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We have all felt the pinch. The pinch of inflation and crazy prices almost everywhere you look. It's food, cars, houses, clothing, everything. So, when you can get a great deal on something, it's time to jump on that train. A great place to find some fun, useful, unique and...
Chad Tschimperle of Cokato files for Minnesota House of Representatives, endorsed by DFL
Chad Tschimperle, Cokato, a retired construction worker, has filed for the District 17A seat in the Minnesota House. District 17A is comprised of portions of eastern Meeker County, most of McLeod County, and the southwestern corner of Wright County around Cokato. Tschimperle’s candidacy was recently endorsed by the District 17A...
68th annual Litchfield Watercade makes a splash this week
The 68th annual Litchfield Watercade festivities have begun and will continue through this Sunday, July 14. The Medallion Hunt began on Monday the hints to find the medallion are announced daily at 10 a.m. on the KFLD AM 1410 radio station and on the Watercade Facebook page. Remaining events schedule:
Saturday Fun at Waverly Daze 2024
The community of Waverly is celebrating this weekend with the annual Waverly Daze festivities. Saturday fun includes the tractor show at the Railroad Park, the annual fishing contest on Waverly Lake, a bean bag tournament, baseball and softball tournaments, a volleyball tournament, a horseshoe tournament, Farmers Market and Vendor Fair at Railroad Park, a car show on Main Street beginning at 1 PM, the garden tractor pull, a boat parade, a Mass at St. Mary’s at 5 PM, and live music at the Legion Park from 8:30 to 11:30 from the “70’s Magic Sunshine Band.”
Project Pencils continues to make a difference in Wright County community
Project Pencils has expanded well beyond the 40 students that the organization provided school supplies for in its first year. The organization assists families with children enrolled in public schools within Wright County by supplying students with school supplies every year. A total of 669 students received school supplies last year and this year, that number is expected to be 750 or more. “We had 485 students in 2022 and...
Legal Notices – July 10, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The City Council of Annandale, Minnesota met for a regular meeting on May 13, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. Councilmember Wuollet called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Council Members present: Grundy, Wuollet, Honsey. Council Members Absent: Jonas, Czycalla. Others...
Cokato City Council gives thumbs up to 2023 audit
Cokato City Council members received positive news during their recent meeting on Monday. The city’s 2023 audit report, presented by Justin McGraw, a CPA from CDS (Conway, Deuth, and Schmiesing), revealed a financially healthy municipality. McGrath highlighted several key takeaways from the audit. The city’s financial statements were deemed...
Waverly’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ awarded to Jessica Brien
Jessica Brien has been named the “Volunteer of the Year” for the 2024 Waverly Daze and will lead the parade on Sunday, July 14. The award is given annually to Waverly residents who devote their time to helping out around the community. Jessi has served countless hours volunteering...
Waverly City Council approves raises for city government positions
Residents of Waverly have now added an incentive to run for city government following the city council’s unanimous vote to increase pay for the mayor and council members at its meeting on Tuesday night. Both city government positions will now earn additional funds when attending meetings, and the mayor’s...
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