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Jean Matua
News from the Tri-County News based in Kimball, Minnesota. The Tri-County News has been published continuously since 1948 in central Minnesota. We serve the counties of Stearns, Meeker, and Wright; the communities of Kimball, Watkins, Eden Valley, South Haven, Marty/Pearl Lake, and Kingston; and the school districts of Kimball and Eden Valley-Watkins.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEARNS SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 73-PR-22-79 Estate of Leonard E. Lueders, Decedent. NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that on March 25, 2022, at 8:45 a.m. a non- appearance hearing will be held at 725 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, July 23, 2021, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Jason E. Lueders, whose...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP SOLICITATION OF QUOTES FOR GRAVEL HAULING SERVICES Maine Prairie Township is soliciting quotes for gravel hauling services for its Township roads in 2022. Call the Town Clerk at (320) 398-2905 or (320) 398-5902 to request a quote packet. Quotes will be opened at the Town Board Meeting on March 1, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at Maine -Prairie Township Hall, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball, MN. Upon acceptance of the quote, the Township will require proof of insurance for General Liability and Workers’ Compensation. The Board reserves the...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Notice of Annual Meeting and Election of Officers For Kingston Township residents Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters of Kingston Township, County of Meeker, State of MN, that the Election of Township Officers and the Annual Town meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election will be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The election poll hours will be 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at which time voters will elect: One supervisor (A) for a three-year term and a clerk for a two-year...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Maine Prairie Township, County of Stearns, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Town Meeting and Election will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2022. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election will be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the below scheduled times. The Election polls will open at 3:00 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. at which time the voters will elect: • One Supervisor for a three- (3) year term. The...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Leanne McCrate, RD, LD, CNSC Dear Dietitian, I have been using sea salt for most of my cooking. It’s more natural than table salt, and I believe it is a healthier alternative. My husband challenges me on this point. What do you think? Suzanne Dear Suzanne, Many Americans opt for sea salt with the idea, “It is more natural, so it must be better for you.” According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly two-thirds of Americans have tried to decrease their salt intake. Furthermore, in a survey conducted by the AHA, 61% of people...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin We’ve made getting your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form we mail each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from us in the previous year. You can use this information when you file your tax return, as it shows how much Social Security income to report to the Internal Revenue Service. If you...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any resources that offer help to family caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 86-year-old mother and could use some help. Burned-Out Brenda Dear Brenda, Caring for an aging parent or other loved one over a period of time can be very challenging both physically and mentally. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and services you can turn to that can help lighten the load. Here are several to consider. Assemble a care team A good first step is to put together a network of people including family,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, When is it safe, or not safe, to split pills? I have a cousin who cuts almost all her pills in half in order to save money, but I’m wondering if she’s going overboard. What can you tell me about this? Curious Cousin Dear Curious, Pill splitting – literally cutting them in half – has long been a popular way to save on medication costs. But your cousin, if she hasn’t already done so, needs to talk to her doctor or pharmacist because not all pills should be split....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist It was a cold weekend across the state of Minnesota this past weekend. International Falls dropped to -40 on Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Cook fell to -38, while Orr and Big Fork both plummeted to a cold -36. Park Rapids was a “warmer” -30 on Sunday morning. Much of the rest of central, west central, and parts of northern Minnesota woke up to readings of -10 to -25 with clear skies. This lack of cloud cover allowed for temperatures to fall off very drastically overnight. An Alberta Clipper moved through late Sunday and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Notice of Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Notice of Board of Canvass Meeting Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Fair Haven Township, County of Stearns, and State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Meeting will be held on March 8, 2022. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday on March 15, 2022. The Election Poll hours will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at which time the voters will elect: • One Supervisor for a...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) offers frozen, shipped meals to older adults statewide through its LSS Meals to Go service. LSS Meals equips older adults to live healthier, more active and independent lives, and makes eating fun and easy. They also serve individuals experiencing food insecurities or who need assistance with nutrition or nutrition requirements. The meals are designed by a licensed, registered dietitian to ensure that they are healthy and nutritious. Plus, nutritionally- modified meals are available for individuals with special dietary needs, such as those who have diabetes or require a controlled...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs pulled off a key victory Thursday, Feb. 10, as they took down fifth-ranked Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City, 32-29. Kimball, the fourth-ranked and defending state champions, gained some valuable momentum with section tournaments just a week away. Results 106: Braxton Kragenbring, ACGC, pinned Connor Carlson, time unavailable; 113: Mark Schiefelbein, KAHS, pinned Trey Schmidt, time unavailable; 120: William Serbus, KAHS, pinned Jayden Gulke, time unavailable; 126: Jack Bollman, KHS, pinned Edwyn Gonzalez, time unavailable; 132: Brody Straumann, ACGC, maj dec James Schiefelbein, 14-2; 138: Lucas Jurek, KAHS, dec Cole Holien, 3-1;...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Fergus Falls game River Lakes lost to the state-ranked Fergus Falls boys hockey team, 4-1 Tuesday night, Feb. 8. The Otters scored single goals in the first and second periods and then took a 3-0 lead midway through the third, and that was all they needed. Fergus Falls ultimately sealed it with an empty-net goal at the 10-second mark. 1st Period – Scoring: FERGUS – Nelson goal (even strength) (Wentworth, Thacker) 6:27. Penalties: DeBrito, FERGUS (Interference, Minor, 2.0 min) 0:55 Buckmeier, FERGUS (Tripping, Minor, 2.0 min) 9:59. 2nd Period –...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The Watkins House, at the corner of Meeker Ave. N. and 4th St. N. in Watkins, received a conditional use permit in 2016 for a specific type of residential housing that has since been repealed by the State of Minnesota; the CUP is required for them to get a state license to operate. The city’s attorney recommends they apply for a new CUP on their own merit, and the council agreed to fast-track that approval process so it goes through. The building had been set up for residential living, up...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At the Feb. 2 regular meeting of the Eden Valley city council, Eden Valley police chief Ernie Junker announced his intention to retire as of June 30, 2022. His recommendation to the council is to hire a full-time officer, and fill his position with a full-time chief. The council discussed options including contracting with the counties, and requested city clerk Cindy Anderson to put together the numbers for each option. This information should be available at the next (March 2) meeting. The council also heard from the EDA, having met...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff WESA Grant and Pathways to Prosperity Bridge Grant from the State of Minnesota Career Solutions an employment and training partner of CareerForce St. Cloud, has received a two-year Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) grant from Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (MN DEED). This 0,000 grant will train 25 women per year and equip them with the skills and expertise needed to achieve success in the higher-paying, high-demand, nontraditional construction occupations and STEM occupations. This grant originated from a Women’s Economic Security Act law in Minnesota intended to strengthen workplace protections for women, expand...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Use scholarship searches to find student aid Students looking for money to help pay for technical training or college classes should take advantage of free online scholarship searches, according to KHEAA. With those resources, many students can find help to fund their education. A good place to start is a national database provided by the U.S. Department of Labor at http://careeronestop.com. The link to the Scholarship Finder is under the Toolkit tab. If you do use online searches, make sure you read the terms of use. Also, some sites will require you to opt out...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The city of Kimball will again host an open house on the street project now scheduled to happen this construction season, perhaps starting in April. MnDOT will be on hand from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at city hall. Business owners along Main Street are encouraged to come and discuss plans to access their businesses during construction. Plans have long been approved, and construction will commence as soon as possible with hopes to complete it some time in July. Traffic will be detoured around Kimball (an 18-mile detour) during construction,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jean Matua “From the Heart” The world again is bracing for a war that may or may not come. Russia has been amassing troops, well over 100,000, along the border of Ukraine. And Belarus and its dictator are waging war games with Russia, poised to help in the invasion. I spent my academic career studying the Soviet Union (before the word “former” was added). When the U.S.S.R. fell in 1991, and its 15 republics became independent countries, I figured all that knowledge was instantly obsolete. Little did I know that the Soviet Empire would make...