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Bryn Greenwaldt raises her fist in the air in celebration after finishing in under 22 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle at the NCAA Division II Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships March 12 at the Indiana University Natatorium at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Greenwaldt became the first women’s swimmer in Division II history to ever achieve the feat.

Tale of two championships

Bryn Greenwaldt experienced as busy of a day as a college athlete can have March 15. Between the 100-yard freestyle preliminaries at 10 a.m. and her finals race at 6 p.m. at the NCAA Division II …

Foley’s girls track and field senior class consists of Kaitlyn Latterell (from left), Montanna Gapinski, Ann Sobania and Helen Lachinski. The Falcons look to continue their streak of five straight Granite Ridge Conference outdoor titles and six indoor conference championships. Not pictured is Madeline Adkisson.

Preseason track and field coach Q&A's

Girls track and field Head coach and number of years coached : Becky Rasmusson, 26 years. Assistant coaches : Andrea Albertson, Tony Sobania and Mia Fiedler. Who are key returners for your team …

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Benton County’s first Women Making History honorees — Lu Neils (front, from left) and Mildred Benner; (back, front left) Lola Schenk and Elaine Fleck — smile during the 1998 event hosted by Benton County Historical Society and Sauk Rapids Women of Today. From 1998 to 2019, the Benton County Historical Society recognized more than 100 local women for their outstanding impacts.

The Foley Story: Her story - 125 years of community

Throughout Foley’s 125-year history, countless influential women called the community home and left impacts that still reverberate throughout town. From single mothers who balanced the …

Foley Superintendent Trish Perry listens to a question from a Foley School Board member March 17 during a meeting at Foley Intermediate School in Foley. At the meeting, board members removed a budget reduction item from the agenda, requesting more time to review material related to the topic.

Foley School Board faces more budget cuts

Funding for Foley Public Schools has not kept pace with inflation and cost increases over the last several years, according to district administrators, which reported board members must cut about …

A “Kinglit Mix” of calendula blooms in shades of white, yellow and orange. The National Garden Bureau has highlighted calendula, also known as pot marigold, as an Annual of the Year.

Year of the calendula: Beyond beauty in your garden

Each year, the National Garden Bureau highlights standout crops — and for 2025, calendula, also known as pot marigold, takes the spotlight as an Annual of the Year. Loved …

Jamie Phenow, site manager at Tri-County Organics, fills his hands with organic compost Feb. 24 at Tri-County Organics east of St. Cloud. Adding compost to soil can improve its physical, chemical and biological properties.

Making the most of compost

Time, moisture and a bit of effort are among the few ingredients needed to transform what would otherwise be deemed waste into a gardener’s dream soil. That process of composting occurs on …