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Sky’s the limit

For Foley High School senior Ari Dix, nothing beats watching the sky slowly change color as the sun sets over Minnesota from the pilot’s seat of an airplane 4,000 feet above ground. Set to …

The Foley Police Department has seen a 74% increase in call volume over the last six years despite not introducing any full-time positions since 2018. During her annual statistics recap at the …

City, county and state snow removal crews do not have downtime. A mild winter means a shift in focus. When snow does not fly, tree trimming, pothole patching and other maintenance fills their …

Q&A: News on the Streets

Pamela Martinez, Foley “I personally am loving it because my electric bill is nice and cheap. It’s bad because …

Benton County Auditor-Treasurer Christine Scherbing and county attorney Karl Schmidt will receive 6% salary increases next year. Commissioners are getting a 2.75% increase. Commissioners …

File for township offices now

The flip of the calendar. A new year. 2024 has bolstered its political calendar with at least four elections taking place for local voters. Township elections are scheduled for March 12, …

Benton County citizens stayed busy during 2023, producing front-page worthy news throughout the year. From festivals and new business to retirements and milestone anniversaries, the Foley area …

Gallery between shelves

For nearly two decades, the walls of Foley’s Great River Regional Library branch were lined with familiar photographs. Eye-catching work produced by local artists replaced them last year. …

Santas, sirens fill Foley streets

Santa Claus traveled along Foley streets Dec. 20, passing by nearly every home in the city almost a full week ahead of Christmas Day. Rudolph’s nose wasn’t the red light guiding his …

About 500 hunters, cattle ranchers, politicians, wildlife enthusiasts and other residents concerned with the potential long-term impacts of Minnesota’s wolf population gathered in a small …

Investing in local artists

The Central Minnesota Arts Board doled out more than $780,000 in 2023 to support artists and art opportunities in the four-county area it serves. The organization is looking to continue its …

Three residential winners can redeem their prizes after being named the city’s winners in the annual holiday lighting contest. The city of Foley announced that residential properties 601 Lanee …

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