Gary Vernon Ehlers

Gary Vernon Ehlers, age 82 of Wheaton, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his residence in rural Wheaton, MN. Visitation for Gary Ehlers will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton, MN, with a closing prayer at 11:30 a.m. Military rites […]

Martha “Marty” Anderson

Marty Anderson, age 92 of Morris, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at West Wind Village in Morris, MN. Visitation for Marty Anderson will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN. Visitation will continue […]

Application Process for Vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Opens

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection Wednesday announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Jennifer K. Fischer. The seat will be chambered in Willmar in Kandiyohi County. Judge Fischer agreed to retire from the bench, leading to the dismissal of a formal […]

Wolves can’t complete comeback, lose in Buzzer beater

(Minneapolis, MN/Minnesota News Network) — The Minnesota Timberwolves could not take advantage of a 20-point fourth quarter comeback and lost to the Los Angeles Lakers last night in Minneapolis 116-115. The Wolves put on a 24-7 run to take a one-point lead when Julius Randle hit a lay-up with ten-seconds remaining, but L-A’s Austin Reaves […]

Shelby Stonestrom

Shelby Stonestrom, age 88 of Elbow Lake, Minnesota, passed away October 13, 2025. Visitation for Shelby Stonestrom will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Elbow Lake, MN. Her family and friends will remember her warmth and gentle spirit. They will especially miss her laughter […]

Morris Area Halloween Activities

There will be many Halloween activities in the area on Friday! — A Little Pumpkins Party will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Regional Fitness Center gym on the U of M Morris campus. From 9 to 10 a.m. will be Halloween coloring pages, Little Pumpkins free play, and Tiny Tots Trick or […]

Faith Lutheran’s Annual Meatball Supper

Beverly A. Giese

Beverly Giese, age 94 of Morris, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at The Legacy in Morris, MN. Visitation for Beverly Giese will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN. Memorial services for Beverly A. Giese will be at 11:00 a.m. on […]

Walz Announces $4 Million in Emergency Funding for Minnesota Food Shelves

(Eagan, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is announcing four million dollars in emergency funding today (Mon) for Minnesota food shelves. The federal government shutdown threatens SNAP and other grocery benefits for 440-thousand Minnesotans in November. The governor announced the one-time funding while volunteering at a food shelf this morning in Eagan.         […]

Morris City Council Next Agenda

The Morris City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers at the Morris Community Center. On the agenda: Two resolutions approving State Airport Fund Grant Agreements with MN DOT, one for a Jet A Fuel Truck and one for an FBO Hangar Door; and a resolution establishing a City Manager Search […]