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Cokato seeks developer for new multifamily housing project

The City of Cokato is seeking a developer to build a new multifamily rental housing project, with $280,000 in city funding available to help make the development possible. The city released a request for proposals Nov. 10, inviting qualified developers and builders to submit plans for a rental housing project in Cokato. Proposals are due by Dec. 21 at 5 p.m.

Cokato, MN · 2d

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This Massive Minnesota Flea Market Is Where Locals Find Treasures For Just A Few Dollars

A homemade replica locomotive called Steemer still appears in local parades to promote this outdoor market. It was built back in 1971 to promote the place in parades. Somehow, it’s still going. The train is only the warm-up act. On a typical Saturday, 150 to 200 sellers spread across...

Minnesota · 1d

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In Small-Town Lester Prairie, Near Hutchinson, Garbers’ Meats Is A Butcher Shop Worth The Drive Through Minnesota Farm Country

Smoked salmon is one of the most talked-about items at a small butcher shop in the middle of Minnesota corn country. That alone made me stop scrolling. The surprises keep stacking up. This little meat counter also turns out jerky, cheddar brats, old-fashioned wieners, and bologna with a loyal following.

Lester Prairie, MN · 6d

Monticello Times

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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 · 3d

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Overnight Highway 24 Bridge Closure Over I94 in Clearwater Starts Monday

Overnight drivers, take note: the Highway 24 bridge over I94 in Clearwater closes nights starting Monday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., through Thursday morning.

Clearwater, MN · 1d

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Delano’s first marijuana dispensary opens at Flippin’ Bills

Delano’s first marijuana dispensary is now open at Flippin’ Bills. High Society opened Oct. 9 after months of planning, construction and state licensing, said Niel Patel, owner of Flippin’ Bills and director of retail operations for the dispensary. The business occupies the former truckers lounge at the convenience store.

Delano, MN · 2d

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2026 MSHSL State Cross Country Meet Results

The 2026 MSHSL State Cross Country meet has changed locations for the first time in years from Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights to Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake. The meet took place on Saturday, November 7th. It was a great day to run, with temps in the high 40’s when things kicked off. Here is a look at how the state tournament went as well as how all the athletes and teams competing from Wright County did. Congrats to all the athletes.

Wright County, MN · 2d

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Newcomers win over incumbents in election for Wright County Board

Wright County was the location of two surprise upset races on election night, Nov. 3. Newcomers in Districts 3 and 4 won over the incumbents running in the seats. In District 3, Ryan Dunlap triumphed over incumbent Jeanne Holland. Dunlap received 5,500 votes (51.97%) and Holland received 5,044 votes (47.66%). In a statement to Crow River News, Dunlap thanked the community for voting for him. “It’s an honor, and the messages I’ve heard from residents since the election have meant a lot,” Dunlap said. He said that he hoped to accomplish three main things once in office. “I want to keep the county’s finances on solid footing, with a strong reserve and a budget that doesn’t take more from taxpayers than it needs,” Dunlap said. He also said he wanted to make sure that county board meetings would be public and easily accessible to the public. Dunlap said his third goal is to be a commissioner that is available to the community. “I want to be a commissioner people can reach, and I’ll explain my votes so residents know where I stand and why,” he said. He also said he would make sure he would collaborate with the four other

Wright County, MN · 2d

Monticello Times

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Anonymous donor gives $5,000 to help Monticello Middle School students

MONTICELLO — An anonymous donor is helping ensure that financial hardship doesn’t prevent Monticello Middle School students from having the essentials they need or participating in school activities. The Monticello School Board unanimously accepted a $5,000 donation designated for middle school students in need during its Nov. 2 meeting. The money will primarily help cover basic necessities, including clothing, essential school supplies and equipment. It will also help offset costs for families so students can participate in field trips and grade-level activities. According to the district, the donation comes from a longtime supporter who has made similar contributions in the past. “The donor met with our Student Center team this fall to learn more about current student needs. They have generously provided similar donations in the past,” Monticello Middle School Principal Jeff Scherber said. “During our meeting, the team shared how previous funds were used and highlighted the positive impact on our students. We are deeply grateful to have community members who are so committed to supporting our schools and helping families overcome basic needs barriers.” The money will be managed through a dedicated account alongside other student-support grants. Families and students who need assistance can contact school counselors directly,

Monticello, MN · 3d

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NLS Wildcats will play for 3rd place at State Class AA Volleyball Tournament

New London-Spicer's volleyball season will continue Saturday with a chance to finish among the top three teams in the state after the Wildcats fell to New Life Academy in three sets Friday at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The Wildcats battled throughout the match but came up short by scores of 25-13, 25-19 and 26-24.

New London, MN · 1d

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2026 MSHSL WC Area State Football Quarterfinals Preview and Picks.

The Prep Bowl is here, but for three Wright County Area football teams, they are still one win away from playing indoors at US Bank Stadium, and it’s going to be cold on Friday night, but knowing they are just one win away will warm the hearts of the players, coaches and fans. Last week I went 3-1 in my picks and now am 53-16 on the season. Here is a look at the match ups on Friday, and my picks for the State Quarterfinal games. Good luck to all the teams!

