Long layoff doesn’t hurt Osakis in win over B-E
The Osakis volleyball team did not have a match in almost two weeks after snow and a COVID-19 case in Sauk Centre postponed both of...
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Weather Talk: Recent cold weather does not foretell a cold winter
Fortunately, there is nothing in the annals of Northern Plains weather that connects an early snow, an early cold snap or even a relatively long...
Morken: Thoughts from the whitetail woods as November nears
How to use oxbows based on wind direction after a big-buck encounter, and does cold really drive deer movement like we're told it does?
Our choice for Alexandria mayor: Osterberg
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In the Know column: A raging culture of disrespect
We have now moved into a time when many people think they have the “right” to vandalize property in order to make a statement, that...
Photos: Grand Meadow, Lyle-Pacelli volleyball
Grand Meadow hosted Lyle-Pacelli for a girls volleyball match on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
Trump election website defaced, campaign working with law enforcement
WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The presidential election campaign of Donald Trump says its official website was defaced earlier on Tuesday and that it is...
Trump questions counting late ballots as Biden preaches unity in Georgia
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Dodgers rally past Rays, end 32-year title drought
The best team in a truncated regular season also was the top team in an extended playoffs, as the Los Angeles Dodgers ended a 32-year...
Up and down temperatures
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1945: Nylon hose to become available again
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Rochester School Board discusses ways to begin budget reduction process
Superintendent Michael Muñoz said they need to be able to let staff know before spring break whether or not they will have a job the...
Norton: Voters must be patient this year
Our election officials have a duty to ensure that every eligible vote is counted. I am confident they will count and verify every ballot cast.
Put your business plan into action
Name your business and set it up with the structure, permits and financial tools that are right for it.
Gauging presidential support in rural Minnesota
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U.S. signs deal with Lilly for supply of potential COVID-19 antibody drug
While vaccines are seen critical to ending the pandemic, governments are increasingly looking at effective treatment options to slow the spread of the disease and...
'Stop the violence,' says father of Black man killed by Philadelphia police
"I don't condone no violence, tearing up the city, looting of the stores, and all this chaos," Walter Wallace Sr. told reporters and a gathering...
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs to defend key law before U.S. Senate panel
The hearing comes after Republican President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for tech companies to be held accountable for allegedly stifling conservative voices.
Pumpkin recipe favorites for Halloween
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Lake City firefighter dies in crash
The Lake City Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.
LOFGREN, Harry
Age 84 of St. Paul Passed away October 25th, 2020 Harry Clare "Chuck/Charlie" Lofgren was born on October 4, 1936. He worked for Remington...
KROPP, Michael W.
Age 63 Of North St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home on October 26th, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on...
HECK, Albert “Bud”
Age 89 of Shoreview Passed away Sat., Oct. 24 at his home. Services 11:00AM Tuesday, November 10 at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 Victoria Street...
ANDERSON, Barbara J.
Longtime St. Paul Resident Originally of Duluth (nee Buttrick) Age 78; passed away October 24, 2020, with her family at her side. Preceded in death...
Prowlers drop heart-breaker to Green Wave
by Scott DCamp Sports Editor One week after picking up its first win in over two seasons, Thief River Falls had a chance to win...
NEAMY, JoAnn
Age 86 - Of Little Canada Passed away October 24, 2020 Service details pending. Complete notice Sunday, November 1st.
KAHNKE, Mary A.
Age 88, of West St. Paul Died of heart failure at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester on October 24, 2020, just weeks after the death...
COLE, Clarissa Bockstruck
Age 88, of St. Paul & Bald Eagle Lake Passed away from natural causes on Friday, October 23. Heaven got a new shining star. Full...
McNEESE, Janice A. “Jan”
Passed away with family by her side on October 26, 2020 at the age of 76. Preceded in death by parents, Viggo & Pearl Olsen;...
FLAHERTY, Richard “Dick”
Beloved Husband, Dad Grandpa & Great Grandpa Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Preceded in death by grandson...
Funeral service listing published Oct. 28, 2020
Area funerals scheduled through Nov. 3, 2020
Harold E. McDermott
MOTLEY, Minn. — Harold E. McDermott, 78, of Motley died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at Perham Living in Perham, Minn. Harold was born June 2,...
Lovitz, William S. “Bill”
William "Bill" S. Lovitz Sauk Rapids - Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids...
Marshall, Diane Arlene (Ryan)
Diane Marshall, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully at Greenleaf Assisted Living on Friday, October 23, 2020. Visitation for family and...