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Kimball wrestling squad competed in the Albany Purple Pride Invite last Friday, Feb. 11. Team Scores: 1 – Becker 245.0; 2– Hutchinson 160.0; 3 – Kimball Area 149.0; 4 – Albany 112.0; 5 – Saint Cloud Tech 110.0; 6 – Sauk Centre-Melrose 72.0; 7 – New London-Spicer 69.0; 8 – Staples Motley 57.0. Individual results 106: 1st Place – Logan Schwanz of Hutchinson; 2nd Place – Bennett Kujawa of Becker; 5th Place – Connor Carlson of Kimball Area; 113: 1st Place – Kaden Nicolas of Becker; 2nd Place –...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 8, Kimball (15-5) traveled to Osakis (14-5) for an important section matchup. In the first few minutes the Cubs connected on field goals by junior Ellie Kuechle and sophomore Ava Molitor, putting the Cubs up, 5-3. The Silverstreaks exploded, however, as they connected from all over the floor, especially at the 3-point line. Hence, they took a commanding 46-25 lead into half-time. Ellie Kuechle’s field goal to start the second half cut the lead to 46-27, but the Cubs never get any closer. Osakis shot 15-28 from...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Championship Team photo, from left, Cameron Hunt, Preston Peglow, Mathias Hennen, Tyler Smith, Will Spaulding, Brady Faber, Brandon Schiefelbein, Troy Filzen, Mitchell Klein, Jarred Merchant, and Joey Von Wahlde. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Kuechle. Congratulations to the 2013-2015 Team as they defeated the 2005-2007 Team in the championship game by a final score of 46-32. The 2008-2012 team took third-place honors as they lost by one point in a heart-breaker to Team 2005-2007. Neil Helgeson defeated Jeremy Kuechle in the annual three-point shooting contest, making 8 of 10 threes in the final round to win,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Area Chamber of Commerce presented Meghan Johnson owner of MN MADE Kaleidoscope a plant for her new business. Meghan has a nice variety of homemade gifts from Minnesota crafters. She has a beautiful store, and we welcome her to Kimball.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff State Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township, is co-authoring a bill (H.F. 2728) to spare local businesses from suffering a tax increase he deemed unnecessary, especially with a .7 billion state surplus. On March 15, business owners face a 15% or more payroll tax hike. Urdahl said this is due to record-setting unemployment claims that depleted Minnesota’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal government provided more than [post_excerpt] billion to make up for the shortfall. Now, to account for that deficit, Minnesota payroll tax rates are set to increase unless the Legislature...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jill Pertler “Slices of Life” About a month after I lost my husband, I put together a tutorial of sorts for what to do (and not to do) when someone you love is grieving. It’s been more than a year since, and then and in that time I’ve gained myriad knowledge about the grief process. (Yeah, me!) Losing is a part of loving, and loving is a part of life, so I think this is knowledge we all can use, whether we are helping someone through grief, we are grieving ourselves, or both. This information...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Expect detours around Kimball (except for local traffic) to begin this Spring. The project is expected to be completed in July, weather permitting. There will be access for local vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and businesses will remain open during construction. By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Everything is set for MnDOT to begin the postponed street project in Kimball. Plans have long been finalized, and the city has already paid its share of the project. An open house is scheduled with MnDOT from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at City Hall and all are invited. Construction...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff 0 – Sandy Effertz, Dassel 0 – Pete Johnson, Dassel 0 – Dave Halverson, Dassel 0 – Robert Thell, South Haven 0 – Bruce Olson, Eden Prairie 0 – Mark Ruhland, Excelsior – Tom Wessloh, Dassel – Taylor Barka, Litchfield – Randy Paulson, Kingston – Taylor Kargas, Litchfield – Larry Sherer, South Haven First-Place Fish – 0 – Joann Strand Second-Place Fish – – -Dorothy Kersten Third-Place Fish – – Jeff Holthaus Largest Sunfish – – Bryce Holthaus Largest Crappie – – Mike Gray Largest Bullhead...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Christmas time this year was a bit more hurried and harried than usual. Our print schedule and school break schedules left insufficient time to pull everything together as we usually do: presenting letters with cash prizes and a copy of the printed Christmas section to each student winner. We also weren’t allowed into the school buildings this year to photograph the two groups of winners, and we were happy to oblige their efforts to minimize risk to staff and students alike. So, it was January by the time we got...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Maine Prairie Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is proud to announce their NEW Maine Prairie Mega Package. For the first 14 years of Banquets, the -Mallard and Honker packages were the norm for banquet attendees. By request, a new larger package is being revealed. The package starts with a beautiful DU-logoed Franchi Camo 12-ga. semi-auto shotgun being raffled. You must have a Mega Package to qualify for this raffle. Included in the package are Tier Raffle tickets, a Silent Auction voucher, Pre-Event Raffle tickets and raffle tickets that can be used for any of the...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff This award won graphic artist Sue Hughes first place in Best Advertisement category at the 2022 Minnesota Newspaper convention three weeks ago. By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Each January, I look forward to the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association convention. It’s the one opportunity each year to gather with hundreds of my colleagues to celebrate, learn, and sometimes commiserate. Our work – especially in small rural towns – can be isolating otherwise. It’s not like we regularly run into dozens of other journalists and editors in our daily work. Two years ago, I had to miss...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Loretta Stenger of Watkins died Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. She was 93. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery in Watkins. Loretta Tekla Tellers was born Feb. 24, 1928, in Kimball to Anton and Theresa (Adolph) Tellers. She received her education in Kimball along with her five sisters. Loretta was united in marriage to Eugene Stenger on April 14, 1948,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff George Ruhland died Saturday, Feb. 12, at his Eden Valley home, surrounded by family. He was 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley with Rev. Aaron Nett officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, and one hour prior to services Wednesday, both at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. George N. Ruhland was born Oct. 20, 1944, to Leander...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff State of Minnesota Stearns County District Court Seventh Judicial District Court File Number: 73-PR-21-6274 Case Type: Informal Probate In re the Estate of Nancy K. Mills, Deceased. Notice of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated 11-28-2006 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: – Gregory A. Haley – 208...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff State of Minnesota County of Stearns District Court, Seventh Judicial District Case Type: Probate Cout File #73-PR-22-198 In re the estate of: Thomas W. Zipp, Deceased. Order for hearing petition for determination of descent The petition of Derrick T. Zipp, dated January 4, 2022, having been filed in this Court representing that the above-named decedent has been dead for more than three years leaving certain property therein described, and requesting the probate of the will of the decedent, if any, and the descent of said property be determined and assigned by the Court to the persons entitled thereto. IT IS...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, Stearns County Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of County Road 40 and County Road 41 in Farming Township for a two-vehicle crash with possible injuries. Upon arrival, deputies located Roger Peter Klassen, 81 of St. Joseph, in his vehicle, a 2004 Toyota Rav 4, needing to be extracted by the fire department. The other driver, Katherine Elizabeth Gravdahl, 32 of Albany, and a juvenile passenger had no injuries. Investigation showed that Klassen was traveling westbound on County Road 40 approaching County Road 41 when he failed to...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Brrr! Minnesota winters can bring frigid temperatures. This photo of a sun dog is possible because of the ice crystals formed in the atmosphere at bitterly cold temperatures. Sunlight (or sometimes moonlight, to create moon dogs or a moon halo) reflects off of the ice crystals to create these prismatic phenomena. Staff photo by Anton Matua.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist It has been pretty quiet for much of the region as far as snowfall, as no major winter storms have pushed across the state. We did see some scattered flurries over the weekend and again on Monday. The scattered light snow on Monday was associated with a warm front that pushed across the region. Highs climbed back to more seasonal readings after a chilly day on Sunday. By the way, highs on Sunday were generally only in the single digits. The real warm air arrives on Tuesday. Much of the area could...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff A parade of fire and rescue vehicles from the South Haven Fire and Rescue Department passing up main street in South Haven, past the Post Office with flag appropriately at half-staff on Jan. 31, as ordered by the Governor. Photo courtesy of Christopher Rose. Allen A. Fischer (pictured at right) died January 10 at his home as a consequence of his service as a firefighter with the South Haven Fire and Rescue Department. He served 42 years with the department. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ordered flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff Monday,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 02/06/22, 19:34 pm, Shooting Complaint, CSAH 1, Litchfield Twp: Gone On Arrival. 02/05/22, 08:43 am, Public Assist, 2nd St S, City of Watkins: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 02/05/22, 10:28 am, Stolen Vehicle, 3rd St N, City of Dassel: Report Taken. 02/05/22, 12:01 pm, Alarm, 226th St, Litchfield Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 02/05/22, 16:19 pm, Vehicle Off Roadway, CSAH 4, Dassel Twp: Clear. 02/05/22, 18:17 pm, Driving Complaint, Meeker Av N, City of Watkins: Clear. 02/04/22, 03:05 am, Public Assist: Clear. 02/04/22, 10:40 am, Suspicious Vehicle, 708th Av, Kingston Twp: Handled By...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Feb. 2, John Peter Durkee, 46 of Rockford was arrested in Rockford on a new charge of Domestic Assault. Feb. 1, Nicholas Allen Vinar, 31 of Buffalo was arrested on a new charge of Violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order, and a Wright County warrant for Domestic Assault by Strangulation. Feb. 1, Matthew William Doherty, 46 of Annandale, was arrested on a new charge of Domestic Assault by Strangulation. On February 1st, William John Amundson, 46, of St. Cloud was arrested in Clearwater on the charge of Violating a Harassment/Restraining Order. Jan. 31, Ryan...