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Two Litchfield City Council Members resign

(Litchfield MN-) The Litchfield City Council will be meeting on Monday, November 9th, to canvass the votes from the November 3rd election. Another topic of discussion at the meeting will be the recent resignations of two council members. Bob Powers and Darlene Kotelnicki both handed in letters of resignation on November 4th.

Litchfield, MN · 3d
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The Best Cidery In The Entire Country Is Hiding In This Small Minnesota Town

There’s a small town in central Minnesota that most people drive right past on their way to somewhere else, and that is a genuine tragedy. Milk & Honey Ciders in St. Joseph is quietly, confidently making the best cider in the entire country, and it’s time the rest of Minnesota found out.

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Ribbon cut on new bridge over The Willmar WYE

(Willmar MN-) The ribbon was cut Tuesday morning on the new County Road 55 Bridge Overpass in southwest Willmar. At the ceremony at the site, Kandiyohi County Public Works Director Mel Odens said the bridge takes Kandiyohi County Road 55 over the tracks which were constructed as part of Willmar WYE project. Odens said it's been in the plans since 2014 and even earlier, when discussions first began about a railroad bypass around Willmar...

Willmar, MN · 1d
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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

Mille Lacs County, MN · 4h

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St. Cloud Weighs Letting Apartments Rise Downtown and Along Highway 10

Roosevelt Rd. & Hwy. 10 — Approximate Proposed Apartment Corridor. St. Cloud is moving to make it easier to build apartments downtown and along the city's busiest commercial roads, with a zoning change that would let stand-alone apartment buildings rise in three commercial districts where today housing is confined to upper floors above shops and offices. The proposal goes before the city's Planning Commission Tuesday, and if it clears that hurdle, it still faces a City Council public hearing and vote before anything changes.

St Cloud, MN · 3d

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Clear Lake City Council holds special meeting

(ABC 6 News) — Clear Lake’s City Council is holding a special meeting Monday on several items for the city. The council will hear updates on the 7th Ave. North re-alignment and Three Stars Plaza projects. They’ll also vote on whether to expand a district to change where some of future tax revenue goes. It’s […]

Clear Lake, MN · 2d

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Litchfield Opera House Upcoming Events

A couple of events are coming up this week at the Litchfield Opera House. There’s a chili lunch on Veteran’s Day and then the annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday. Connie Lies says the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic will be serving several kinds of chili on Wednesday from 11-to-1 at the Litchfield Opera House. She says the cost is $10 per person, but veterans will eat for free.

Litchfield, MN · 3d

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Sartell Grad Who Flew 200 Combat Missions to Headline Veterans Day Assembly

(KNSI) – Sartell Middle School students will honor area veterans Wednesday morning with a Veterans Day assembly headlined by a Sartell High School graduate who flew over 200 combat missions in Army helicopters. The assembly begins at 9:30 a.m. on November 11th in the middle school’s main gym.

Sartell, MN · 1d

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Sartell Church Marks Ninth Annual Veterans Day Tribute With Connie Lee

Ninth annual Veterans Day Appreciation Celebration lands Friday, Nov. 13 at The Waters Church in Sartell, with Connie Lee speaking and singing country music.

Sartell, MN · 1d

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Renville County gets federal grant to improve County Road 21

(Olivia MN-) Renville County has been awarded $3.2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support improvements to County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 21. The federal grant will help fund a $4.3 million project, with Renville County committing the remaining $1.1 million in matching funds. The EDA Fiscal Year 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program made approximately $1.45 billion available to support economic recovery activities in areas that received major disaster declarations occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024.

Renville County, MN · 2d

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Veterans Day deals and closures in St. Cloud

(This story was updated to add new information.) Veterans Day is Nov. 11. The day honors those who have honorably served in the U.S. military. What is open & closed on Veterans Day in Greater St. Cloud Government offices, including federal and state courts, the post office and most banks will be closed in Minnesota. In addition, most libraries will be closed, including Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud. Schools in the St. Cloud area are open, however, including St. Cloud Area Schools, Foley Public Schools, Rocori Schools, Sartell-St. Stephens Schools, Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools, Catholic Community Schools, The King's Academy, St. Cloud Christian and Granite City Baptist. Although College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University will remain open today, St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical and Community College will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Parking on the street in downtown St. Cloud is free. Active-duty military, reserve members and veterans ride for free across Metro Bus services. National parks are observing free admission today as well. Some food deals for veterans on Veterans Day in central Minnesota Most stores remain open for business, but some will give military discounts, including some local ones. Ask

St Cloud, MN · 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 · 2d

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Somali daycare CEO tied to fraud scandal wins Minnesota House seat

The Somali owner of a Minnesota daycare with reported fraud ties won a state legislative race last week in a historically red region. Democratic state Rep.-elect Abdi Daisane flipped a Minnesota House seat held by Republicans over the past two decades, securing 51.6% of the vote to become his district’s first Somali-born lawmaker. Daisane will […]

