Viewpoints
Nature smart
By Stan Tekiela I was walking through the woods, moving very slowly, making sure not to step on a stick or twig that might snap and make a loud noise. Each footstep was carefully placed […]
Month: November 2024
Sports
What young athletes can do to reduce injury
Contributed report Exercise is great for the body. Scholastic and recreational sports is one of the primary ways children and adolescents get the exercise they need. Even though sports participation is relatively safe, there’s no […]
Sports
Irish fall 46-27 in girls basketball season opener
By Brenda Erdahl The Maple Lake girls basketball team lost its season opener on Friday, Nov. 22 to PACT Charter School at home. PACT played aggressive, physical ball and pushed the Irish around a bit […]
Community
The Great River Regional Library Be the first to be a representative as a board member
Contributed report The Wright County Board of Commissioners is seeking candidates to apply for appointment to represent Wright County as an at-large member of Great River Regional Library (GRRL) Board of Trustees. The term will […]
Legals
Public notice
Corinna Township NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Corinna Township Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will convene on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, beginning at 7:00 PM at […]
Obituaries
Destin M. Ertel, Montrose
Destin M. Ertel, age 32, of Montrose, died on Friday, November 22, 2024, as a result of an automobile accident in Independence. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November […]
Obituaries
Marjorie “Marjie” Jurgens Demarais, Chatham Township
Marjorie “Marjie” Jurgens Demarais, age 77 of Chatham Township, passed away Thursday, November 21st, 2024, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December […]
News
National Tax Security Awareness Week Dec. 2
Contributed report The Internal Revenue Service, working with the Security Summit partners, announced a special awareness week focusing on taxpayers and tax professionals to protect sensitive financial information from identity thieves and tax scams as […]
News
Impaired driving crashes increase Blackout Wednesday & Thanksgiving are most dangerous times on the road
Contributed report With both holiday travel and impaired driving on the rise, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest and most dangerous times to be on the road. In addition, the night before Thanksgiving, often referred […]
Community
Recognizing National GIS Day
By Brenda Erdahl At their regular meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 19, Wright County Commissioners officially recognized November 20 as National GIS (Geographic Information Systems Technology) Day in Wright County. This 25-year-old, worldwide tradition seeks to promote […]