Local Interest

The Grey Eagle Public Library is closed today, Friday, Nov. 18, due to inclement weather. … [Read more...] about Grey Eagle Library Closed Due to Weather

The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises no unnecessary travel due to heavy snow on roadways, blowing snow and poor visibility in Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Motley, Pine River, Garrison, Remer, Aitkin, Hill City and surrounding areas. Also, road conditions are snow covered and slick throughout most of Central Minnesota. Motorists should be aware that … [Read more...] about Blowing and drifting snow creates hazardous driving conditions

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Motorists in St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids will encounter delays and a detour while northbound Highway 15 just north of 18th Street N in Sauk Rapids is closed beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. All lanes of northbound Highway 15 are expected to open by 11 a.m. A detour will direct motorists east along 18th Street North, to Fourth Avenue N, to westbound … [Read more...] about Northbound Highway 15 in Sauk Rapids closes Nov. 15

I want to share the story of a remarkable teacher who taught her students an unforgettable lesson. On the first day of school back in 2005, a social studies teacher named Martha Cothren gave her classes at Robinson High School in Little Rock, Ark., something to think about. With the permission of the superintendent, principal and building supervisor, Ms. Cothren removed all … [Read more...] about Thank a Vet Today -By Harvey Mackay