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff State of Minnesota Stearns County District Court Seventh Judicial District Court File Number: 73-PR-21-6274 Case Type: Informal Probate In re the Estate of Nancy K. Mills, Deceased. Notice of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated 11-28-2006 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: – Gregory A....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Board of Adjustment Notice is hereby given that the Stearns County Board of Adjustment, in and for the County of Stearns, will conduct a public hearing to consider variance applications on Thursday, February 24, 2022, in Room 1104, Stearns County Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park MN, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings: To consider an After the Fact request from Lori and -Stanley Creamer, Jr., South Haven, Minn., from Sections 6.2.1G., 9.9.9A.(1)&(4), 10.2.11A.(1)(a) & 10.2.11A.(2)(a) of Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance #439 to leave as constructed a permitted single-family residential...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs earned a split decision last week on the hardcourt. Closing-out January, Kimball lost to Rush City, 78-65, Monday, Jan. 31. However, the Cubs started February on a positive note, defeating Maple Lake, 43-30, on Thursday, Feb. 4. Rush City game “We came out of the gates really slow. We were down 10-0 and 21-6, and the timeouts I called to make adjustments did not work. It was like we were sleep-walking on the court, after a great showing the previous Friday night. In the second half we played...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the M Health Fairview Dept. of Psychiatry will host their annual Research Dinner online from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. Researchers will present on “How Understanding Sex Differences in the Brain Gives Us New Insights Into Mental Illnesses.” Faculty from the Dept. of Psychiatry will share their work. Nicola Grissom, Ph.D. will present on “How Male and Female Mice Show Different Learning Patterns and What This Can Tell Us About Serious Mental Illnesss;” Suma Jacob, MD/Ph.D. will discuss how “Girls and Boys Show Different Brain Development in...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Treyce Ludwig pinned his Paynesville opponent at 145#. Alex Bollin pinned his Albany opponent at 113#. Isaac Ortiz pinned his Paynesville opponent at 152#. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins wrestlers hosted a quadrangular meet Thursday, Feb. 3. Eden Valley-Watkins 42; Albany 34 106: Nathan Kollmann (ALBA) over Ryder Schmidt (EV-W) (MD 10-1); 113: Alex Bollin (EV-W) over Ean Hansen (ALBA) (Fall 3:55); 120: Teagyn Ludwig (EV-W) over Mason Geise (ALBA) (Fall 3:03); 126: Brayden Kramer (EV-W) over Reed Moulzolf (ALBA) (Fall 1:43); 132: Devin Hansen (ALBA) over (EV-W) (For.); 138: Joseph Schmitt...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Elem. (H.S.) Breakfast Monday-Valentine’s Day: Strawberry cream cheese-filled bagel (same – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Tuesday: Pancake on a stick (same – h.s) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Wednesday: Blueberry muffin and cheese stick (choice of muffin – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Thursday: Vanilla frosted long John (same – h.s) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Friday: No school. Elementary Lunch Monday-Valentine’s Day: Corn dog or sloppy Joe on a bun,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pre-registration for congregate meals at St. Anne’s is required one day in advance; call (320) 398-2211 ext. 13 between 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out. Meals served Monday-Friday at 12 noon. Masks required if not vaccinated. Meals are also available as hot take-out meals Monday-Friday, Meals-on-Wheels Monday-Friday, or frozen meal distribution weekly by appointment. Monday: Glazed ham, sweet potatoes, bread, broccoli, dessert. Tuesday: Tater tot casserole, lettuce w/dressing, bread, cinnamon applesauce, dessert. Wednesday: Kielbassa, steamed cabbage, bread, green beans, dessert. Thursday: Roast beef, whipped potatoes w/gravy, bread, corn, dessert. Friday: Chicken strips w/ranch dipping...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff EV-W Elementary/Middle/High Breakfast Monday: Banana chocolate chip bread (whole-grain donut ring – high school) or cereal, juice. Tuesday: Sausage breakfast pizza (same – high school) or cereal, juice. Wednesday: Egg and cheese muffinwich (cinnamon oatmeal – high school) or cereal, juice. Thursday: Pancake sausage on a stick (same – high school) or cereal, juice. Friday: President’s Day break – No school. EV-W Elementary Lunch Monday: Macaroni and cheese or turkey, bacon and cheese hoagie or Newton meal, bread stick, baby carrots, green beans, fresh vegetables. Tuesday: Meatball sub or roast beef and cheese hoagie or...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Please call at least one day in advance. Meals may be picked up. For Eden Valley Senior Dining, please call at least one day in advance. Meals are delivered in your home by volunteers. Congregate dining is no longer available in Eden Valley. Please call LSS Litchfield kitchen at (320) 693-6203 to order Meals on Wheels to be delivered to your home. See Watkins menu below for meal choices. Monday-Happy Valentine’s Day: Tater tot casserole, French cut green beans, dinner roll w/margarine, warm peaches, cookie, milk. Tuesday: Chicken wild rice soup, broccoli, pineapple, cookie, milk....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Kimball girls basketball team defeated Paynesville, 40-34 Monday, Jan. 31. On Thursday, Feb. 3, the Cubs lost a 60-58 thriller to Annandale, and on Friday, Kimball fell to Holdingford, 70-62. Central Minnesota Conference-leading Kimball moved to 8-1 against CMC foes after beating Paynesville on the road. Paynesville game Kimball traveled to Paynesville in CMC action and jumped out to an early lead, with two free-throws from senior Madelyn Hunt, then 3 points by sophomore Ava Molitor, a couple of lay-ups by junior Ellie Kuechle and a three-ball by sophomore...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By-law change to be voted on Welcome to 2022. As we move forward with the new year, we are looking to strengthen our organization to provide programming and improvements to the library. In order to accomplish this, the executive committee has proposed a by-law change that would increase the dues to our membership. The increased dues would be as follows: • Individual • Family • Business Please join us at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the Kimball Library to vote on this by-law change. Thank you. Kimball Area Friends of the...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Erin Welch of Rochester, formerly of Watkins and Eden Valley, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. She was 39. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service Saturday. The funeral will be live-streamed at www.johnsonhagglund.com. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery in Shieldsville, Minn., followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. at The...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Albert Yanish of Annandale died peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. He was 88. Albert Paul Yanish was born May 10, 1933, in Maine Prairie to Paul and Rosalia Yanish. He was a twin, and one of 16 children. On June 19, 1954, Albert married his beloved wife Joan Elizabeth Schloeder, and they had four children. Early on, Albert established a career in over-the-road truck driving, about which he was very passionate. He loved hunting, fishing, camping in his travel trailer, Minnesota State Parks, harmonicas, bluegrass music, horses, antique restoration projects, football games, German cuisine...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 10 p.m. -Thursday, Jan. 27, the Meeker County -Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle head-on collision at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 15 and 200th Street in Collinwood Township. Meeker County Deputies, Minnesota State Patrol, Dassel Fire and Rescue, and Allina Ambulance responded to the scene. When deputies arrived, they learned that Paul Waibel, 55 of Litchfield, was driving north on Minnesota Highway 15. Waibel’s vehicle crossed the centerline and collided with a southbound vehicle driven by Katie Lene, 35 of Hutchinson. Katie and a passenger in her vehicle, Justin Lene,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist Minnesota escaped much of the snow on Monday into early Tuesday. Parts of North Dakota and South Dakota had snow earlier this week as a winter storm pushed across that part of the Upper Midwest. In addition to the snow, high wind warnings were also posted for that area as wind gusts to 50 to 55 mph were reported. We saw some wind gusts to 35 mph across Greater Minnesota on Monday night into Tuesday. On the backside of that system, what we will get here locally is bitterly cold air for...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jan. 28, Alexander Steven Hayes, 23 of Winsted, was arrested in Winsted on a Wright County warrant for fifth–degree drug sale. Jan. 27, Robyn Lynn Rossman, 40 of Clearwater, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety violations. Jan. 27, Nicholas Raymond Zandstra, 42 of Annandale, was arrested in Albion Township on the charges of interference with a 911 call and domestic assault. Jan. 25, Patrick Michael Remer, 58 of Maple Lake, was arrested in Albion Township on the charge of domestic assault. Jan. 24, Shai...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIVESTOCK FEEDLOT PERMIT Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that Beck Farms (Mary Lynne Beck Rev. Trust) has made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or the County of -Stearns for a permit to expand a feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more. The proposed/expanded feedlot will be located in the S.W. 1/4 of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 6 T122N-R28W, Maine Prairie Township, Stearns County, Minnesota. The existing facility consists of 465 animal units of beef slaughter cattle (450 head) and calves (75...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Kimball School Board held their regular meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, beginning with the election of officers. All members held their same position as in 2021. The consent agenda was approved including accepting the resignation of a sign language interpreter and hiring two replacement interpreters. The principals reported on current activities around the high school building, District Advisory Committee meeting on Jan. 31, an update to spring course registration, Kindergarten Registration night Monday, Feb. 24, end of first semester Friday, Jan. 21, with elementary conferences Tuesday, Feb. 1, FASTBridge testing, and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 01/30/22, 00:10 am, Public Assist, 233th St, Darwin Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 01/30/22, 01:30 am, Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 55, Manannah Twp: Warning. 