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Future roadwork plans on Hwy 10 between Big Lake and Elk River

The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to an open house-style meeting to learn about planned roadwork on Highway 10 between Big Lake and Elk River. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Big Lake City Hall, 160 Lake St. N., Big Lake, MN.

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‘Blue wave’ misses rural Minnesota in state, federal races

MILLE LACS/SHERBURNE — Election Day was one to remember this year as millions of voters made their voices heard at the polls. Nationally, a blue wave swept the country as Democratic candidates were elected at an unprecedented rate. Closer to home, voters leaned red and elected a number of Republican candidates into state and federal races. Below is an overview of how the people of Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties voted in local federal and state races. U.S. Representative District 6 In District 6, Republican incumbent Tom Emmer faced-off against democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Doug Chapin for the two-year term. Emmer ended the night with 204,705 votes — or 55.73% — while Chapin received 162,213, or 44.16%. District 6 encompasses Benton, Carver, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties. U.S. Representative District 8 Republican incumbent Pete Stauber went head-to-head with Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Trina Swanson in District 8. Stauber claimed 53.06% or 190,743 votes, and Swanson took home 168,350 votes — or 46.84%. District 8 encompasses all of northeastern Minnesota, including Mille Lacs County. State Senate District 10 Running for District 10 were Republican incumbent candidate Nathan Wesenberg and Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Tara Killen. At the end of the night, Wesenberg received the majority vote, re-electing

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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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Prepare To Do A Double Take At This Delightfully Strange Landmark Hiding In Minnesota

Most landmarks want you to be impressed, but the World’s Largest Walleye in Rush City, Minnesota seems perfectly content to just make you confused first and let the impression come later. It’s the kind of roadside attraction that earns its place in your memory not by being flashy, but...

Rush City, MN · 2d
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Quality care opportunities for local service members

MILACA — For the men and women who have served our country, access to quality health care is important. Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) is proud to help local veterans receive the care they need, close to the communities they call home. As a participating provider in the Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Network, MLHS can provide a variety of healthcare services to eligible veterans through their VA benefits. This means veterans may not always need to travel to a VA medical center for appointments, specialty services or other healthcare needs. The VA Community Care Network connects eligible veterans with participating healthcare providers in their own communities. Veterans may qualify when a VA facility is too far away, a needed service is unavailable, appointment wait times exceed established standards, or community care is determined to be in their best medical interest. At MLHS, veterans may be able to access services such as primary care, orthopedics, cardiology, surgery, imaging, laboratory services, rehabilitation and other specialty care depending on their individual VA authorization. For veterans interested in receiving care at MLHS through their VA benefits, the process typically begins with their VA primary care provider. The VA care team can request a

Milaca, MN · 1d

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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

Princeton, MN · 1d

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Wolves swimmers named conference champions

The Milaca Wolves swim and dive team capped off a strong season by capturing the Granite Ridge Conference championship Saturday, Oct. 31, in Becker. The Wolves took first place at the conference meet and are now preparing for section competition, which will also be held in Becker. Swimming preliminaries are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, followed by diving preliminaries Friday, Nov. 13. Section finals will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at noon. Leading up to the section meet, swimmers and divers celebrated their successful season with themed practices, including pajama day, favorite swimsuit day, crazy sock day and an “anything but a water bottle” day, when athletes brought water in unconventional containers.

Milaca, MN · 1d

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End of an era: Bulldogs fall in Lundeen’s final game

For 57 years, Dwight Lundeen has walked the sidelines as head coach of the Becker Bulldogs football team. Friday night, he did it for the very last time. The Bulldogs’ remarkable late-season run came to an end Friday evening in Fergus Falls as the Otters held off a determined Becker squad, 28-21, in the Section 8AAAA championship game.

Becker, MN · 1d

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Elks shut out by Monticello in Section 7-5A championship

The No. 2-seeded Elk River football team saw its season come to an end with a 23-0 loss to top-seeded Monticello in the Section 7-5A championship Friday, Nov. 6, in Monticello. In a game in which both teams controlled the ball for extended stretches and scoring opportunities were limited, two Elk River turnovers proved costly against a talented Monticello team. The shutout was Elk River’s first in more than 14 years, dating back to a September 2012 loss to Totino-Grace. Monticello opened the scoring on its first possession, marching 74 yards in 12 plays before Max Lofgren scored on a 13-yard run with 6:26 remaining in the first quarter. Carson Deibele ran in the two-point conversion to give the Magic an 8-0 lead. Elk River responded with a promising drive, moving 51 yards in 12 plays to the Monticello 21-yard line as the first quarter ended. However, a fumble on the first play of the second quarter ended the threat, giving the Magic possession at its own 13. Monticello capitalized, driving 87 yards in 10 plays and scoring on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Deibele to Johnny Moore with 7:12 remaining in the half. Deibele and Moore connected again on

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Sauk Rapids-Rice Volleyball Falls To Princeton In State Quarterfinal

Sauk Rapids-Rice battled Princeton point for point at state, but the Storm fell in three tight sets at Grand Casino Arena. Josie Anderson had 21 kills.

