
Christopher R. LaFore
Christopher LaFore, age 50, of Foreston, passed away Sept. 23, 2024, at his home after a long battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Foley Funeral Home. The Rev. …
Donna F. Bartkowicz
Donna Faye Bartkowicz, 93-year-old resident of Bowlus, passed away at her home. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Riverside Cemetery in Ronneby.   Donna Faye (Arenkiel) …
Terry G. Orsburne
Terry Gay Orsburne, age 72, of Milaca, passed away Sept. 14, 2024. He was loved by many and will be painstakingly missed by all. He will forever be in our hearts. Terry was preceded in death by …
Gary E. Riebel
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Becker for Gary E. Riebel, 77 who passed away suddenly on   the evening of Sept. 12, 2024.   …

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