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Mary Helen Pawlicki (Kielas), Morris, MN, formerly of Crystal, MN, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital following a fall at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Helen Kielas and brother Dennis Kielas. Mary is survived by her wife, Linda of Morris, MN; son, Michael Pawlicki of Rosemount, MN; grandchildren, Kennedy, Reegan and Ryder Pawlicki; and brother Joe Kielas of Willcox, AZ.

GLYNDON – Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta was blanked over the final three quarters and suffered their first loss of the season with a 42-7 defeat at the hands of Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton. The Rebels opened the game with a 100-yard kick return for a touchdown and built up a 14-0 lead before the...

Sarlettes Music in downtown Morris is celebrating 70 years of serving the community musicians and music students. In 1953, Walt and Florence Sarlette opened the doors of Sarlettes Music in 1953. Originally located on West 6th St. in a building where McGinnis Appliance now stands, the music store was in a two-story building known as the “glass block.” Sarlettes was located in the back of the building facing 6th St in a small portion of the building about half the size of the current location.

TOWN OF GLENWOOD, Wis. (WEAU) - One person is dead after a crash in the Town of Glenwood Friday evening. According to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at the intersection of Cty Tk D and Cty Tk DD around 5:25 p.m. The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received an iphone crash alert. Law enforcement said the investigation indicated 26-year-old Andreas Aristidou of Maple Grove, MN was eastbound on Ct Tk DD and failed to yield to 54-year-old Robert Krings of Plum City, WI who was driving northbound.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation in Morris has a full-time Electrician position available. Duties include new electrical installations and maintenance of existing electrical, HVAC, and BAS systems. This position is also required to perform building, grounds and equipment maintenance. A Class “A” Master or a Class “A” Journeyman Electrician’s license...

The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received an iphone crash alert at 5:26 p.m. on September 23, 2023, reporting a possible motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Cty Tk D and Cty Tk DD, in the Town of Glenwood. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered a 2012 Volvo...

..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN STEVENS AND NORTHWESTERN SWIFT COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT... At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Oliver, or 17 miles south of Morris, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated.

Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) was recently notified by imaging vendor, DMS Health Technologies (DMS), of a recent data security incident at their organization that may impact the confidentiality and security of certain LRH patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI). LRH utilizes DMS for mobile mammography services in Elbow Lake and Morris, MRI and CT services in Morris, and previously utilized DMS services for mobile PET/CT in Fergus Falls prior to November of 2022.

St. Paul, MN (Sept 15-18, 2023) – 4-H youth from Stevens County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 15-1,8 2023. This year, 608 youth from across the state participated in the annual event at the Minnesota State Fair. 4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry), horse judging (study of an animal, measuring it against an accepted ideal), horse training and achievement, speech and demonstrations about interest in horses or the horse industry, showmanship and drill team skills.

MORRIS – The Tigers were swept at the hands of the BOLD Warriors on Thursday from the Tiger Center. Brianna Marty had 11 kills with eight digs, Kaylee Harstad had eight kills, six digs, Mackenzie Konz added seven digs while Ryla Koehler tallied 14 assists. The. Tigers are 5-8...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Morris.

(Benson MN-) Officials in Benson and Paynesville have learned that proposed projects in their communities to create bio-gas from animal waste have been put on hold. Benson City Manager Kyle Harris says Shell Petroleum owns the Dutch company Nature Energy, and they recently informed city officials that their proposed bio-gas plant, at the site of the former Fibrominn plant on the west side of Benson, is not going to go forward at this time...

The Rodney A. Briggs Library at the University of Minnesota Morris has been awarded a Preservation Assistance Grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This grant will fund a preservation assessment of the materials in the Archives & Special Collections section of the library. The NEH, an independent federal agency since 1965, is a prominent supporter of humanities programs in the US.

Homecoming Coronation for Morris Area Tigers is Monday, September 25, 2023, in the MAES Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, September 23, the Brandon Evansville Chargers Volleyball team hosted the Vikings from Pelican Rapids and the Benson Braves at the 2nd Annual Triangular. B-E defeated Benson 3-1 (25-10, 25-20, 21-25, 25-14) and beat Pelican Rapids 3-1 (25-16, 25-13, 20-25, 25-18). In their first match against Benson the Chargers...

Don't miss out on the big fall celebration in Swift Falls today in one of the most beautiful areas of west central Minnesota in northeastern Swift County. Brink's Beer Joint invites everyone to their annual Turkey Fest celebration. You can see a video of their 2021 Turkey Fest parade in...

(Glenwood, MN)--The Pope County Humane Society has another fun buddy up for adoption on "Fury Friend Friday." This time it is "Donkey" up for adoption. I’m cuddly and curious. I love being involved in whatever you’re doing. I’m like your shadow! I do great with kids. Because of my playful nature, I would get along with other similar cats, but would probably annoy a calmer cat. While I haven’t met any dogs, the staff think I would likely do well with dogs based on my personality. I came to PCHS with my siblings (my brother Pig is the only sibling of mine who has not been adopted) when we were about 6 weeks old, on May 11th. We’ve been patiently waiting for our furever homes.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. –The Minnesota Department of Transportation will reopen Highway 12, west of Benson, by noon on Thursday, Sept. 21. The roadway has been closed and detoured since May while MnDOT replaced and/or repaired three bridges on Highway 12 between Benson and Highway 59. Motorists should continue to watch for workers along Highway 12 as cleanup and other miscellaneous work is completed.

MORRIS – The Tigers rallied for a thrilling five-set victory over Minnewaska from the Tiger Centre on Tuesday night. The Lakers pulled away late in the first set for a 25-21 victory, but the Tigers survived three game-points in set two and pulled out a 28-26 win. Minnewaska jumped out to a big lead in set three and held off a late rally for a 25-17 win, the Tigers evened it with a hard fought 25-22 victory in set four, then carried that momentum into set five for a 15-11 win.

Grant County chooses a person from each community every year who is both a veteran and has continued to show their commitment to service within their community. Grant County Hero Day was Saturday, September 9 and was presented by Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Grant County. Nick Olson was recognized from Ashby and is pictured with Grant County Veteran Service Officer Rob Larsen.