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Minnesota’s oldest continuously-running festival celebrates its sesquicentennial this weekend. Norwood Young America’s Stiftungsfest kicks off its 150th year this (Friday) evening. Stiftungsfest Board Member Kurt Wilson says it promises to be a fun-filled weekend with …
26 Aug 11
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Wright County Soil and Water have advised that lakes levels have dropped below the High Water Ordinance threshold on the following lakes: Bass, Cedar, Louisa, Marie, Caroline.
22 Aug 11
A $1.9 million federal transportation grant has been awarded for the reconstruction of state Highway 4 through Cosmos. The grant was part of a $7.2 million grant allocation for 10 separate Minnesota projects that was …
19 Aug 11
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an arson fire at a home south of Dassel Friday evening. Authorities say the home was under foreclosure and was not occupied. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office says …
16 Aug 11
Next year’s Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held in the Brainerd Lakes Area on May 8-11, 2014. Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state’s tourism promotion office, organizes this event each year in coordination with a host …
