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Foley City Council approved a preliminary levy of about $1.46 million at its Sept. 3 meeting at Foley City Hall, an increase representing a 4.71% levy hike. During an Aug. 20 meeting, council …

Hacketts sweep competition at state fair

Nolan Hackett started showing cattle about as early as he could, leading livestock around 4-H show rings at just 5 years old as a Cloverbud while his older siblings and adults chaperoned close by. …

Affordable grocer means big deals for Foley

Foley’s newest grocer, Nick & Drew’s Discount Foods, opened its doors Sept. 14 to a stream of money-savvy customers looking to take advantage of the store’s budget-friendly …

Old bats for Bennett

Softball, bean bags, a bake sale and a silent auction filled Gilman Community Park in the name of charity Sept. 14 as the annual Old Bats for Random Acts returned to raise funds for a Foley area …

From working with cattle in dairy barns to explaining assignments from the front of classrooms, Matthew “Matt” Frenchick brings hands-on farm experience and a deep passion for agriculture …

Benton County is seeking a state grant for additional bullet-resistant glass to improve courtroom security. County administrator Montgomery Headley presented an application request to …

Foley police opts for Dodge squad car

The Foley Police Department acquired approval for a 2025 Dodge Durango during the Sept. 3 Foley City Council meeting. Foley Police Chief Katie McMillin said it is a move that leaves the …

Benton County Fair 4-H results

FOLEY — The Benton County Fair took place July 30 through Aug. 4 in Sauk Rapids. The following is a list of champion and reserve champion placements received by Benton County 4-H youth. …

Benton County’s pumpkin powerhouse

The Johnsons are a pumpkin-growing dynasty, testing the limits of gourd growth each year in their Benton County gardens. The family consistently cultivates some of the largest pumpkins in the …

Powerful voice, tiny frame

The Foley Falcons varsity football team’s Aug. 29 matchup against Chisago Lakes started like every other game, with players, coaches and spectators placing their hands over their hearts while …

Foley Scouts conquer Isle Royale

As a late-summer expedition before the onset of another school year, Foley’s Scouts BSA Troops 10 and 1010 embarked on a four-day journey across Lake Superior’s largest island through one …

Out with the old

For decades, the same two wooden signs with bright yellow lettering have greeted drivers crossing into Foley city limits with the painted phrase, “Welcoming you. Welcome the future.” …

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