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Monticello data center decision delayed until Nov. 30 after divided council vote

MONTICELLO — After months of debate, mounting opposition and unanswered questions, Monticello’s proposed data center moved another step closer to approval Monday night. But the final decision will have to wait. Following four hours of testimony, presentations and discussion Nov. 9, the City Council voted 3-1 to direct staff to prepare approval documents for the controversial 547-acre development. The council will consider them at a special meeting Nov. 30, just eight days before a state-imposed deadline. The votes did not approve the data center or authorize construction. Instead, they directed staff to prepare approvals for annexation, a preliminary plat, rezoning and a conditional use permit. Mayor Lloyd Hilgart and council members Lee Martie and Kip Christianson supported the motions. Council member Charlotte Gabler opposed all four, while council member Tracy Hinz was absent. The meeting drew a standing-room-only crowd to the Monticello Community Center, with about two hours of public testimony followed by presentations and questions about financing, water use, environmental protections and the still-unidentified company that would ultimately operate the facility. Residents urged the council to reconsider, raising concerns about noise, water and electricity consumption, property values, farmland and the potential effects on neighboring homes. Among them was Evan

Monticello, MN · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Column: New military museum highlights MN veterans, like my great-uncle of the 'Chosin Few'

CAMP RIPLEY — This September, the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum hosted a grand opening of its new facility near Camp Ripley, just north of Little Falls. The 40,000-square-foot facility features immersive exhibits and archives highlighting the role of Minnesotans in U.S. conflicts, from the Civil War forward. I...

Little Falls, MN · 1d

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20 To 22 Acres Of Former Paper Mill Land Now Open For Study In Sartell

Sartell's old paper mill land is one step closer to a new chapter. The council approved a deal with Ryan Companies to study 20 to 22 acres before anything is built.

Sartell, MN · 2d

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American Legion Auxiliary donates flags to honor veterans in Monticello

Caryn Wallin, left, of Monticello American Legion Auxiliary Unit 260, presents new U.S., Minnesota and POW/MIA flags to Gary Revenig, activities director for the Monticello School District. Since 2018, the Auxiliary has donated two sets of three flags annually to the Monticello High School Veterans Memorial Plaza in honor of Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The six flags cost approximately $650 each year and are replaced by school custodial staff as they become worn or tattered. The memorial plaza originated as a student-led project, with Monticello students working alongside a teacher to seek donations from local organizations and businesses. The school board approved the project, which continues to be maintained by the district. The plaza hosts Memorial Day services, while Veterans Day observances take place at schools and senior living and care facilities throughout the community, with support from the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW. The memorial also features an ongoing commemorative brick paver program honoring military veterans. This year’s new flags were scheduled to be raised on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Monticello, MN · 1d

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Property taxes increase 3% in proposed Sauk Rapids 2027 budget

SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. — While the overall levy for the property tax in Sauk Rapids is planned to increase in 2027, the actual rate is planned to decrease slightly — which doesn’t mean taxpayers will pay less in the new year. The tax capacity for the city went up nearly 4% in the past year, Finance Director Jack Kahlhamer said during the Nov. 9 city council meeting, and the levy is planned to go up 3%. “But,” he said, “again, the tax capacity increase is really almost all existing homes.” The tax capacity can be impacted by new construction but also increases in existing property values, which could lead to higher costs for homeowners. According to the proposed budget, this is compared to 2026’s increased level of nearly 9% from the previous year with about the same increase to tax capacity. More: 3M agrees to pay billions over toxic chemical claims Utility fee increases in Sauk Rapids The other potential increase for homeowners are the public utilities and services fees. Utility fees overall will increase about 5% to 6% into the new year, according to the proposed budget. Most of the increase come from storm water fees, which will see

Sauk Rapids, MN · 2d

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Treichler wins Wright County sheriff's race with 76% of vote

Chief Deputy Matt Treichler will become Wright County's next sheriff after defeating fellow Sheriff's Office veteran Rob Mossman by a decisive margin in the Nov. 3 election. Treichler received 43,303 votes, or 75.63%, compared with Mossman's 13,713 votes, or 23.95%, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. Treichler spent election night at Spilled Grain Brewhouse in his hometown of Annandale, surrounded by family, friends and supporters as the results came in. The election determined who will succeed Sheriff Sean Deringer, who announced in January that he would not seek a third term. Deringer, first elected in 2018, plans to retire at the end of the year. Treichler, 48, has spent more than 25 years with the Wright County Sheriff's Office, including the past eight years as chief deputy. As second-in-command, he oversees the agency's daily operations, including a budget of approximately $52 million and more than 310 employees. In a postelection statement on his campaign Facebook page, Treichler thanked residents for their support. “I'm incredibly grateful for your trust, your support, and the opportunity to serve as your next sheriff,” he wrote. “I'm excited about what lies ahead and ready to get to work.” During the

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