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Foley firefighters are set to see a $900 increase in their maximum annual benefit level, effective January 2026, representing a hike of more than 16%, from $5,500 to $6,400 per service year for …

Sauk Rapids city officials have addressed a long-standing community need for day care options. The new day care will be built at the corner of 19th Street Northeast and 13th Avenue Northeast in …

Rice resident scores with lawn-based golf

Rice resident Derek Hedburg does not have to travel far when it is time to tee up a round of golf. Hedburg’s corner lot can be quickly transformed into a backyard course for fun-seeking …

Raising backyard chickens can become a rewarding and sometimes exasperating egg experience. Just ask Melissa Berscheid, owner of Mel B’s Chicken Eggs and More in Mayhew Lake Township. …

Breaking ground on the future of energy

With golden shovels in hand, business leaders and state partners from across Minnesota gathered atop a mound of dirt Oct. 8 at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, formally breaking ground on a …

Community Education Corner

55+ Driver Discount Course Complete this course to get a 10% discount on auto insurance premiums. Taught as a presentation from a certified instructor, participants will discuss challenges faced …

Community Stars

Benton County marriage applications   FOLEY — The following couples have submitted marriage applications in Benton County.   — Jason Donald Eggert and Nicole Joanne …

Familiar territory

Megan Rogholt’s long road in education has led her back home.   After four years in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District, Rogholt has returned to where her heart is at Sauk …

Crime & Public Safety

Felony convictions in Stearns, Benton counties   ST. CLOUD/ FOLEY —  The following individuals residing in the Sauk Rapids Herald coverage area were sentenced for felony …

The biggest bash

Sixteen years ago, the inaugural Volleyball Bash for a Cure set off on its mission to provide support for area residents facing the daunting battle against cancer.   Prior to the first …

Police Activity Report Sept. 29 to Oct. 5

Sauk Rapids Police Department   Sept. 30, 8:12 p.m. — An officer pulled over the driver of a vehicle on the 300 block of North Benton Drive for being on their phone. The driver was …

Conservation Officer Activity

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported the following conservation activity as of Oct. 7.   District 11 : Brett Fox, MN DNR Conservation Officer for the St. …

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