Alberta’s 2nd Annual Harvest Fest

Opening Day of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

(Falcon Heights, MN) — This is opening day (Thurs) of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair’s 12-day run. And there is discounted gate admission – 18 dollars for adults ages 13 to 64 and 15 for seniors and kids ages 5 to 12. Country band Old Dominion headlines the State Fair Grandstand tonight. The free entertainment […]

The Prairie Correctional Facility Could Become a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Center

APPLETON, Minn. — The Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton could become a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center. That’s according to new report from the Washington Post outlining the agency’s plans to double the number of people in detention. The Prairie Correctional Facility has a capacity of 1,600 people, which would make it one of the […]

🍀2025 STEVENS COUNTY FAIR RESULTS🍀

Beef Show Result (8/8/25) Prospect Calf Champion: Weston Kampmeier Reserve: Ella Anderson Breeding Heifer Champion: Jaxon Hilbrands Reserve: Jaxon Hilbrands Cow/Calf Pair Champion: Alyssa Cronen Reserve: Berdine Kleindl Dairy Steer Champion: William Zeltwanger Reserve: Henry Zeltwanger Market Beef Champion: Jaelyn Flower Reserve: Faith Naig Rate of Gain Champion: Brinley Perkins Reserve: Henry Zeltwanger Jr. Showmanship […]

Community Connection – Donnelly Threshing Bee Royalty

  Jadeyn Mau & Faith House stopped by to talk about the 60th Annual Donnelly Threshing Bee, which is going on this weekend.                              

Gun Owners Applaud Court Ruling Striking Down Ban on Binary Triggers

(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus is cheering a judge’s ruling that strikes down the state’s ban on binary triggers. Vice president Rob Doar says they argued a gun provision did not belong in a 14-hundred page tax and spending bill. He says, “We didn’t make a Second Amendment challenge that binary […]

Many Waseca Beaches, Lakes Closed Due to Wastewater Contamination

(Waseca, MN) — Multiple Waseca beaches and bodies of water are closed due to an “emergency discharge of wastewater.” City officials say Clear Lake, Rice Lake, Giater Lake, Watkins Lake, Moonan Marsh, and Crane Creek are affected, and that their water could be a health hazard. They note the sewer system was overwhelmed by this […]

Simon opposes Trump on Mail In Ballots

(St. Paul, MN/Minnesota News Network) — Secretary of State Steve Simon vows to protect Minnesota’s elections from federal overreach. President Trump announced that he plans to get rid of mail-in ballots and called voting machines “highly inaccurate” and “very expensive.” Simon said in a statement that the U-S Constitution gives states full control of elections, […]

Walz Applaudes Taco John’s For Moving HQ to MN

(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is applauding Taco John’s for moving its corporate headquarters from Wyoming to Minnesota. The governor said on social media, “Bring on the potato olés.” The fast-food chain’s headquarters were previously in Cheyenne. Officials say Taco John’s has been gradually making the change for the past five years. The […]

FALL PLANT SALE

FALL PLANT SALE on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Eastside Park in Morris, MN. Perennials – Houseplants – Succulents – Cut flower arrangements – Garden misc.   Fall is a great time to plant perennials! Sponsored by the Pomme de Terre Garden Club.  Proceeds will be used for community projects. […]