Local Interest

Swanville Lions gave a donation to the Upsala Lions for the scooter lift project for Shelly Schumer. Pictured are (from left) Swanville Lion Duane Johnson handing check to Upsala Lion Rollie Johnson. … [Read more...] about Swanville Lions gave a donation to the Upsala Lions

MaryLou Theisen of Grey Eagle grew this huge tomato that weighed 1-3/4 pound. … [Read more...] about MaryLou Theisen of Grey Eagle grew a huge tomato that weighed 1-3/4 pound

The City of Holdingford is proud to announce the completion of the Holdingford Mill Art Project. On Sunday, August 26th at 11:30 a.m. the Mayor of Holdingford will host a dedication for its new art installation along the Lake Wobegon Trail one block west of City Hall. This marks the end of a two year long project oversaw by the Holdingford In Partnership Committee (H.I.P.). … [Read more...] about Holdingford Mill Art Project Dedication – August 26, 2012

Placement of campaign signs and other unauthorized objects in state highway rights of way is prohibited under MN State Statute 160.27, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In addition, campaign signs may not be placed on private property outside of the right of way limits without landowner consent. Highway rights of way include the driving lanes, inside and … [Read more...] about Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way

Buses, limousines and other passenger-carrying vehicles will be the focus during statewide saturation patrols scheduled from Aug. 13–27, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Saturation activities will range from traffic enforcement, driver/vehicle inspections, compliance reviews and educational outreach. The nationwide effort will take place along … [Read more...] about Two-week saturation patrol of passenger carrying vehicles August 13 – 27, 2012