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Onamia teen charged in ‘Nudieland’ shooting
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced April 24 that her office has charged two teenagers with murder in the August 2023 mass shooting at a Minneapolis backyard concert venue known as Nudieland that was attended by many members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The charged individuals were both 17 years old at the time of the shooting, in which one person was killed and at least seven others were injured by gunfire. The Hennepin County Attorney’s office released details and comments on the arrests in a...
Princeton farmer opens up about struggles with mental health
PRINCETON, Minn. — From unpredictable weather to unpredictable farm prices, rural Minnesotans face challenges every day.A Princeton farmer about his lowest point, and the resources that helped him get back on track."The work ethic. You don't quit until the job's done. It's just a way of life. It's a way of life growing up," said Thomas Duden, a farmer in Princeton.It's a mindset that was instilled in Duden at a young age. His wife Kristin also grew up putting the farm before everything else. But that mindset can also lead to a fear of failure."We don't want to be the...
IRA OUTLAWS INVADE OGILVIE FRIDAY
The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series bring their 900 horsepower thunder to the Ogilvie Raceway for their first ever visit, THIS FRIDAY, May 3rd. Teams from across the upper-Midwest have their eyes on the twin cities region as the series competes at Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday creating a great weekend sprint car combo.
Mille Lacs Band Speaks Out Against Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives Epidemic
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) is an epidemic of violence experienced by Indigenous people for generations. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe hosted a program Thursday to help bring awareness to MMIR. This Sunday, May 5 marks the official day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness. MMIW218 will...
Milaca police report: week ending May 2
The Milaca Police Department received the following calls for service: Friday, April 19 7:45 a.m. Responded to an assault on Highway 23 W. 3:34 p.m. Received a harassment complaint on Fourth Ave. NW. 4:01 p.m. A theft from a storage...
DNR officer report May 2
District 10 - Mille Lacs area - CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) monitored area angling, trapping, ATVing, and turkey hunting activities. Enforcement action was taken for turkey hunting without a license and spearing after legal hours. Griffith responded to complaints of illegally taken gamefish and miscellaneous wildlife complaints. Griffith would like to remind everyone to look at the regulations book before bowfishing, spearing and dip netting. Make sure to check dates and hours of open seasons. ...
Mille Lacs County sheriff report: week ending April 25
The following incidents were reported to the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, April 19 2:11 p.m. Responded to a residential fire alarm on 70th Ave. in Princeton. 2:47 p.m. Responded to a report of a smoking pile on 133rd St. in Milaca. ...
Fire billing issues reaching resolution, fire chief interviews begin May 4
Issues with the billing of local townships for fire services from the Princeton Fire and Rescue Department are close to a resolution following the work of city staff. During the Princeton City Council meeting on Thursday, April 25, City Administrator Michele McPherson provided the council with an update on the progress of the billing issues. The Princeton Fire and Rescue Department (PFRD) services multiple neighboring townships in the area, and...
Local insurance agency named 2024 Independent Agency of the Year
Princeton Insurance Agency has been named the 2024 Independent Insurance Agency of the Year. The announcement was made at the annual convention of the Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents Association held in Prior Lake on April 4th. Each year an agency is chosen for the award based on their commitment to professionalism in the insurance industry and the positive impact they have on the communities they serve. Princeton Insurance Agency is locally owned and operated and was founded in 1902. It serves the area through 5 offices located in Princeton, Milaca, Onamia, Foley and Cambridge.
Tigers softball defeats Milaca 8-1
Princeton won on Thursday, April 25, in the inaugural Kwik Trip Dirty Cleats game As the sun set on the Mark Park softball field on Thursday, April 25, the Tigers softball team basked under the lights with smiles on the players’ faces after defeating Milaca 8-1. Princeton and Milaca (3-4, 2-2) battled in the inaugural Kwik Trip Dirty Cleats game. The Tigers (7-2, 4-1) won a traveling trophy that will be awarded to the winner of each game going forward. ...
Bryan Lawrence receives committee assignments
Newly elected state Rep. Bryan Lawrence, R-Princeton, has received his committee assignments after being sworn in on April 2. He will be serving on the Education Finance and the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committees through the end of the session. Lawrence was recently elected via special election to succeed the retired Rep. Kurt Daudt, R-Crown.
Local FFA chapters earn numerous awards at state
Princeton and Milaca FFA chapters spent April 21-23 attending the State FFA Convention at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. They attended sessions, competed, and received awards for their teams and chapters overall. Over 4,000 students from across Minnesota attend the event from the 220 chapters in the state. Princeton High School sent 24 of its members to State and came home with an impressive lineup...
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