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The Foley cross-country senior class consists of Weston Harris (left) and Noah Mix. The Falcons’ boys team returns a ton of talent from a year ago, while the Foley girls squad is retooling after losing a lot of experience to graduation.

Races at different places

After another morning practice wrapped up Aug. 21, Foley cross-country head coach Becky Rasmusson invited the student-athletes to her sister’s house to enjoy time in the pool together. The …

Tennis faces toughest competition yet

Even after a long week of tough competition, the Falcons had yet to see some of the best competition they will see all season in Elk River, a state contender in the biggest tennis class for many …
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Crime & Public Safety
FOLEY — The Foley Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a missing man, Joshua Woolsey, 40, according to a release from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. …
Shane Zablocki and Abby Jurek smile while waiting for their teammates to complete their turns during the 11th annual Bags 4 Bob Beanbag Tournament Sept. 10, 2022, in Duelm. The tournament reached 90 teams in 2018.
More than a game
While some players see bean bags as a game of luck and others view it as a display of skill, Chris Ratke and Eric Rajkowski consider it a means to honor a childhood friend, Robert “Bob” …
Benton County Board refines 5-year road project plan
Benton County’s next five-year road construction improvement plan will likely set a new dollar record. The plan currently under review by commissioners includes nearly 85.5 miles of road …
Crime & Public Safety
Milaca man arrested after Foley house fire FOLEY — A house fire on Norman Avenue North led to the arrest of a Milaca man on two felony counts of first-degree arson and one felony count of …
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Fall application deadlines for NAP approaching

The Farm Service Agency reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. NAP provides …

Carpenters cups: Beautiful underdogs of the plant world

What is a carpenters cup? The old cracked, stained cup where a woodworker stores bent, rusty nails? The china or plastic thing in which you serve coffee to the guy who just fixed your …

Man vs. fair

In a word, the Minnesota State Fair is relentless. Immediately upon entering the fairgrounds, attendees encounter a sea of humans vast enough to startle even the most ambitious extroverts …
Obituaries
Florence I. Schuldt
Florence Ida (Carlin) Schuldt, 85, of Prior Lake, passed away quietly Aug. 20, 2024. Florence (Flo or Flossie) was born in Foley Aug. 10, 1939, to John Francis Carlin and Ida Philemon …
Vernon H. Magnuson
Vernon Magnuson, age 95, of Foley, went to meet Jesus peacefully with family by his side Aug. 25, 2024, at The Gardens at Foley.   Funeral services were Aug. 30 at New Life Church in Foley. …
Judy Unger
Judy Unger, age 84, of Milaca, died peacefully Aug. 16, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital.   Memorial service will be Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca. Visitation …
Roger R. Walcheski
Roger Walcheski, age 88 of Rice passed away Aug. 26, 2024, at The Gardens at Foley Nursing Center.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's …
Laureen M. (Downer) Huttunen
Laureen Marie (Downer) Huttunen, age 55, of Sebeka, passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2024, at Lakewood Health System in Staples with her family by her side. Laureen was born Nov. 1, 1968, in Park …