01/30/22, 03:38 am, Stolen Vehicle, Atlantic Av W, City of Grove City: Report Taken. 01/30/22, 09:47 am, Fire, State St N, City of Eden Valley: Assisted. 01/30/22, 11:50 am, Vehicle Lock Out, Meeker Av E, City of Eden Valley: Assisted. 01/30/22, 15:11 pm, Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 55, Forest Prairie Twp: Warning. 01/29/22, 11:05 am, Abandoned Vehicle, MN Hwy 24, Forest City Twp: Clear. 01/29/22, 13:38 pm,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Notice of Public Hearing Stearns County Planning Commission Notice is hereby given that the Stearns County Planning Commission, in and for the County of Stearns, will conduct certain public hearings as follows: To consider a Conditional Use Permit request submitted by Mary Lynne Beck Rev. Trust, -Kimball, Minn., according to Sections 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 4.14, 6.9 and 9.2 of the Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance #439. The request is to 1) construct a total confinement barn with an under-barn concrete liquid manure storage area and a concrete sorting and handling area, and 2)...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pruning is a great way to prevent spread of diseases like oak wilt Late winter is the ideal time to prune branches on trees, according to experts with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. When done correctly, pruning in the winter is less risky to tree health. “Now through early March – just before trees come out of dormancy – is a great time to get outside and prune your trees,” said Jennifer Teegarden, DNR cooperative forestry outreach specialist. “As trees become active in spring, they are able to quickly heal the pruning wound.” Wintertime...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Minnesota’s 2022 legislative session began Monday, Jan. 31, and Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township, said it’s good to be back at the Capitol working on behalf of District 18A residents after months of discussing issues with area residents. “The first day of a legislative session is, in some ways, like the opening day of baseball season,” Urdahl said. “We have a fresh start, a sense of optimism, and everyone is eager to get to work and see what unfolds over the next several months. There might even be a little extra anticipation in the air...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Deane Morrison, U of M All month long, the knot of bright winter constellations occupies center stage in the south during the prime early evening viewing hours. This grouping boasts five stars that rank among the top 10 brightest in the night sky: Sirius (No. 1), Capella (No. 6), Rigel (No. 7), Procyon (No. 8) and Betelgeuse (No. 10). At nightfall Sirius shines from Canis Major, the big dog, while above and slightly to the east twinkles Procyon, in Canis Minor, the little dog. Both are near neighbors of the sun, so no wonder...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball senior Lucas Jansky scores three against EV-W. The Cubs gave the Eagles a run for their money, keeping the score tight throughout the Jan. 28 game and won, 51-50. Staff photo by Anton Matua. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Kimball boys basketball team lost to Belgrade–Brooten-Elrosa, 63-50, Tuesday, Jan. 25. Shrugging off that disappointment, the Cubs edged out Eden Valley-Watkins, 51-50, on Friday. BBE game Kimball stats: Owen Mortenson, 2 pts; Austin Schindler, 2 pts; Jamison Tubridy, 2 pts; Gabe Becker, 8 pts, 3 reb; Devin -Waldorf, 3 pts; Lucas Jansky, 16 pts,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The City of Kimball would like to remind all snow removal operators and property owners that, per Minn. Stat. §160.2715, it is unlawful to deposit snow on or next to trunk highways, county state-aid highways, municipal state-aid streets, county highways, and town roads. Snow removal operators and property owners are prohibited from plowing, blowing, shoveling, or otherwise placing of snow onto said roadways. This includes the ditch and right-of-way area along the roadside. Furthermore, per City Ordinance 505 – Traffic and Parking Regulations, no person shall remove snow from private property and deposit the same...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball performed “Half Pint Windom Rides West” at the Jan. 29 subsection competition at Paynesville Area High School. Submitted photo. The selected play for the 2022 One-Act competition was “Half Pint Windom Rides West” by Luella E. McMahon. The south subsection 18 of Section 5A competition took place at Paynesville Area High School on Saturday, Jan. 29. The cast of the one-act play included Roslyn Stang, Todd Sipe, Carter Groinus, Mitchell Just, Maddy Groinus, Ella Myers, Kennedy Theis, Olivia Schneider, Amber Stuhr, Rachel Foos, Giulia Nini, Hailey Schneider, Lindsey Gebhardt, Elizabeth Spoden, Kati Zimmerman, and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Stearns County Engineer Jodi Teich (right) recently received the Minnesota Outstanding County Engineer Award. Submitted photo. Stearns County Engineer Jodi Teich received the Outstanding County Engineer Award. This award is the highest honor given by the Minnesota County Engineers Association (MCEA). It recognizes outstanding contributions to the Association and excellence in county engineering. Teich became Stearns County’s Engineer in 2012 and has had many accomplishments in that time. She’s served on numerous MCEA committees as well as served as an officer and President of the Association. Teich is known to be a friend and mentor...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Ryder Schmidt at 106# won with a decision over ACGC at the ACGC quad Jan. 27. Staff photos by DeeAnn Schueller. Mitchell Lipinski at 220# pinned his Sibley East opponent. Brayden Kramer at 126# won by decision over BOLD on Jan. 27. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins wrestlers competed at the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Quadrangular, Thursday, Jan. 27. Eden Valley-Watkins 53 – BOLD 17 106: Ryder Schmidt (EV-W) over Tanner Kautz (BOLD) (Fall 2:42); 113: Jordan Erpelding (EV-W) over (BOLD) (For.); 120: Teagyn Ludwig (EV-W) over Brady Kiecker (BOLD) (Fall 0:39); 126: Brayden...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Minnesota’s 2022 legislative session began Monday, Jan. 31, in St. Paul and Rep. Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, said it’s good to be back at the Capitol with tax relief as a major focus this year. “Opening day of the legislative session always is an exciting time because it’s when we can begin acting on all the important issues we have talked about during the interim,” Demuth said. “In this year’s case, decisions related to the state’s .7 billion surplus and measures to improve public safety are front and center. Our goal should be to return...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff EV-W junior Katherine Ruhland fights for the ball against Albany Jan. 25. Staff photo by Anton Matua. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins girls suffered a loss and celebrated a win last week. On Tuesday, Jan. 25, the Eagles lost to Albany, 43-22 (half-time: Albany, 19; EV-W, 12). The girls battled back on Friday and defeated BBE, 47-44 (half-time: EV-W, 18; BBE, 17). Albany game EV-W Scoring: Brooklyn Glenz, 4 points; Katie Ruhland, 2 points; Mykayla Ballard, 4 points; Whitney Jansen, 9 points; Katrina Schutz, 2 points; Jena Andersen, 1 point. Rebounds: Brooklyn...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pre-registration for congregate meals at St. Anne’s is required one day in advance; call (320) 398-2211 ext. 13 between 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out. Meals served Monday-Friday at 12 noon. Masks required if not vaccinated. Meals are also available as hot take-out meals Monday-Friday, Meals-on-Wheels Monday-Friday, or frozen meal distribution weekly by appointment. Monday: Honey-glazed chicken, parslied potatoes, Harvard beets, bread, dessert. Tuesday: Chinese casserole, carrots, bread, oranges, dessert. Wednesday: Chicken patty w/bun, scalloped potatoes, corn, dessert. Thursday: Goulash, green beans, fruit, dessert. Friday: BBQ pork w/bun, tater tots, vegetable, dessert. 1% milk...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Senator Howe with his Golden Axe Award. Submitted photo. Last week, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) was recognized by the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) as a recipient of the prestigious Bronze Axe award. The award commemorates Sen. Howe’s leadership in the fight for firefighter health and wellness. “Minnesota’s fire service is grateful for Senator Howe’s unwavering support to provide our state’s hometown heroes with the health and wellness resources they need and deserve,” said MnFIRE President George Esbensen. “The commemorative bronze axe is the highest honor we can bestow to show our appreciation for the commitment...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The River Lakes boys got in plenty of skating last week, rallying to beat Becker/Big Lake, 9-5 Monday, Jan. 24; then losing 3-2, to Sartell-St. Stephen on Thursday; and wrapping-up things nicely with a hammering of Breckenridge/Wahpeton, 16-0, on Saturday. B/BL game 1st Period – Scoring: BBL – Beckstrom goal (even strength) 2:47; BBL – Beckstrom goal (even strength) (Graning, Tobako) 9:34. Penalties: Blaschko, RVRLKS (Interference, Minor, 2.0 min) 4:58; Blaschko, RVRLKS (Roughing, Minor, 2.0 min) 10:12; Graning, BBL (Hooking, Minor, 2.0 min) 11:27; Ahlbrecht, BBL (High-Sticking, Minor, 2.0 min)...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Please call at least one day in advance. Meals may be picked up. For Eden Valley Senior Dining, please call at least one day in advance. Meals are delivered in your home by volunteers. Congregate dining is no longer available in Eden Valley. Please call LSS Litchfield kitchen at (320) 693-6203 to order Meals on Wheels to be delivered to your home. See Watkins menu below for meal choices. Monday: Chicken chow mein, brown rice, Oriental vegetables, Mandarin oranges, pudding w/whipped topping, milk. Tuesday: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Romaine salad w/dressing, Texas toast, pineapple, cookie, milk....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The River Lakes girls hockey team lost to Alexandria, 4-0, Thursday, Jan. 27. Alexandria bounced back from a shutout loss to Willmar on Tuesday, with a 4-0 victory over their Section 6A opponent, River Lakes Stars. Two Cardinals scored their first Varsity goals, freshman forward Julia Doherty and sophomore defender Kylie Lattimer. Junior forward Lauren Maras and senior forward Hanley Block scored the other two goals for the Cardinals. The Stars stand at 13-10 (3-7 in Central Lakes Conference).
