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Be Careful Not to Introduce Invasive Plants Into Your Garden Areas

Minnesotans are getting ready to start their spring gardening. Minnesota Horticulture Society Board Member Renay Leone reminds gardeners to do the proper research to...

New State Law Designed to Remove School Bus Stop Law Confusion

Law enforcement leaders say an updated school bus stop law removes confusion and puts responsibility squarely on drivers... “When a school bus has its flashing...

2026 Finalists for 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way Named

Ten young women from Minnesota were recently names as finalists for the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way, five of whom are from...

Kids and Money Literacy: Better Sooner Than Later

(stock photo) A new survey from Junior Achievement USA and the MissionSquare Retirement Foundation finds that while more high school students are gaining access to...

Wright County Board of Commissioners Proclaims May as Child Foster Care Awareness Month

(L to R: Commissioner Kirby Moynagh, Commissioner Jeanne Holland, Commissioner Nadine Schoen, Child Foster Care Licensor Marisa Ferguson, Social Services Supervisor Christine Treichler, Deb...

New High for MN High School Graduation Rate

New state data shows Minnesota’s on-time high school graduation rate has reached an all‑time high, with almost 85 percent of the Class of 2025...

Funeral Services Wednesday for Longtime Kimball Resident, Community Volunteer “Judy” Lusti

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday in Annandale for a longtime resident of the region, and noted community volunteer. Judith “Judy” Lusti passed away May...

Two Howard Lake Residents Injured in Crash on Highway 12 in Delano Saturday Afternoon

Two residents of Howard Lake were injured in a Saturday afternoon crash on Highway 12 in Delano. According to the State Patrol, a Ford Escape...

Monticello Woman Injured in Saturday Afternoon Crash in Forest City Township

A Monticello woman was injured in a Saturday afternoon crash in Forest City Township in neighboring Meeker County. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched...

MN Housing Partnership Profile Shows Over 70 Percent of Wright County Senior Renters Face Rent Cost Burdens

(stock image) In every county across the state, at least one-in-four renters are struggling to afford housing, devoting more of their income to rent than...

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