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Chmielewski receives scholarship FARGO, N.D. — Max Chmielewski , son of Richard and Michelle Chmielewski of Foley, received the North Dakota State University Provost Award. The award …

Vandals destroy rural mailboxes

Benton County sheriff’s deputies investigated Nov. 19 two mailboxes that were believed to have been vandalized from the inside by explosives in Alberta and Graham townships. Benton County …

Q&A: News on the Streets

St. Nicholas Day, also called the Feast of St. Nicholas, is typically observed Dec. 5 or Dec. 6 and marks the feast day of St. Nicholas of Myra. The holiday is celebrated in a variety of fashions …

Student enrollment numbers at Foley Public Schools dipped below the number previously budgeted by the school board, leading administrators to closely watch how the trend progresses. During a …

Running down a record

As Charlie Lawrence crossed the finish line at the Tunnel Hill 50 Mile competition Nov. 11, the 28-year-old raised a single finger in the air. That gesture meant a lot more than winning the …

A holly, jolly Victorian Christmas

One of Foley’s most historic homes now houses an annual holiday tradition that transports guests to a winter wonderland from a century ago and night of caroling, community and charity. …

Fowl play at the Legion

A frozen turkey, bowling pins and a little friendly competition. Those are all the ingredients necessary for a Thanksgiving tradition to pick up a loyal following in Foley. A record 32 …

The Minnesota Department of Transportation believes an accident-prone Benton County rural intersection would be a good candidate for a roundabout. County engineer Chris Byrd presented the idea …

Benton County is moving ahead with a plan to separate public health from its human services department. Commissioners discussed the change and addressed public health’s placement at a Nov. …

Crime & Public Safety

Trial for former county attorney begins Nov. 27 FOLEY — Following allegations of sexual conduct, a trial for Benton County’s former attorney, Philip Kent Miller began Monday, Nov. …

News briefs

Grant funding available to artists FOLEY — Artists who live in the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns or Wright can apply by Jan. 18, 2024 to receive an award of $3,500 from …

Bringing life back to downtown

While one venture is enough to keep most entrepreneurs busy, a Foley couple recently took a leap of faith by purchasing a downtown building and quickly introducing multiple new businesses. Paul …

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