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff As some of my friends already know, I started volunteering at a local hospice house last year. I make dinners for the residents and staff every Monday night. I was inspired to try this by three different friends before I took the leap. Years ago I lost a dear friend to cancer. During this time, we talked a lot about dying and what a terminal person felt was important to them. She appreciated the little things. A warm, soft blanket she could run her hands over, a relaxing foot rub, and comfort food. I’d often...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff UW-Madison 2021 Fall Dean’s List Watkins • Nick Zadra, College of Letters and Science University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) 2021 Dean’s List for Fall Semester South Haven • Brooklyn P. Smith, Seniors, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), Theory/Composition B Mus and Music Education B Mus St. Cloud State University 2021 Fall Dean’s List Kimball • Ellie Heidebrink, College of Education and Learning Design, Early Childhood Education, BS • Noah Jurek, Herberger Business School, Management, BS Saint Augusta • Jordan Janski, School of Health and Human Services, Communication Sciences and Disorders, BS •...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pictured (from left) are Janice Sheets (Chamber Ambassador), Christine Kuhns, Blue (mascot), Jessee Kuhns (owner), Alex Dotson (co-owner), and Judy Thielen (Chamber Ambassador). Submitted photos. Eden Valley Area Chamber welcomed a new business to the Eden Valley area and also as new members to the Eden Valley Area Chamber. Jessee Kuhns owner, and co-owner Alex Dotson started Blues Towing and Recovery, LLC Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. They offer long distance towing, jump starts, lock-out services, winch outs in winter and tire changes, etc. Visit their website for additional details – http://bluestowingandrecoveryllc.com. For service call (320)...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Frederick A. Metcalf American Legion Auxiliary Unit 261 will hold its February meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Legion Club. All members are encouraged to attend.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff One doesn’t have to look very far to find a news story about a disaster somewhere. One day it is a flood, another day a hurricane or a tornado. Somewhere there are people who need help and it seems that there is no shortage of people who are willing to help. We hear the same refrain, “We are America Strong.” or “We help our neighbors in their hour of need.” We pat ourselves on the back for doing good works. Well. Here we are in the middle of the worst situation in a hundred years...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff “Monster” Mike Schultz of St. Augusta (center) earned gold in the first day of snowboardcross World Cup in Klövsjö, Sweden. Silver went to Chris Vos (left) of the Netherlands, and bronze to Tyler Burdick of Team USA. Submitted photo. Team USA swept the second day of competition in Sweden, Jan. 29, with Schultz (center) taking gold, Burdick (left) silver, and Thomas Wilson (right) bronze. Submitted photo. By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Mike Schultz is going to need another display case for his medals. He earned two silver World Championship medals in Norway nearly two weeks...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Members of the 2010 and 2011 EV-W baseball teams took their places center-court for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday evening, Jan. 28. The entire teams were inducted into the EV-W Hall of Fame. Staff photos by Anton Matua. Several who had earlier been inducted into the EV-W Hall of Fame also were acknowledged as part of the induction ceremony last Friday. By Jean Doran Matua, Editor During halftime of the home basketball game against Kimball, the 2010 and 2011 EV-W baseball teams were inducted into the Eden The 2010 and 2011 EV-W baseball...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Members of The Frederick A. Metcalf American Legion Auxiliary Unit 261 were well represented at Sauk Centre to welcome home members of the Army National Guard Friday, Jan. 28. Many families were awaiting the homecoming of their loved ones who have been serving their country. A bus load of soldiers were delivered home to the National Guard Armory in Sauk Centre. It was a wonderful reunion that brought tears of joy accompanied by many hugs from small children, spouses, parents, and grandparents. Thank you for your service and sacrifice you have given. Submitted by Carol...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pictured at the American Legion Auxiliary 6th District Mid-Winter Conference (from left, in front) are Barbara Erger Hopewell Unit 261 Kimball Auxiliary President, Bev Gross 6th District Auxiliary President, and Department of Minnesota Auxiliary President Patti Coleman; (middle row) Renee Berscheid, Sharon Skuza, Teresa Mertens, LuAnn Marschel, and Colette Erger VanVleet; (in back) Lois Fritz, Abby Zenzen, Carol Santone-Royal, and Dori Hamilton. Submitted photo. On Saturday, Jan. 29, members attended the American Legion Auxiliary 6th District Mid-Winter Conference which was held at the Sauk Centre American Legion Post 67. Lots of good information was shared...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jan. 21, 2022 Living in Central Minnesota, many of us take for granted our understanding of where our food comes from. As the greater public continues to become more disconnected from the important role Minnesota farms play in putting wholesome and nutritious food on our plates, it is increasingly important to find ways to connect those dots. Increasing ag literacy in Minnesota will help students see the big picture and help them be more conscientious consumers in the future. As the former EV-W School Board Chairperson and current Midwest Dairy Corporate Board Member, I am...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff (Prize, name, ticket #) ,000 – Bob Swanson, 561 0 Bluegill – Andrew Marsh, 127 ,000 – Bill Weis Jr., 765 0 Crappie – Tom Lowman, 566 [post_excerpt],000 – John Hopfer, 972 0 Northern – Mike Holthaus, 424 Gun safe – Vicki Schuler, 387 0 Walleye – Craig Heneman, 499 Stevens 555E – Shawne Kramer, 363 0 Bluegill – Henry Landwehr, 930 All W Suit – Andy Hanke, 309 0 Crappie – Chris Gertken, 448 Power auger – Chris Stenger, 282 0 Northern – Dan Stommes, 462 Tikka T3x – Dan Eich, 651 0 Walleye...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Fun Bingo games, coffee, and dessert all free to seniors 55 and older from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, (second Wednesday each month) at Eden Valley Community Center.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Eden Valley Community Center will show “Dear Evan Hansen” at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4. A wonderful musical you will not soon forget. Sponsored by Eden Valley Citizens for Progress.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dorothy Brixius of Watkins died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Garden View Assisted Living in Watkins. She was 96. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery in Watkins. The Mass will be live-streamed at www.ertlfuneral.com. All are welcome, and the family respectfully requests that masks be worn throughout the services. Dorothy Brixius was born April 5, 1925, to Joseph...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Randy Ecker of Kimball died Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was 71. A public memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at Zion United Methodist Church in South Haven with Pastor Lori Artner officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. The service will be live-streamed on the funeral home website. A private scattering ceremony will take place later in the year at Randy’s farm in North Kingston Township. Randy Frank Ecker was born March 2, 1950, in St. Cloud to Ernest and Ruth...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff James “Jimbo” Espelund of Watkins died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. He was 68. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Military Honors will be provided by Litchfield Military Honor Guard. James Espelund was born March 14, 1953, to Oliver and Helen (McCarney) Espelund in Litchfield. Following graduation from Litchfield, he joined the Army where he served for four...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jan. 23, Philip Brandon Lundeen, 32 of Maple Lake, was arrested in Annandale on a Wright County warrant for fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance violations. Jan. 21, Andrew Karl Hanson, 52 of Maple Lake, was arrested in Clearwater on the charge of third-degree DWI. Jan. 21, Daniel Eugene Degrote, 41 of Buffalo, was arrested Buffalo on the charge of violation of a domestic abuse no contact order. Jan. 17, Robert James Batzel, 36 of South Haven, was arrested in Maple Lake on the charge of driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. There were...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 01/23/22, 02:00 am, Ordinance Violation (winter parking), Central Av S, City of Watkins: Citation Issued. 01/23/22, 02:09 am, Ordinance Violation, Cedar Av S, City of Watkins: Citation Issued. 01/23/22, 02:10 am, Ordinance Violation, Cedar Av S, City of Watkins: Citation Issued. 01/23/22, 02:22 am, Ordinance Violation, Cedar Av S, City of Watkins: Citation Issued. 01/23/22, 02:25 am, Ordinance Violation, Cedar Av N, City of Watkins: Citation Issued. 01/23/22, 02:33 am, Ordinance Violation, Central Av N, City of Watkins: Citation Issued. 01/23/22, 02:40 am, Ordinance Violation, Meeker Av N, City of...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mike Schultz (left) earned silver at the 2021 World Championship Snowboard Cross competition Friday, Jan. 21, in Lillehammer, Norway. Placing first was Canadian Ty Turner (center). Tyler Burdock (right) of Team USA placed third, and Chris Vos of the Netherlands took fourth in the nail-biting competition. Screenshot from live broadcast of the competition. “Monster” Mike Schultz is on a fast pace heading toward the 2022 Paralympics that begin March 4 in Beijing. Two World Championships in Lillehammer yielded Schultz two silver medals, in dual slalom snowboard and in snowboard cross. “I had an amazing day...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Sno Daze Week has kicked off at Eden Valley-Watkins Secondary, with Mykayla Ballard and Myles Dziengel being crowned 2022 Sno Daze Queen and King. (See more photos below, and on page 9.) Coronation followed a pep fest and variety show Monday afternoon, and the week was filled with dress-up days and special activities. The week also includes sporting events, culminating with a boys’ basketball game hosting the Kimball Cubs Friday evening. Sno Daze photos courtesy of José Carreno. … and Mykayla Ballard is crowned queen.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Sophomore Noah Stommes scores two for EV-W against Kimball Jan. 21. The Eagles won the night, 59-47. Staff photo by Amanda Garding. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins basketball boys defeated Royalton, 78-42, Tuesday, Jan. 18. Their next challenge was a Thursday appointment with Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City, and the Eagles dominated the Falcons, 80-57. On Friday, EV-W faced Kimball, and captured a 59-47 victory over the Cubs. Royalton game Eagles stats: Wyatt Moehrle, 4 points; Alex Haag, 26 points; Landon Neiman, 11 points; Nolan Geislinger, 7 points; Tyler Stanwick, 2 points; Myles Dziengel, 5...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist We have had another interesting past week around Minnesota. More snow came in from Friday into Sunday as three weather disturbances pushed across the state. Over the weekend most of the state saw two to four inches of snow. Off to our east in Wisconsin, some locations picked up more than six inches of snow from those three weather events. It turned cold again on Monday night as overnight low temperatures dropped from -15 to -25 in many locations, with wind chill values down to -35. It remained cold on Tuesday as...