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More than 140 Century Farms to be honored

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The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 144 Minnesota farms as 2012 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. Century Farm families receive a commemorative sign, as well as a certificate signed by the State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Dayton. Since … [Read more...] about More than 140 Century Farms to be honored

Al Doty endorsed for Senate District 9

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Delegates from Cass, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena Counties met in Browerville April 29th to endorse DFL candidates for election from the newly-reorganized State Senate District 9. Former State Representative Al Doty was endorsed as the DFL candidate for State Senator. Before his legislative career, Doty served as a Senior Advocate and a teacher/coach at Pierz High School. He … [Read more...] about Al Doty endorsed for Senate District 9

Swanville School Jr. High April Student of the Month

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Swanville Junior High School is proud to announce Ellie Koetter as the April Student of the Month. Ellie is an eighth grade student. She is the daughter of Jerome and Mary Koetter. Ellie has a wide variety of hobbies, ranging from playing sports of any kind, hanging out with family and friends to babysitting. Her school day is very busy also. She has been in basketball … [Read more...] about Swanville School Jr. High April Student of the Month

Swanville School Sr. High April Student of the Month

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Swanville Senior High School is proud to announce Heather Cook as the April Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Richard and Maria Cook and Kenny and Carol Wimmer and is currently a senior. Her hobbies include hanging out with friends, babysitting and shopping. Her future plans are to attend Bemidji State University and major in nursing. Heather played volleyball in … [Read more...] about Swanville School Sr. High April Student of the Month

Welle Receives DFL Endorsement for House District 9B

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Delegates from Wadena, Cass, Morrison and Todd Counties met in Browerville April 29th to endorse DFL candidates for election from the newly-reorganized State Senate District 9. Adrian Welle was endorsed as the DFL candidate for MN Representative District 9B, which includes most of Morrison County and parts of Todd County. Welle, currently serves as a Pierz City Councilmember … [Read more...] about Welle Receives DFL Endorsement for House District 9B