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    Couple wins a pirate’s treasure

    By Brenda Erdahl A retired local couple struck it big recently when playing electronic pull tabs at Madigans Pub and Grill in Maple Lake. The $72,494.30 jackpot is thought to be the biggest paid out [...]
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    Recognizing work zone awareness

    By Brenda Erdahl Now that the weather is warming up, drivers can expect to encounter more construction on the roads. To bring awareness to work zones and those who work in them, Wright County Commissioners [...]
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    Spring sports are underway

    By Brenda Erdahl The competitive season begins this week for most Maple Lake High School sports. Only the track team is ahead of the game with four meets under its belt already, including a contest [...]
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    Five injured in collision

    By Brenda Erdahl Five people were injured and transported to area hospitals after a head-on collision, Wednesday afternoon, March 27 in Maple Lake Township. The incident happened just before 2:30 p.m. near Baker Ave NW. [...]
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    May the best hotdish win

    Hotdish Cook-off at the Legion raises money for veterans By Brenda Erdahl The Hotdish Hotties, AKA the American Legion Post 131 Auxiliary Club, have been pouring through their cookbooks and will soon be slaving over [...]

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Severe Weather Awareness Week

Contributed report Now that the snow is gone, tis the season for severe weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) as declared April 8-12 Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Various topics will be presented on […]

News

National Drug Take Back Day

By Wright County Public Health Unused medications left in cupboards, drawers, and cabinets can pose a risk for loved ones. To remove the risk and protect family, friends, and pets, it is important to properly […]

News

Safe Digging Month

Contributed report CenterPoint Energy is collaborating with the Common Ground Alliance to observe April as National Safe Digging Month and encourage customers to follow safe digging practices. Anyone planning a project that requires digging should […]

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MDH Releases Statewide Health Assessment

From the Minnesota Department of Health The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the Healthy Minnesota Partnership, has published the Minnesota Statewide Health Assessment that provides a snapshot of health in Minnesota. The […]

Community

Wright-Hennepin to host meeting

Contributed report Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) will host its 87th Annual Meeting Thursday, April 18. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Delivering Through the Energy Transition.” The meeting will be held at WH’s […]

Community

County employees recognized

By Brenda Erdahl Wright County Commissioners took time last week to reflect upon and recognize the great work done by Wright County staff at an annual Employee Recognition Ceremony at their March 19 board meeting. […]

Sports

Community

Speech nears end

By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake High School speech team is nearing the end of its season, and it’s been a good one. Here are some of the highlights: After a second-place finish […]

Sports

Track team shows promise

By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake track and field team got a taste of competition at two early indoor meets and coaches saw promising results. Just before spring break, on Thursday, March 21, […]

Sports

Ballplayers honored

By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake High School boys basketball team celebrated its season with an awards ceremony recently. Five players received individual awards. Bowen Walton, a sophomore, was named Offensive Player of […]

Sports

Gymnasts awarded

By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake High School gymnastics team recognized athletes for their exemplary performances in the gym and in the classroom at an awards ceremony recently. Individual award winners were Addison […]

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Church Schedules

Church Schedules – November, 2023

ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N, Box 329, Annandale 320-274-5127 www.annandaleumc.org Pastor: Paul Baker SUN: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. coffee fellowship ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 11480 5th St. NW, Cokato 320-286-5442 www.albionfreechurch.org […]

Church Schedules

Church Schedule- June, 2022

ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N, Box 329, Annandale 320-274-5127 www.annandaleumc.org Pastor: Paul Baker SUN: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. coffee fellowship ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 11480 5th St. NW, Cokato 320-286-5442 www.albionfreechurch.org […]

Church Schedules

Church Schedules – March 30, 2022

ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N, Box 329, Annandale 320-274-5127 www.annandaleumc.org Pastor: Paul Baker SUN: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. coffee fellowship ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 11480 5th St. NW, Cokato 320-286-5442 www.albionfreechurch.org […]

Community

Community

Local expo draws large crowd

Another large crowd estimated to between 1,500-2,000 people attended the 26th Annandale Expo Saturday, April 6, at Annandale High School. More than 70 businesses and organizations took part in the event that included a pancake […]

Community

Speech nears end

By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake High School speech team is nearing the end of its season, and it’s been a good one. Here are some of the highlights: After a second-place finish […]

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