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, the Stearns County Dispatch Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash on County Road 1 near Heim’s Mill in Le Sauk Township. The area of road where the crash occurred was extremely icy at the time of the crash. -Kaitlyn Johnson, 23, of Montrose, was driving her 2005 Mazda passenger car when she spun out and was struck by Justin Gill, 29, of Sartell, who was driving a 2021 Chrysler Voyager van. While officers on scene were handling the crash, two additional two-vehicle crashes occurred along with...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Congratulations to the Boys’ Alpine Ski Team for taking first place, at the Annandale Invitational. Tommy Becker took first place and Andy Becker took fourth place. Great job, Becker boys! Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Deputy Paul Breth responded to a burglary call earlier this week. The caller was at his storage shed in Lynden Twp. and was reporting that someone had cut off his lock and replaced it with another. The business owner had cut the lock off for him and he was reporting missing items. Those items included an antique cash register worth ,000-,000, a 65” Sony flat screen TV, and a metal tool chest with a wooden top containing numerous tools. The tool chest is about 5 feet long and 3.5 feet wide. If you have any...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 9:57 p.m. -Wednesday, Jan. 19, the Meeker County -Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls of a motor vehicle injury accident on County State Aid Highway 19 at the intersection of 737th Avenue in North Kingston Township. Meeker Deputies, Kimball Fire, Dassel Rescue, Watkins Ambulance, and Mayo Ambulance responded to the scene. Deputies responded to find a vehicle that had left the roadway and crashed into a tree. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was identified as Joanna Mackereth, 32 of Litchfield. -Mackereth received serious injuries as a result of the accident...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Two EV-W basketball players were recently named athletes of the week for the Central Minnesota Conference. Senior Alex Haag scored a career-high 34 points and broke the school record with 10 three-pointers in a game. In three games, Haag scored 64 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and had six steals for the Eagles. In girls’ basketball, junior guard Whitney Jansen averaged 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals in two recent games. Submitted photos.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Senior Lucas Jansky goes up for two points against EV-W. Staff photos by Amanda Garding. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs defeated Royalton, 73-69, Thursday, Jan. 20; and on Friday, Kimball lost to Eden -Valley-Watkins, 59-47. Royalton game Kimball stats: Jamison Tubridy, 4 points, 3 rebounds; Gabe Becker, 28 points; Lucas Jansky, 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals; Skylor Gruba, 10 points, 5 rebounds; Jed Spaulding, 6 points; Ty Gustafson, 11 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists. “The game was very sloppy from the start. Both teams turned the ball over a lot, and we...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At the Region 5A Committee meeting this afternoon, EV-W’s Shelby Geislinger and Makullen Kleist were chosen as the 2022 Region 5A AAA winners. Both Shelby and Makullen will now advance to MSHSL State AAA competition, which takes place during the Boys Basketball State Tournament in March. This is a fantastic accomplishment! Please congratulate Shelby and Makullen for representing our EV-W community in such a positive way. Congratulations and good luck to both Shelby and Makullen at the State competition.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Eden Valley-Watkins Public Schools as a Common Sense District. Eden Valley-Watkins Public Schools has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to use the immense power of digital media to explore, create, connect, and learn, while limiting the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying. The recognition acknowledges our district’s commitment to creating a culture where our whole community is...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Mark Messman, Superintendent EV-W District #463 Weather and wind chill Living and working in Minnesota, we understand the adage that, “if you don’t like the weather, be patient, it will change!” Our Minnesota climate offers a variety of weather conditions that often require Superintendents to make difficult and time-sensitive decisions. When faced with weather-related decisions, I can assure you that the safety of our EV-W students and staff is always at the forefront. It’s a very difficult balance taking into account that we live in rural Minnesota, conduct school during the winter months, travel...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff This January marks the 20th annual National Mentoring Month, mentoring programs throughout the state will be celebrating the difference and real-life benefits of mentoring to the lives of young individuals with the message, Mentoring Amplifies. Mentoring Amplifies • Possibilities for students through one-on-one tutoring. • Exploration through sharing stories and life experiences. • Community by building relationships across generations and cultures. In Central MN, nearly 200 Foster Grandparent volunteers are a part of this effort, serving in schools, Head Starts, and other local non-profits. The volunteers of the Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program provide meaningful,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Sonnie DeHeer earned his 50th win during the New London-Spicer Invitational on Jan. 21. Staff photo by DeeAnn Schueller. Sonnie DeHeer earned his 50th win during the New London-Spicer Invitational on Jan. 21. Staff photo by DeeAnn Schueller.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Kimball basketball girls played and defeated Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa, 55-52, Tuesday, Jan. 18. On Friday, Eden Valley-Watkins defeated the Cubs, 54-26; and closing the week with a bang, Kimball edged out Spectrum, 47-46, on Saturday. BBE game Kimball hosted the battle of CMC undefeated teams, and BBE carried a top 10 Class A ranking. The Jaguars played without their leading scorer, but the Cubs also played without junior Kristen Hilbert, their second leading scorer. BBE jumped out 6-0, but junior Ellie Kuechle kept the Cubs close with a couple steals and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Gail Hudson, UMN Extension I’m looking outside at the piles of snow. As a gardener, I am highly motivated to attempt a fun method for starting plants outside (yes – outside!) for the spring. It’s called “winter sowing.” Turn a milk jug into a mini-greenhouse How about it – a growing season longer than 4 months? All it takes is a milk jug, a ruler, a sharp knife, magic marker, plastic labels, some potting soil, and seeds. This method is typically used to give your vegetables a good start – it’s great for cool season...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff EV-W Elementary/Middle/High Breakfast Monday: Whole-grain donut ring (sausage breakfast pizza – high school) or cereal, juice. Tuesday: Sausage breakfast pizza (cinnamon oatmeal – high school) or cereal, juice. Wednesday: Egg and cheese muffinwich (cinnamon oatmeal – high school) or cereal, juice. Thursday: Pancake sausage on a stick (mini maple pancakes – high school) or cereal, juice. Friday: Mini maple waffles (waffles – high school) or cereal, juice. EV-W Elementary Lunch Monday: Penne pomodoro sandwich or turkey and cheese hoagie or Newton meal, garden salad, corn, fresh vegetables. Tuesday: Chicken and waffle sandwich or ham and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Breakfast Monday: Banana bread slice (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Tuesday: Breakfast pizza (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Wednesday: Cinnamon streusel cake (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Thursday: Mini Eggo waffles (pancakes – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Friday: Vanilla frosted long John (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Elem. Lunch/High School (w/options) Monday: Crispy chicken tenders and whole-grain dinner roll or yogurt pak w/pretzel bites, (h.s. – ham and cheese on a bagel/crispy chicken sandwich/chef salad), steamed green beans, baby carrots,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins girls basketball team enjoyed another successful week. On Thursday, Jan. 20, the Eagles bested Maple Lake, 41-33 (half-time: EV-W, 19; ML, 16). Friday, EV-W topped Kimball, 54-26 (half-time: EV-W, 31; Kimball, 16). Maple Lake game EV-W Scoring: Katie Ruhland, 4 points; Kiera Stommes, 4 points; Whitney Jansen, 12 points; Katrina Schutz, 11 points; Jena Andersen, 7 points; E. Anderson, 3 points. Rebounds: Brooklyn Glenz, 2; Katie Ruhland, 2; Mykayla Ballard, 2; Kiera Stommes, 1; Whitney Jansen, 7; Katrina Schutz, 6; Jena Andersen, 3; E. Anderson, 3; Katelyn...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff A public performance of EV-W’s One-Act play “Tracks” will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, in the Peps Neuman gym at the high school. Admission is . The cast and crew of “Tracks” will compete Saturday, Jan. 29. at the One-Act subsection at Paynesville. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Teagyn Ludwig won first place at 120# at the New London-Spicer Invitational. Isaac Ortiz took third place at 152# at NL-S Jan. 21. Sam Nistler won fourth place at the NL-S Invitational. Rylan Schueller placed second at 170# at the NL-S Invitational. Sonnie DeHeer placed second at 182# at the Jan. 21 Invitational at NL-S. Austin Schlangen won first place at NL-S. Staff photos by DeeAnn Schueller. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins grapplers traveled on Tuesday, Jan. 18, to the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Triangular Meet; and on Friday, the boys competed at the New...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Eden Valley meals are delivered to your home by volunteers before noon Monday-Friday. Please order at least one day in advance by calling Mary Lou at (320) 453-4407 to order a meal. Watkins meals can be picked up curbside at St. Anthony Manor before noon Monday-Friday or can be home-delivered by calling Chrissy Elton at (800) 974-0289. Monday: Pepper steak/liver, mashed potatoes w/gravy, carrots, dinner roll w/margarine, gelatin w/whipped topping, milk. Tuesday: Baked chicken, baked potato w/sour cream, Italian blend vegetables, bread w/margarine, dessert, milk. Wednesday: Lasagna, California Normandy vegetables, bread stick, peaches, dessert, milk....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pre-registration for congregate meals at St. Anne’s is required one day in advance; call (320) 398-2211 ext. 13 between 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out. Meals served Monday-Friday at 12 noon. Masks required if not vaccinated. Meals are also available as hot take-out meals Monday-Friday, Meals-on-Wheels Monday-Friday, or frozen meal distribution weekly by appointment. Monday: Chicken patty on a bun, seasoned potato sticks, corn, dessert. Tuesday: Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, green beans, fruit, dessert. Wednesday: BBQ rib patty, scalloped potatoes, broccoli Normandy, bread, dessert. Thursday: Country-fried chicken, whipped potatoes w/gravy, mixed vegetables, bread, dessert....