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Foley City Council members recently accepted the feasibility report for a road and utility improvement project tentatively slated for 2025 with an estimated total price tag upward of $6.5 million. …

The return of the smelt

The savory aroma of fried fish and excited chatter of hungry visitors filled the typically sleepy streets of Duelm April 17 as a winding line of guests grew before the highly anticipated return of …

Lending an ear to Foley

Rural communities need mental health professionals, too. Licensed counselor Ashley Smith said this idea inspired her to bring a private therapy practice to Foley after more than 10 years of …

Q & A: News on the Streets

Organizations across the United States celebrate National Volunteer Week each year in late April to pay respect to the people who dedicate their time and talent to serving others. Benton County …

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar celebrated Bruce Latterell’s accomplishment of being named Minnesota’s 2024 Big Brother of the Year by meeting with him April 11 at the Dirksen Senate Office …

Advocates against illegal hunting and fishing gathered in Foley April 13 to celebrate an Alexandria area conservation officer’s noteworthy dedication to protecting wildlife. Mitchell …

Crime & Public Safety

Stearns County felony convictions ST. CLOUD — The following people were sentenced for felony convictions in Stearns County during February. — Christopher Donald Drift, 39, of …

The voice of Benton County

Cecil Wade’s dedication as a Benton County newspaper columnist is historic in its breadth and depth. For 40 years, the 91-year-old retiree has chronicled community happenings, events and …

A collision between a utility terrain vehicle and a pickup truck led to the death of two women in Maywood Township April 13.

Native plants add far more than simply a splash of color to the garden. They attract beneficial pollinators and better withstand Minnesota’s unique climate. Incorporating indigenous plants …

Q & A News on the Streets

Communities across the planet have celebrated Earth Day each year on April 22 since 1970. The annual demonstration of support for environmental protection was initially spurred by a massive oil spill …

The post office is a familiar and commonplace setting to most adults. For many Foley pre-K students, though, the facility appears as a mysterious package delivery hub. Four-and 5-year-old …

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