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The Minnesota Senate and House took a brief pause from meetings last Wednesday as many of us traveled to Granite Falls to attend services for state Sen. Gary Kubly, who passed away March 2. The lawmaker and Lutheran minister served in both chambers and was remembered not just for his public service, but also for his soft-spoken personality and sense of humor. Protecting … [Read more...] about Legislative Week in Review: By Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen

This week promises to be a busy one here at the Capital in St. Paul. That’s because Friday, March 16th, is the first deadline for proposed legislation to pass through its first committee hearing. There will probably be a rush of bills submitted early in the week, and then committee meetings lasting into the evening the rest of the week as we hear as many bills as possible … [Read more...] about Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

By Stacey Austing-Jacobson, Melrose Area Community Education Director Please note, the Melrose Summer Recreation Brochure will be mailed out a few weeks later this spring due to some unforeseen circumstances. The swimming lesson information will be available online March 13, but the full brochure will come in the mail in early May. Did you know that this past fall, … [Read more...] about Melrose Community Education

Three boys and one girl from Swanville, ages 11 to 14 were named local Council champions of the 2012 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championships and have earned the right to compete at the District level. Monsignor Lorsung Council #14616, in Grey Eagle/Swanville sponsored the local competition at the Swanville High School on January 15th, 2012. All youngsters ages 10-14 … [Read more...] about Knights of Columbus announce Free Throw champions