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Eden Valley Chamber held a ribbon cutting held on Thursday, Jan. 13. Lesage, Reynolds, and Welter at 101 Stearns Avenue East was sold to WealthCare, Inc. Pictured (from left) are Janice Sheets (Chamber), Sarah Raddatz and Austin Dufner (WealthCare, Inc.), Ronald Welter (previous owner of Lesage, Reynolds, and Welter), Chad Middendorf (new owner – WealthCare, Inc.), Steve Schmitt (Chamber), Ernie Junker (Chamber), Mary Middendorf (new owner – WealthCare, Inc.), Kris Kelm (Chamber); not pictured is Sam Phillipp (WealthCare). Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors help celebrate the excitement of Ridgewater College’s new Student Massage Center which opened to the public on the Hutchinson campus Friday, Jan. 21. Sharing the excitement are Ridgewater Allied Health Dean of Instruction Mary Leyk, Ambassador John Sommers, Ridgewater Technical Dean Matt Feuerborn, Ambassador Roman Bloemke, Ridgewater lab assistant Kiley Kruggel, Ambassadors Nicole Grobe, Angie Radke, and Calyn Liestman, Ridgewater Massage Therapy instructor Dr. Katy Lundell-Stuhr, Ambassador Joanna Jacobs, students Samantha Hovda and Shantelle Huls, Ambassador Mike Burnham, students Terresa Huselid and Chase Feltmann, and Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce President...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The River Lakes boys faced Brainerd Friday, Jan. 21, and lost to the Warriors, 3-0. Brainerd’s Jed Klang stopped all 32 shots he faced, and John Finnegan scored twice, as the Brainerd Warriors shutout the Stars, for a Central Lakes Conference victory. Alex Jones tallied a goal and assisted on both of Finnegan’s goals. Scoring First period: Brainerd; John Finnegan (Alex Jones) 3:56; Third period: Brainerd; Alex Jones (Ashton Extrand, Aden Extrand) 0:20; Brainerd; Finnegan (Jones) 2:58; Shots on goal: Brainerd 24, River Lakes 32; River Lakes goalie Carson Cronquist...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The River Lakes girls played a flawless three games of hockey last week. Commencing with Tuesday, Jan. 18, the Stars shut-out Buffalo, 3-0, at the Buffalo Civic Center. They followed up that victory with a 4-2 win over Pine City, on Thursday in Richmond. Then wrapping-up the week in style, River Lakes dominated Detroit Lakes, 14-0, on Saturday, at Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes. Buffalo game Shots on goal favored RL, 52-21. 1st Period – Scoring: RL – Storms goal (even strength) (McLellan, Wileman) 1:58. 2nd Period – Scoring:...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff University of Wisconsin-Stout Dean’s List for Fall 2021 semester South Haven • Erin O’Brien, Senior, BS applied mathematics and computer science Alexandria Technical & Community College Dean’s List for Fall 2021 South Haven • Kyara Banken UMN Crookston Dean’s List for Fall 2021 semester Watkins • Nathan K. Theis UW Oshkosh Fall 2021 Dean’s List and Honor Roll South Haven • Abigail Otto, Honor Roll UW-Eau Claire Dean’s List for Fall 2021 semester South Haven • Hunter Nyren, College of Arts and Sciences • Nicholas Nyren, College of Arts and Sciences Northern State University Dean’s...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Eden Valley Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Jan. 13. Eden Valley Lumber was sold to long-time employee Brent Boe on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Pictured (from left) are previous owners, Dan and Connie Haag, new owner Brent Boe, Eden Valley Area Chamber Ambassadors – Steve Schmitt, Kris Kelm, and Nancy McNab. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about possible careers with the DNR through paid summer internship opportunities. DNR summer interns will not only gain valuable experience and training, but also will help the agency create a healthy, sustainable, and livable Minnesota for future generations. The internship opportunities are located throughout the state and run the gamut of agency operations – including fisheries, forestry, park operations, invasive species watercraft inspection, communications, and more. Interns work 20 to 40 hours per week and receive a competitive...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff How’s the view up there? Come to the “Up, Up, and Away” brunch at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale and hear Deanna Robertson and Becky Billmyer share about their amazing hot-air balloon ride experience. You will be lifted up by the clarinet and saxophone music by Mike Gohman of Clearwater, and transported to a higher place as Elsie Friesen of Mt. Lake shares about being rescued and restored. Don’t forget to invite your friends and make your reservations by calling Ardelle at (320) 274-8336 or Betsy at...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has set up a wide variety of free online mental health classes for January and February 2022. They include classes such as Hope for Recovery, Family to Family, In Our Own Voice, Creating Caring Communities, Ending the Silence, Understanding Early Episode Psychosis for Families, a suicide prevention class called QPR – Question, Persuade, and Refer, a special QPR class for Agricultural Communities, and more. The classes are designed for family members and caregivers, persons living with a mental illness, service providers, and also the general public. Find a...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Kimball Fire & Rescue would like to thank the donors that showed up for our recent Red Cross blood drive. This drive would not be possible without the help from the dedicated active and retired men and women of the Kimball Fire & Rescue who volunteered their time to work the drive, the Legion Auxiliary which supplies the lunch for all the volunteers and Red Cross workers, St. Anne Church for opening their location for these drives, and the Tri-County News for publishing our notices. It’s wonderful to see the great things we can...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Thanks to all for the prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery. I know God heard your prayers because we are getting better each day. Also thanks to Watkins and Kimball Rescue for their help when we needed it. Loretta and Kathy Hokkala and family
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Anyone interested in supporting Kimball FFA is invited to an inaugural meeting of the Kimball FFA Booster. We will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in the Ag Room at Kimball Area High School. You can enter through the back doors and there will be signs directing you to the Ag classroom.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff If you are interested in joining Kimball’s High School Trap Shooting Team this Spring, there will be a sign-up meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, outside the Wirth Gym by the Hall of Fame wall. This is for students in grades 7-12. Students must have their firearm safety certificate to participate. If you have any questions, you can contact head coach Rob Kuechle at rjkuechle3@gmail.com.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Anyone interested in an Eden Valley Area Historical Museum – meeting to be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Eden Valley Community Center. Get informed on where we are in the process and find out what’s next. Share your ideas and suggestions. See you there.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Originally scheduled for Feb. 12, the Sustainable Farming Association’s (SFA) Annual Conference will be held 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fri., March 18, at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph. SFA made the decision to change the date in the interest of the health and safety of all in attendance, and in the ability to connect meaningfully in-person for their biggest event of the year. With more than a dozen farmer-led sessions – many chosen by SFA members – as well as children’s programming, an afternoon social, trade show, and more, the SFA Conference...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Christmas season at Hilltop Health Care Center and Garden View was blessed in many ways for our residents and tenants. At this time, we would like to thank everyone who helped to make this time special. Our thanks to all the people and organizations who came to decorate the outside areas of Hilltop and Garden View. It was wonderful and helped to brighten up their days and evenings. We thank all the people and organizations who remembered the residents and tenants with cards, extra bingo prizes, and gifts. They all had gifts to open...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Gerald “Jerry” Becker died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at his Watkins home, with family by his side. He was 75. A visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield, with prayers at 3 p.m. (The prayers will be live-streamed on the funeral home’s website.) Gerald “Jerry” Aloise Becker was born Feb. 27, 1946, in St. Cloud to Nicholas and Alice (Adolph) Becker. He received his education at the Forest City Country School and Litchfield High School. He was united in marriage June 4, 1966,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mary Lou Erickson of St. Peter, Minn., (formerly of Victoria) died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. She was 88. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at Mount Olivet West with Pastor Kurt Kalland officiating. The service will be live-streamed on the funeral home website at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com. Visitation will be at 12 noon, at the church. Burial will be at Ostmark Lutheran Church in rural Watkins at a later date. Mary Lou Brown was born March 7, 1933, in St. Cloud, the fifth child of Horace and Mary Brown of Kimball....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff SEPTEMBER Schools across the state prepared for students and staff to return to school. Kimball Schools began Aug. 30, and Eden Valley-Watkins Schools began Sept. 7. The Watkins Sportsmen’s picnic was held Sept. 5. A youth trap shoot contest was planned for the day as well. In the state amateur baseball tournament, the Clippers defeated the St. Patrick Irish, 2-0, on Sept. 5. The same day, the Clippers faced the Watertown Red Devils; a 6-3 loss for the Clippers meant they were done in the tournament, and they had missed the Final Four of the...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff NOVEMBER A food truck, Pearl Ridge Cake Shop owned by Michelle Ugstad of Kimball, opened Nov. 3 on the corner near the Kim-Built Tesoro station (at 135th Street and Highway 15). They offer coffees and hot chocolate, ice cream cakes, and other frozen treats. On Nov. 5, the EV-W Eagles took on Royalton in the Section 5AA championship game at St. John’s University. The Eagles won, 42-6, with 494 total offensive yards, 272 passing yards, and 222 rushing yards on the night. As section champs, they advanced to the state tournament. On Nov. 11, the...