Community Connection – City Manager Becca Schrupp

Bremer Bank Becomes Old National Bank; Online Services Unavailable This Weekend

Friday is the last day to access accounts and services through Bremer Digital Banking, as Bremer Bank finalizes its transition to becoming Old National Bank. All Bremer Bank locations will be closed this weekend starting at 4 p.m. Friday and digital banking services will also remain unavailable through the weekend. On Monday, all Bremer Bank […]

Come for Coffee Stay for Lunch and Check Out DAC Crafts

CARE formerly ARC Stevens County will be holding their noon luncheon and bake sale this Wednesday, October 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion in Morris, MN. Come for morning coffee from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and then lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  There will be a bake sale, […]

UMM Teaching Specialist in Spanish Windy González Roberts Received the 2025 Award of Merit

University of Minnesota Morris Teaching Specialist in Spanish Windy González Roberts has received the 2025 Award of Merit from the North Central Council of Latin Americanists (NCCLA) for her student and community-related work. The award was presented during the 2025 NCCLA Conference, held in late September at St. Olaf College in Northfield. NCCLA awards recognize […]

Community Connection – West Central Initiative

MN BCA Changing Policy on DWI Testing Equipment

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is changing its policy when it comes to handling the DWI test instruments across the state. From now on, in an effort to reduce human error, BCA Superintendent Drew Evans says his agency will be responsible for replacing the gas cylinders used in […]

Congresswoman Craig Urges Military Get Paid During Shutdown

(Washington, DC) — U-S Representative Angie Craig is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring Republicans back soon and pass a bill to ensure military servicemembers are paid during the government shutdown. If Congress does not pass this legislation by next Wednesday, nearly three million military families will miss their next paycheck. Craig co-sponsors […]

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Kandiyohi, Becker, and Todd Counties

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is confirming highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kandiyohi County for the first time this fall. The virus was detected in a commercial turkey operation with around 33-thousand birds. A day later, bird flu was confirmed in two commercial turkey flocks in Becker County, with 31,000 […]

Paranormal Investigator Brings Ghost-Hunting to Willmar Tonight

(Willmar, MN) — A night of ghostly tales and hands-on tips is in store for Willmar tonight. Paranormal investigator and author Adrian Lee is appearing at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society Museum at 6:30 p.m., offering a beginner’s guide to ghost hunting. Museum Director Jill Wohnoutka says Lee is always a crowd favorite. Lee, a […]

700 Minnesota Faith Leaders Call for Ban on Assault Weapons

(St. Paul, MN) — A delegation of 50 faith leaders delivered a letter to Governor Tim Walz’s office calling on lawmakers to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The letter is signed by more than 700 faith leaders representing 60 of Minnesota’s 87 counties. It asks the governor and state legislators to act with “moral […]