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CLFD Fire Hall update from council

The Clear Lake City Council met on Wednesday, November 4. The meeting was rescheduled from its usual first Monday of the month date because of elections occurring on November 3. All members of the council were present. The Good News. Mayor Elect Chad Nelson gave an update on the progress...

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Introducing the 2026 St. Cloud Times All-Area Football Team

ST. CLOUD — As the MSHSL football state tournament gets underway, it is time to highlight the area's best players this season. Six area teams advanced to their sectional championships: Albany, Becker, Royalton, Kimball, Sartell and Foley. Of those six, the Huskies were the lone team to punch their ticket to the state tournament, marking their third trip in the last four years. More: St. Cloud-area runners shine at 2026 MSHSL State Championships More: Albany was down 21 points, then Cohen Habben came in at quarterback St. Cloud All-Area First Team QB: Tristan Kowalkowski, SR, Becker 2026 Stats: 129-of-193 (66.8%), 1,941 yards, 27 TD-5 INT Rushing: 42 carries, 139 yards, 5 TD Team Record: 6-4 More: Meet the future medical professional and D-I recruit leading Becker football More: On his 57th and final homecoming, Dwight Lundeen's 'Dogs rout Tech 57-0 RB: Jonah Ambrosier, SR, Sartell 2026 Stats: 280 carries, 1,596 yards (6.2 YPC), 19 TD Receiving: 2 Rec, 15 yards, 1 TD Team Record: 6-4 RB: Brody Kipka, SR, Foley 2026 Stats: 156 carries, 1,129 yards (7.2 YPC), 20 TD Receiving: 5 Rec, 36 yards Team Record: 7-3 WR: Tarver Schendzielos, SR, Becker 2026 Stats: 50 Rec, 888 yards, 12

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Holiday train to make two stops in Wright County Dec. 16

The sights and sounds of the holiday season will roll through Wright County on Wednesday, Dec. 16, when the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train makes stops in Buffalo and Annandale, bringing live entertainment and Christmas cheer while helping to fight hunger. Now in its 28th year, the brightly decorated train will visit Buffalo from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at Fifth Street Northeast, followed by Annandale from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at Downtown Park on Harrison Street. Each stop will feature a free, approximately 30-minute concert by Canadian singer-songwriters Jamie Fine and Shawnee Kish. Fine, an Ottawa native and five-time Juno Award nominee, has amassed more than 100 million global music streams. Her platinum-selling single “If Anything’s Left” helped establish her as a rising pop artist known for emotionally candid songwriting and energetic performances. Kish, a Mohawk, Two-Spirit singer-songwriter, blends country, Americana and rock influences with powerful vocals and personal storytelling. A four-time Juno Award nominee, she earned a 2026 Canadian Country Music Association nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year. Her single “Ride At Dawn” reached the Top 50 on Billboard’s Canada Country chart. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the Holiday Train traditionally draws large

Wright County, MN · 1d

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B & J Evergreen Grows Families

It takes a decade to grow a Christmas tree, but for the Johnson family, it’s taken four generations to grow B & J Evergreen. Seventy years ago, Wally Johnson started a tree farm in Clear Lake, MN, so that his family would not have to spend their summers in the cities. He and his wife owned a cabin on Lake Julia, one of the Briggs Lake chain of lakes. Wally worked for Donaldson Manufacturing and wanted to teach his son how to work.

Clear Lake, MN · 1d

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Airport Authority Sets New Goals For St. Cloud Sky Central Airport

Nearly 19 million in state and federal funding helped St. Cloud Sky Central Airport make these upgrades over the past few years.

St Cloud, MN · 2d

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Zimmerman High School to present ‘Elf Jr.’

