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If the current federal government shutdown persists through Nov. 5, it will become the longest in American history, surpassing the 35-day record set in 2019.   Funding for the Supplemental …

Phasing out hunger

Students should not have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.   That is the guiding principle behind the Phases Family Support Weekend Food Program, a new initiative at Foley …

So long, silo

The silo standing at Jim and Ruth Kothman’s farm could be seen for miles around their property, and now, there is an empty space on the horizon where it once stood.   “It will …

Candy, costumes, community

New Life Church’s Fall Family Festival drew a wide variety of costumed visitors Oct. 31 in Foley, with attendees’ outfits inspired by everything from Disney movies to viral internet …

Community Stars

Educators receive Leadership in Educational Excellence Awards   ST. CLOUD — Resource Training & Solutions recognized 159 educators from Central Minnesota at the 2025 Leadership in …

This fall, writers — both amateur and seasoned — visited the Benton County Historical Society Museum in Sauk Rapids to deep-dive into local history, take a look around, weave their …

The first phase of Gilman’s transformative street and utility project is nearing completion as fall comes to a close, with County State Aid Highway 3 open for drivers and paving for CSAH 5 …

The 35th annual City of Sauk Rapids Holiday Lights & Display Contest will choose three winners for its property displays during the December holiday season.  The contest judges will …

Justin Popp earned the “Most Outdoor” distinction as a 2010 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate. Fifteen years later, he has improved upon that yearbook superlative in an unusual way. …

Community visitors were trunk-or-treated to a spooktacular early fall evening of pre-Halloween fun Oct. 24 at Ridgeview Place Assisted Living & Memory Care in Sauk Rapids. Residents and staff …

Community Education Corner

Adult Puzzle Competition   Gather your puzzle fanatic friends or family members and join for a beginner puzzle competition. Teams of four will race to put together a 500-piece puzzle. …

Community Stars

Educators receive Leadership in Educational Excellence Awards   ST. CLOUD — Resource Training & Solutions recognized 159 educators from Central Minnesota at the 2025 Leadership in …

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