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 …

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 …

MORRILL TOWNSHIP — A Foley Public Schools bus drove offroad into a ditch April 9, leaving one 10-year-old passenger with minor injuries, according to a press release from the Morrison County …

Benton County’s public safety dispatchers are multitasking call center experts.   They are the first point of contact in emergency situations and around the clock, assisting people in …

The nomination period for the Foley Area Chamber of Commerce 2024 Citizen of the Year Award will close soon. Chamber members and the general public are invited to nominate Foley residents and …

The Benton County Board approved a state comprehensive plan for corrections at its April 2 meeting. Last May, Gov. Tim Walz signed a sweeping public safety omnibus bill into law. The legislation …

On a spring day as hot as any the state of Minnesota has experienced so far in 2024, Foley’s Unified Club hosted a special way of cooling off. The club put on a Polar Plunge event April 5, …

Foley city staff recently entered contract renegotiations with garbage hauler Republic Services despite the company backing out of a previously agreed extension option. Before council members …

Embracing the role of a dairy princess or ambassador is a journey filled with unique experiences far beyond donning smiles and sashes at festivals. The honor involves using highly honed public …