Sauk Rapids, MN · 1d

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Magic rout rival Elks to reach state

It was a rematch to remember. Monticello punched its ticket to the state football tournament Friday for the fourth time in school history, joining the 1976, 1988 and 2024 teams. The Magic did it by cruising past rival Elk River 23-0 in the Section 7AAAAA championship. The first meeting between the teams came a few weeks earlier. With both sides coming in 6-0, statewide attention turned to Elk River, where the Elks and Magic battled to stay undefeated. The Magic came out on top in a back-and-forth slugfest that ended 36-29. After winning their next two games, including a section semifinal, the Magic met the Elks again. The winner was the same, but the game was anything but. Maxwell Lofgren capped a 73-yard opening drive, following excellent blocking on a toss to the right side all the way to the end zone for a 13-yard touchdown. Quarterback Carson Deibele ran in the two-point conversion to make it 8-0 with 6:26 left in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, the Magic defense came up big, recovering a fumble deep in its own territory to leave the Elks with no points. Monticello took over and drove down the field again.

Monticello, MN · 3d

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Firearms deer season starts strong

The 2026 firearms deer hunting season is off to a strong start, buoyed by a strong deer herd and incredibly mild weather that has allowed hunters to stay afield longer during the opening weekend. According to the MN DNR, nearly 76,000 deer were registered across the state during the opening...

Minnesota · 1d

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14 Counties Eligible For Disaster Assistance

(Atlanta, GA) – The U.S. Small Business Administration is making available low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought. The 14 counties are Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Lincoln, Lyon, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Yellow Medicine. The businesses hurt by the drought can apply for up to $2 million dollar loan with interest rates as low as 4%. Loans can last up to 30 years and there is no interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement. Businesses can apply online at sba.gov/disaster.

Yellow Medicine County, MN · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Shockman and Rueter finish seasons on state stage

Audi Shockman tried to block out the crowd before the gun sounded. She took deep breaths and thought about how she had made it to the state cross-country meet in the first place. The Braham freshman was nervous, grateful and surrounded by runners and spectators at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. By the time her race was over on Saturday, she had completed a first for her school and found a crowd of her own waiting to celebrate. Shockman finished 73rd in the Class A girls race in 20 minutes, 26 seconds. North Branch sophomore Caleb Rueter also closed his season at state, placing 32nd in the Class AA boys race with a personal-best time of 16:11.0. The two underclassmen left with experiences to build on next fall. For Shockman, that meant navigating the largest stage of her season. Rueter followed a race plan he and coach Norm Nagel had discussed while walking the course the day before. Shockman is the first Shockman became the first Braham runner, boy or girl, to compete at the Minnesota State High School League state cross-country meet, according to head coach Ray Abraham and coach Eddie Cease. The milestone was still sinking

Ham Lake, MN · 1d

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BL Twp. completes the work begun at the last meeting

The Big Lake Township Board of Supervisors meeting held on Wednesday, October 28 took up some unfinished business from its last meeting. Last meeting, with the recommendation of Supervisor Dean Brenteson, the board voted to cancel all bids received for 2026-2027 snow and ice removal. Brenteson had said that the township had tried to do a three-year contract, but there were too many complications and unknown variables that had to be accounted for.

Big Lake, MN · 1d

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Every Holiday Season, Minnesotans Line Up At Nelson’s Cheese & Deli? No, At Bergstrom’s Bakery? Pick Lindstrom’s Kaffe

Swedish donuts. Swedish almond cookies. A bag of cinnamon toast. That lineup alone made me stop scrolling and start planning a drive. The bakery sits in a Minnesota town famous for a water tower painted like a giant teapot. The donuts are made fresh every morning, and the Scandinavian varieties get special attention from fans.

Chisago County, MN · 1d

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Minnesota county says long-term services and supports costs are exploding

County leaders say rising long-term care costs could become a major driver of future property tax levy increases.

Sherburne County, MN · 3d

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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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State Experience Fuels Bright Future for North Shore Storm Cross Country Team

State Experience Fuels Bright Future for North Shore Storm Cross Country Team. The future of North Shore Storm cross country was on display at the Class AA State Cross Country Championships. Competing against a field of 160 of Minnesota’s fastest runners, freshman Sophia Schut and sophomores Sam Swartz and Atley...

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