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Which stories did you like most in my book?
There are dozens of local stories from the last 50 years in my book about newspaper work, Joseph Wore Tennis Shoes: Stories From Small Town Journalism, and I’d love to hear from you which ones you ...
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Valentine’s Day: show your love by using correct child safety seats
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is a perfect opportunity to express our love and care for our children by ensuing they are in the appropriate child safety seat. It is a sad reality ...
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Funeral notice: Stanley Varland, 92
Stanley Gaylord Varland, 92, of Dassel, MN, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at the Cokato Manor. A memorial service will take place Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church ...
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Landowner challenges Meeker County ditch restoration order
The Meeker County Board, acting as the Ditch Authority, heard concerns from landowner Tyler Serbus regarding the restoration of a portion of County Ditch 17. On Dec. 17, 2024, the board adopted ...
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Behind the chair: Tonya Hanson’s inspirational salon story
Tonya Hanson, a dedicated hair stylist in Cokato, has embarked on a journey from her days as a student at St. Cloud Model College of Hair Design in 1994 to becoming an entrepreneur in Otsego. Hanson’s ...
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Meeker County EDA considers Local Housing Trust Fund to address housing shortage
The Meeker County Economic Development Authority (EDA) sought approval to set a public hearing during a recent meeting to discuss the establishment of a Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) to address the ...
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Wright County Board appoints Greg Kryzer to be county administrator
At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Wright County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution appointing Greg Kryzer as Wright County Administrator. Kryzer, who spent more than 14 years with the Wright County ...
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Cokato City Council focuses on infrastructure improvements
The Cokato City Council had a lot of items on their agenda during their meeting Monday evening.City Administrator Brad Potter has been working on formulating a Housing Trust Fund in collaboration with ...
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DC indoor drumline beats the odds with passion and dedication
The DC Indoor Drumline, a group of 31 students, is more than just a team; it’s a family.The drumline, which has melodic and rhythmic sections, is led by Carlos Mendiola, its director since 2020. The ...
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Spring activities registration and eligibility meeting information now available
Spring eligibility meetings will take place Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Dassel-Cokato High School for seventh to 12th grade participants and their parents or guardians for the following ...
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Structure fire in Forest City Township
A two-story house was nearly destroyed by fire on the evening of Feb. 8 in Forest City Township, according to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 9:20 p.m., the sheriff’s office ...