Zimmerman Middle High School will present the musical “Elf Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. The musical is based on the popular Christmas story of Buddy, a young man who grows up with Santa Claus at the North Pole believing he is an elf. When he discovers he is human and has a father in New York City, Buddy travels south to find his family. Buddy soon discovers that the human world is much different from life at the North Pole. His workaholic father has no idea he has a son, but Buddy’s journey brings him closer to his family, new friends and a pretty co-worker named Jovie. This heartwarming story reminds audiences that while Christmas comes with plenty of traditions and festivities, the holiday is ultimately about growing closer to the people we love. Senior Lincoln Hullermann plays Buddy, and Blake Carlson plays Santa. Bennett Mielke plays Buddy’s human father, Walter Hobbs, while senior Olivia Krats plays Walter’s wife. Owen Maack plays their son. Charlee Havens plays Jovie, and Zea Goth plays the store manager. The office staff includes Deb, played by Emmry Suits; Chadwick, played by Brayden Jones; and

Zimmerman, MN · 2d

Union-Times

Incumbents, newcomers win Milaca, Princeton school board seats

MILACA/PRINCETON — Voters in the Milaca and Princeton school districts selected a mix of incumbents and newcomers in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, filling nine school board seats between the two districts. Milaca voters filled five seats, including four four-year terms and one two-year term. Princeton voters elected four board members, including three to four-year terms and one to a two-year term. Milaca Six candidates competed for four four-year seats on the Milaca School Board, with three incumbents winning re-election and one newcomer joining the board. Incumbent Sara Herr Larson received the most votes with 2,819, or 21.92% of the vote. Fellow incumbents Jennifer Corrow and Sara Grieser secured the next two seats. Corrow received 2,283 votes, or 17.76%, while Grieser received 2,174 votes, or 16.91%. Newcomer Kayla Moeller claimed the fourth seat with 1,998 votes, or 15.54%. Steve Bistrup finished with 1,747 votes, or 13.59%, while Joshua Hurt received 1,739 votes, or 13.52%. In a separate special election for a two-year term, incumbent Jere L. Day ran unopposed and received 3,885 votes, or 98.08%. Princeton Princeton School Board voters elected two incumbents and two newcomers to fill four open seats. Incumbent Eric D. Minks received the most votes

Milaca, MN · 1d

Wright County Journal Press

Blue Star Mothers host annual fall craft fair in Buffalo

The Wright County chapter of Blue Star Mothers hosted its annual Fall Craft Fair and Fundraiser at Buffalo American Legion Post 270 on Saturday, Nov. 7. Blue Star Mothers of Wright County Chapter 13 is part of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. For those who attended, the craft fair...

Buffalo, MN · 1d

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

St. Cloud State’s Henderson content to fly under the radar

There is a very short list of Black head basketball coaches in Minnesota colleges and universities. Northland Community College WBB Coach Shannon (Bolden) Nelson has been at the Thief River Falls two-year school since 2010 and is the winningest coach in program history. Peter Olafeso (Dakota County Technical College) has...

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STMA School Board reviews CACR, talks fall enrollment

The St. Michael-Albertville School Board approved a Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan, discussed fall enrollment and heard from Wright Technical Center Director Brian Nutter at a meeting on Nov. 2. Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan The School Board approved the district’s annual Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan. Director of Teaching and Learning Jennifer Kelly said the CACR examines school test scores, graduation rates and makes goals for the next school year. “We've had some unfortunate years where we needed to make some hard decisions, and so that systemically just has an impact on things that happen within our educational system. We've had some real reading challenges,” Kelly said. But one of the goals the district met was increasing the graduation rate. It increased from 94.1% to 97.3% for the class of 2025, which met the CACR’s goal of a 2.8% increase. As for testing, the percentage of students taking the preACT went down from 58% in 2025 to 54.6% in 2026. But the percentage of students who took the ACT increased from 33.9% in 2025 to 48.9% in 2026. Fall enrollment Executive Director of Business Services Kris Crocker said that the current enrollment in STMA Schools was

Albertville, MN · 1d

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Football playoffs: Irish, Cougars advance to quarterfinals

Class 6A teams now playing for trips to U.S. Bank Stadium Rosemount defensive coordinator Parc Williams watched with admiration as the Irish offense plowed through St. Michael-Albertville for yet another first down. “I’m loving this,” he said. With good reason. Rosemount’s offense was giving Williams’ defense an extended break, and it was bleeding the clock in the second half as the Irish finished off a one-sided 35-7 victory in the second round of the Class 6A football playoffs Nov. 6. St. Michael-Albertville (4-6) shut out three of its previous four opponents, but Rosemount (7-3) quickly eliminated that possibility by driving 72 yards in 10 plays – all on the ground – for a touchdown on the game’s first possession. The Irish kept on rolling, gaining 430 yards – 347 on the ground – in reaching the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2023 and 14th time overall. They will play Prior Lake at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Maple Grove High School. With Rosemount’s rushing game dominating, that meant the Irish offensive linemen were having a good time. “It’s a great offense to block for,” said senior Max Meger, the Irish’s center. “Of course, it’s fun running down

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WRIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOARD MINUTES: October 20, 2026

A Regular Session of the Wright County Board of Commissioners was held in the Wright County Government Center Board Room 1201, Buffalo, MN at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Commissioner Vetsch presided as Chair with Commissioners Diedrick, Holland, and Schoen present. Commissioner Moynagh was absent. At 9:00 a.m., Vetsch called the meeting to order.

