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Stuff the Bus program is underway, KXRA/KX92/Z99 is a drop off location
(Undated)--Back to school is just around the corner, and you can help area students start the year strong with your donation of new school supplies with the United Way of Douglas and Pope counties and their Stuff the Bus program! The United ways is looking for backpacks, markers, notebooks (wide ruled), pocket folders, glue sticks, pencils, pouches, erasers, and pencil sharpers to give to our area students.
Xpedition performs Tuesday as part of the Summer Sounds by Brophy concerts
(Alexandria, MN)--The second of this year’s Summer Sounds by Brophy concerts took place with the Three of Us and then Xpedition as the main act last night. (Tuesday) Xpedition played the hits of Styx, Journey, Foreigner, and many other artists of the 1970s, 1980s, and 19990s. Next Tuesday night...
Bello Cucina Owner Relishes Results of Favorite Chef Competition
(KNSI) – A local restaurant owner came oh so close to winning the Carla Hall’s Favorite Chef contest. Bello Cucina’s Jason Mueller finished in the top 5% of over 4,000 entries, making it to the semifinal round. He says the results brought him unexpected joy. “At this...
Man dead, woman and infant seriously hurt in Traverse County crash
DUMONT, Minn. — A man is dead and a woman and infant were flown to a regional hospital after a crash with a semi in Traverse County. It happened on Highway 75, near the intersection of 530th Street in Tara township, according to Minnesota State Patrol. At about 10:45...
UMC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SIGNS 6’2 POST FROM WASECA
The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball program announced the addition of Kloe Wadd (F/C, 6-2, Waseca, Minn./Waseca H.S.). Wadd will be a sophomore at Minnesota Crookston and is the sixth signee for the Golden Eagles joining Brynlea Mahlen of Fosston, Emme Munch of Boise, Idaho, Emma Osborn of Crookston and a transfer from NCTC, Willow Thiel of Perham, and Halle Winjum of Crookston.
Clean-up moves to Haack’s business
A crew from Junk Masters has started the clean-up process on Maple Lake City Councilor John Haack’s second property, his business on Birch Avenue. Above, they are pictured pulling a full-sized van off the grounds. Maple Lake City Council hired Junk Masters to carry out an abatement order that was first served to councilor Haack in September of 2022.
Residents say “no” to home for recovering addicts
Not in our neighborhood was the overwhelming response of Maple Lake residents at a recent city council meeting where a proposed facility for adult males recovering from substance abuse was on the table. On July 9, the Maple Lake Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request by Anchor Living LLC...
Opening Day for the 2024 Wright County Fair
The 153rd Wright County Fair officially begins its five-day run today. For thousands of people from throughout the area, the annual fair is one of the biggest events of the summer. Ward Westphal of Buffalo has been the President of the Wright County Fair Board for some 10 years, and...
Heroes Unite fundraiser is Saturday, Aug. 3
The Lambert family of Maple Lake will hold their bi-annual Heroes Unite fundraiser on Saturday, August 3 at the Maple Lake Community Park from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fundraiser raises money to find a cure for KAND (KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder) a rare disease five-year-old Hoyt Lambert battles every day. The event will feature an all new 5K run followed by the Tiny Hero Dash. Children are invited to wear their best superhero getups (or Superhero Hoyt t-shirts) and will be provided with silly string and squirt guns to fire at lurking villains as they run around the park. This family friendly event is geared toward the youngsters with superhero themed games, a bounce house and face painting. There will be plenty of food and a silent auction.
Sawatzke family is feeling the love
Aug. 9 Big Daddy Benefit will help former MLE principal. Eight years ago, Andy Sawatzke was the new guy in town. Maple Lake Schools had just hired him to replace the well-known and much loved elementary principal Kris Harlan who was retiring. “They took a chance on him,” said Lisa...
The Ledge Announces Another Headline Act Coming This Fall
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Ledge Amphitheater has announced another headlining act coming to Waite Park this year. Cypress Hill with special guests Yelawolf and Souls of Mischief will take the stage on September 18th. The Hip Hop group hit the music scene in 1991 with their self-titled debut...
Stearns County Launches Website to Inform Residents About A Proposed $325 million Justice Center to Address Overcrowding
(KNSI) – Stearns County has launched a website to inform residents about a proposed project to build a new justice center. On November 5th, voters will be asked to approve a 3/8th cent sales tax to cover the cost of the estimated $325 million facility. Construction would include a new 270-bed jail, a courthouse with 14 courtrooms, and new county attorney offices in a location outside of downtown St. Cloud in a yet-to-be-determined space. The Stearns County Board of Commissioners says if the new buildings are not approved through the ballot box, the cost of construction will be passed solely onto property taxpayers.
Homeless Level Three Predatory Offender “Moves” to St. Cloud
(KNSI) — The St. Cloud Police Department says a Level Three Predatory Offender has moved into the city. James Stamps Junior told authorities he arrived in town on July 22nd and listed his address as homeless, but said he is working on securing more permanent housing soon. Offenders listed as homeless are required to check in once a week with police.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ returns to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday, select Dairy Queen locations in South Dakota and Minnesota will benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital through Miracle Treat Day. At least $1 from every Blizzard sold on July 25 and Blizzard coupon sales will support kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in...
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