Wright County, MN · 1d

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STMA Schools Hires Bullard as Superintendent-in-Waiting

With an eye on the future and a want for some Minnesota-grown leadership, the St. Michael-Albertville School Board announced it will hire Paynesville School District Superintendent Janell Bullard as its current Assistant Superintendent of Schools and, effectively, Superintendent-in-Waiting, as she will take over for the retiring Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault in 2028-2029.

Paynesville, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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QUARTERFINAL WIN: Deibele propels Magic football to state semifinals

Monticello football defeated Bloomington Jefferson 42-7 Friday in the Class 5A state quarterfinals, advancing to the state semifinals for the first time in program history. The Magic and Jaguars played at a neutral site in Forest Lake. After kicking off to the Jaguars, the Magic got one of the best starts they could have hoped for. The Jaguars gained five yards on their first two plays, bringing up third-and-5 from their own 23. The Jaguars quarterback escaped pressure to his right, then scrambled all the way back to his left before firing an errant pass into the arms of Magic defensive back Carson Deibele. The early interception turned into six points when Deibele followed running back Cale Holthaus on an outside run on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Truit Garcia Silva missed the extra point wide left, leaving the Magic with a 6-0 lead. A defensive stop and Jaguars punt gave Monticello the ball at its own 40. The Magic milked the clock as the game moved into the second quarter. On third-and-16 from the Jaguars 38, Deibele took a bad snap, broke a couple of sack attempts and scrambled 37 yards down the right sideline to the 1. Max

Monticello, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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Historically Speaking: Yearbooks, buses and consolidation reshape Monticello schools

This is Part 11 of a series marking 170 years since Monticello’s first school opened Sept. 15, 1856. Recent installments followed the school’s 1928 expansion and traced the early history of Monticello’s longtime Redmen name. Continuing from last week, the Class of 1943 matched the Class of 1938 with 36 graduates. That year also brought the first Monticello school yearbook since 1908. The opening pages introduced the publication: “The Pow Wow 1943 Vol. I; Published Biannually By The Juniors And Seniors Of Monticello High School Monticello, Minnesota.” The staff included Richard Kiebel, editor-in-chief; Shirley McPherson, assistant editor; Evan Merz Jr., business manager; Conrad Johnson, advertising manager; Marvel Miller, snapshot editor; Bud Anderson and Willard Anderson, sports; Carolyn Lungwitz, music editor; George Ferguson, class editor; Josephine Albers, artist; Lois Burkholder, activities editor; and Gladys Robeck, Maxine Trunnell and Mariann Miller, typists. The staff explained the purpose of its new publication in the preface: “In every community there is one institution that interests all of the people. That institution is the school. It is the purpose of this publication to portray pictorially and verbally the activities of our school. We hope that this book will serve as a record and a reminder

Monticello, MN · 3d

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Monticello sends Magic off to state quarterfinal

MONTICELLO — Fans lined the sidewalk outside Monticello High School Stadium Friday afternoon to cheer on the Magic football team as it left for the Class 5A state quarterfinals. They brought handmade signs, pom-poms and plenty of red and black. One fan even came dressed as a giant inflatable football. Monticello (10-0) takes on Bloomington Jefferson (6-4) at 7 p.m. tongith (Friday, Nov. 13), at Forest Lake High School. The Magic earned their fourth state tournament berth in school history with a 23-0 shutout of rival Elk River in the section championship. How to watch: Buy tickets on GoFan or watch the paid livestream on Prep45 . The Monticello Times will post the final score and a game recap on its website tonight.

Monticello, 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 · 3d

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No Cooking, No Cleanup: Thanksgiving Dinner to Go in Rockford

Franchesco’s and Mary’s Market are taking to-go Thanksgiving orders, with deadlines on Nov. 20 and Nov. 23. Here’s what to know.

Rockford, 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 · 2d

Monticello Times

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Special education cooperative explores expansion in Monticello

MONTICELLO — A special education cooperative serving three area school districts is exploring an expansion at the Minnesota Workforce Center in Monticello to accommodate students with intensive needs and potentially bring more of its specialized programs under one roof. The Sherburne Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative, which serves Monticello, Big Lake and Becker, is conducting preliminary assessments of available space at the facility, where most of its programs for students requiring the highest levels of support are already housed. John Weekley, the cooperative’s director of special education, outlined the space challenges during an Oct. 19 presentation to the Monticello School Board. The cooperative hopes to relocate Foundations 1, an elementary program for students with significant emotional and behavioral needs, from Monticello Middle School to the Pathways Education Center at the Workforce Center facility. Foundations 2, which serves secondary students with similar needs, is already located there, along with several other specialized programs. Weekley said bringing the programs together could improve access to specialized instruction, behavioral support and shared staffing resources. “Having more options to support student needs is very important,” he told the board. “It allows us to be really fiscally responsible as well.” The cooperative is also examining whether

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