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Bryce Gapinski fires a throw to first base as he forces a Cathedral runner out May 6 at Joe Faber Field in St. Cloud. Gapinski and his brother, Noah, combined to throw a five-inning no-hitter against Milaca the next day.

Dynamic offense on a different level

When Foley High School baseball head coach Mike Beier sought improvement from his batting order after a shaky start to spring, the team’s effort against Osakis May 10 was probably not what he …

Boys track and field competes at Section 5AA True Team

The Foley High School track and field teams traveled to Rocori May 7 to compete in the Section 5AA True Team meet. The setup for this particular meet allows only two athletes and one relay per school …
Local news
Foley council member insists senior housing made priority
Council member Deb Mathiowetz said Foley leaders are not doing enough to secure housing options for the community’s older residents. She interrupted a conversation between city staff and …
Foley council invests in downtown
The Foley City Council recently demonstrated financial and moral support for the community’s downtown district by introducing a matching grant program for businesses and property owners within …
Benton County Attorney Karl Schmidt
Benton commissioners discuss pending county attorney vacancy
Gov. Tim Walz’s recent judicial appointment announcement involving Benton County Attorney Karl Schmidt created interesting commissioner discussion May 7. Schmidt will replace judge Michael …
Amanda Othoudt (left) and Pamela Vizenor are the two full-time staff members at Benton Economic Partnership Inc. Vizenor joined BEP as its executive assistant April 15.
Benton Economic Partnership welcomes executive assistant
Benton Economic Partnership Inc. expanded its full-time staff for the first time in the organization’s history last month by selecting a familiar face to support Amanda Othoudt, executive …
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Those doggone peddlers

Retailers in large communities and small depend on the goodwill of their customers and the growth of their popularity to keep their businesses afloat. For the good of a community, retailers …

Forever chairs

There exists a fascinating relationship between human beings and comfortable seats. The average American spends a significant chunk of each day sitting down. According to a report from The …

Milford Mines Disaster: A Minnesota tragedy

This year, closing out the month of April is accompanied by quite a bit of whining — the ancient art of complaining that whatever is happening in the natural world is contrary to our wishes. …
Obituaries
Sharon M. Beehler
Sharon Beehler, age 82, of Foley, passed away May 10, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Foley.   The …
Celine T. Siira (Brand)
Celine Theresa Siira (Brand), 93, passed away peacefully at home May 6 in Culpeper, Virginia. She was born Aug. 18, 1930, in New Ulm, and was the daughter of Edward Brand and Rose (Gleisner) Brand. …
Charles A. Stark
After 85 years of jubilant life, Charles “Chuck/Charlie” Andrew Stark, Jr. passed away at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany May 3, 2024, after his mind and body succumbed to the …
James M. Novak
Mass of Christian Burial was May 10 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake for James “Jim” Novak, age 79, who passed away May 4, 2024, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center …
Jerrold L. Hansmeier
Jerrold Lee Hansmeier, age 71, passed into eternity May 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life will take place at Maywood Covenant Church of Foley at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8.   …