Wright County, MN · 2d

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Voting confirms new mayor and council members across towns

BALDWIN/MILACA/PRINCETON — Voters in local communities made their voices heard on Tuesday, Nov. 3 as they selected their next mayors and city council members in the years to come. The communities of Baldwin, Bock, Foreston, Milaca, Pease and Princeton all had their mayor and two city council seats up for election this year. Princeton City Council also held a special election for a third council seat to serve a two-year term. Below is an overview of how the communities voted. Baldwin Mayor Jay Swanson was re-elected, beating out opponent Cartrell Cooper. Swanson received 1,555, or 51.47% of votes to Cooper’s 1,452, or 48.06%. For the open council seats, two newcomers were elected to the roles. Mark Mason earned the highest number of votes at 1,468, or 30.84% with Bruce West not far behind at a total of 1,400 votes, 29.41%. Candidates Rosemaire Walker ended the night with 1,089 votes, 22.88%, and Clarence E. Mattson, Jr. received 783, or 16.45%, of votes. Bock With only one candidate for Mayor on the Ballot, incumbent Adam Booth was re-elected to the position having earned 28 votes. The two candidates running for city council were also elected to the subsequent open seats. Grace Marie

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Cretex Medical Acquires Select Assets of Design Phactory

Cretex Medical, a provider of contract medical device manufacturing and engineering services, acquired select assets and capabilities of Design Phactory, located in Zimmerman, Minnesota. Known for its expertise in solving complex molding challenges, Design Phactory is a tooling designer for plastic injection molding. The transaction closed in October 2026. “We’re...

Zimmerman, MN · 1d

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Torberg elected Baldwin fire chief, Fischer named assistant chief

BALDWIN — While voters across the country were preparing to elect government officials, members of the Baldwin Fire Department were choosing new leadership of their own. The department elected Brian Torberg as fire chief and Robin Fischer as assistant chief during its regular meeting Oct. 13. Torberg, who previously served as assistant chief, was the only declared candidate for fire chief and received 14 votes. Fischer, the department’s current chief, received seven write-in votes. Fischer was subsequently elected assistant chief with 15 votes. The leadership changes follow a series of transitions within the department this year, beginning with the retirement of longtime Fire Chief Scott Case in the spring. Fischer, who had been serving as assistant chief, stepped into the chief’s position following a special election. In a July interview with the Union-Times, Fischer said he had agreed to take on the role at the request of fellow firefighters but did not intend to remain chief long term. “Assistant chief was perfect for me. I liked doing it. But the people in the department asked if I would step in (as chief), at least until the next election,” Fischer said. “People have talked to me about maybe staying, but I’m

Baldwin Township, MN · 1d

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Steve Joul Retires After 31 Years Leading CommunityGiving

Steve Joul retires after 31 years leading CommunityGiving, which grew from one St. Cloud foundation to 18 across the region.

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College Recruiting: state finalist Plumski to St. Cloud State University

Connor Plumski of Albany has committed to wrestling for St. Cloud State University following his upcoming senior season. Plumski is a two-time state placewinner for the Huskies. As a sophomore, he was the Class AA 189-pound runner-up in 2025. He placed third at 189 pounds as a junior. Plumski is...

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St. Cloud State Men's Basketball Adds St. Cloud Apollo's DeAnthony Sells And Two Australians

St. Cloud State men's hoops adds four on signing day, including St. Cloud Apollo's DeAnthony Sells, Lanesboro's Nick Taylor, and two from Australia in Jack Smith and Daniel Schultz.

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Huskies Volleyball Brings In Three In-state Recruits For Next Season

A Rosemount libero, a Lake Elmo hitter and a Champlin hitter are all signing on with St. Cloud State volleyball.