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff DECEMBER St. Ignatius Catholic Church held their annual Christ Child Luncheon Dec. 3, this year as a drive-through. Pre-ordered online, donors had a choice of six frozen hotdishes and two desserts. Santa Day in Eden Valley was held Dec. 4, thanks to the Eden Valley Lions, the EV-W Tri M club, and EV-W Community Ed. St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kimball held their Christmas Bazaar Dec. 4. The 25th annual Forest City Stockade Pioneer Christmas was held Dec. 4, at the stockade. Trinity Lutheran Church in Grove City held their annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff OCTOBER On Oct. 1, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) named Luke Becker (Kimball alum) the 2021 ACTE Region III Teacher of the Year, making him one of five finalists for the 2022 national ACTE title (which he won, at the end of this year). The Kimball Lions Club held its fall fish fry on Oct. 1 at the Willow Creek Park Lions Shelter. The Eden Valley Fire Department hosted an open house Oct. 2 at the fire hall. They had a bouncy house, fire truck rides, food, and more. Ostmark Lutheran Church...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, Stearns County Sheriff Deputies along with the Albany Fire Department responded to a snowmobile crash on the Lake Wobegon Trail. The crash was reported to be one quarter mile east of State Highway 238 near 360th Street in Albany Township. The caller advised the emergency communications center that they came across a snowmobile that had been traveling eastbound, left the trail, and struck a tree. They also reported the driver was conscious and appeared to have injuries to his right arm and right leg. After locating the scene,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Congratulations to the Boys’ Alpine Ski team, they are Team Champions for the St. Cloud Breakaways Alpine Invitational that was held Tuesday, Jan. 11. Tommy Becker (left) took first place, and Andy Becker (right) took second place; both are students at KAHS. Submitted photo. Congratulations to the Boys’ Alpine Ski team, they are Team Champions for the St. Cloud Breakaways Alpine Invitational that was held Tuesday, Jan. 11. Tommy Becker (left) took first place, and Andy Becker (right) took second place; both are students at KAHS. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda WhitenackSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Some people who receive monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments may need help managing their money. When we receive information that shows you need help, we’ll work with you to find the most suitable representative payee to manage your benefits. A representative payee receives your monthly benefit payment on your behalf and must use the money to pay for your current needs, including: • Housing and utilities • Food • Medical and dental expenses • Personal care items...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Leanne McCrate, RD, LD, CNSC Dear Readers, Just in time for many New Year’s resolutions, the US News and World Report has ranked the best diets. Coming in first for overall health (not just weight loss) was the Mediterranean Diet; the Flexitarian and DASH Diets tied for second place. A panel of nutrition experts ranked the diets based on seven categories: how easy it is to follow, the ability to produce short-term and long-term weight loss, nutritional completeness, safety, and their potential for preventing and managing diabetes and heart disease.(1) Most of us have heard...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Did you know that you can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to retire? And it takes less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and usually no required documentation. We’ll process your application and contact you if we need more information. To apply for Medicare and find other important information, visit http://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare. If you want to start receiving Medicare at age 65, you must apply for Medicare no earlier than three months before...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how to sign-up? Approaching 65 Dear Approaching, The rules and timetables for Medicare enrollment can be confusing to many new retirees, so it’s smart to plan ahead. Here’s a simplified rundown of what to know. First a quick review. Remember that original Medicare has two parts: Part A, which provides hospital coverage and is free for most people, and Part B which covers doctor’s visits and other medical services, and costs 0.10 per month for most enrollees...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The Jan. 5 meeting of the Eden Valley-Watkins school board began with newly appointed member Ben Stommes taking the oath of office. He will serve the remainder of Sarah Kuechle’s term. As this was the annual organizational meeting, committees were assigned to members, and the official bank, law firm, newspaper, and more were approved. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to discussion about teacher exhaustion because of COVID, absences, and extra strains on staff. Jayna Ruprecht was at the meeting, representing the teachers’ union. She took a survey...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist After some cold temperatures on Friday and Saturday, we started the warm up on Sunday. Highs returned to the 30s across much of the region. In addition to the mild temperatures, we had clouds associated with that warm front that pushed across the state. The mild temperatures continued on Monday and Tuesday as plenty of upper 20 and low- to mid-30s were found. It was also very windy on Tuesday as we saw some gusts to around 40 mph across parts of the state. The colder air will return on Wednesday as...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Available to people through a my Social Security account The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Minnesota available through its my Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/-myaccount. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that residents of Minnesota can use the portal for many replacement Social Security number (SSN) card requests. This will allow people to replace their SSN card from the comfort of their home or office. “I am pleased to offer Minnesota residents the safe, secure, and more convenient option for replacing their Social Security card through...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff “Monster” Mike Schultz (left) earned silver at the banked slalom World Championship Friday, Jan. 14, in Lillehammer, Norway. Teammate Noah Elliott (right) earned gold, outrunning Schultz by only a tiny margin. Photo courtesy of Gisle Johnsen. By Jean Doran Matua, Editor It’s been a very busy week for Kimball alum “Monster” Mike Schultz. He left for Norway on Jan. 8 and, after a few days of practice on the dual banked slalom run, he competed Friday afternoon (early morning here), Jan. 14, for the World Championship. The course is 200 meters long with a descent...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Nick Bowen of KAHS received his 50th win at Osakis. Staff photo by Becky Ehlinger.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Sam Nistler of EV-W earned his 100th win Jan. 13. Staff photo by DeeAnn Schueller.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Area High School held their District Spelling Bee Wednesday, Jan. 12. It included grades 6-8. The winner of the bee was Noah Merten (below). The winning word was “motley.” Noah is in the 8th grade.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Kimball girls traveled to Holdingford for an important CMC matchup Monday, Jan. 10. The Cubs entered the contest with no conference losses, and the Huskers had just one loss-to-date in the CMC. The Cubs jumped out in front first, 4-0, on a free-throw by sophomore Ava Molitor and a three-pointer by junior Ellie Kuechle. Molitor scored again to put the Cubs up 8-3, but the Huskers made a 10-point run, to take a 13-8 lead. At the 10-minute mark, junior Olivia Mortenson and senior Madelyn Hunt hit consecutive field...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Kimball boys basketball team had a split-decision week. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, the Cubs defeated Holdingford, 66-45. Then on Thursday, Kimball lost to a formidable Milaca team, 72-61. Holdingford game “Our defense really dictated the course of the game from the start. We were able to force a lot of turnovers and did a nice job of contesting shots. This helped start our offense, and we were able to get a lot of easy looks at the basket. When we substituted, there was no let down on defense or...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Lucas Jurek of KAHS received his 75th win at Alexandria. Staff photo by Becky Ehlinger.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Teagyn Lugwig of EV-W earned his 100th win Jan. 13. Staff photo by DeeAnn Schueller.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Blake Brutger took third place at Alexandria. Staff photos by Becky Ehlinger. Ace Meyer took third place Jan. 15 at Alexandria. Jack Bollman took 2nd at the Alexandria Big Ole Invitational Jan. 15. Nick Bowen took third place at the Alexandria invitational Jan. 15. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Kimball grapplers competed at the Alexandria Big Ole Invitational Saturday, Jan. 15. Team Results: 1 – Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg 128.0; 2 – Kimball Area 123.0; 3 – Albany 109.0; 4 – New York Mills 100.0; 5 – Alexandria Area 99.5; 6 – Minneota 92.0; 7 – Barnesville...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Carter Holtz of KAHS received the Outstanding Wrestler award at the Alexandria meet. Staff photo by Becky Ehlinger. Carter Holtz of KAHS received the Outstanding Wrestler award at the Alexandria meet. Staff photo by Becky Ehlinger.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Eden Valley Area Library and the City of Eden Valley are offering WalkFit at the Community Center. It’s a chance for the public to walk in the warm, comfortable environment of the Community Center from 2-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays unless the Community Center is booked for other purposes. No more dealing with icy walkways. Please use the library entrance, bring along some walking shoes and get fit. It’s all free. Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Rylan Schueller at 182# pinned his KMS opponent Jan. 13 at a home quad. Ryder Schmidt at 113# won by decision over his Pierz opponent. Armando Walker at 220# won by decision over his Pierz opponent. Isaac Ortiz at 152# won by decision over KMS. Staff photos by DeeAnn Schueller. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins grapplers hosted a quadrangular meet Thursday, Jan. 13. Collin Johnson’s fall at 220 pounds gave Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg the advantage it needed to beat Eden Valley-Watkins at Eden Valley. Alexandria Area defeated the EV-W Eagles, 45-33, in other action....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Ashton Hanan of KAHS was named outstanding wrestler at Osakis. Staff photo by Becky Ehlinger.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer It was another busy, successful week for the Eden Valley-Watkins girls basketball team. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, the Eagles edged-out Monticello, 54-53 (half-time: Monticello, 23; EV-W, 22). Thursday’s action saw EV-W defeat Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City, 50-39 (half-time: EV-W. 24; ACGC, 17). Monticello game EV-W scoring: Brooklyn Glenz, 7 points; Katie Ruhland, 12 points; Kiera Stommes, 2 points; Whitney Jansen, 16 points; Katrina Schutz, 5 points; Jena Andersen, 10 points; E. Anderson, 2 points. Rebounds: Brooklyn Glenz, 4; Katie Ruhland, 6; Mykayla Ballard, 1; Kiera Stommes, 1; Whitney Jansen, 12; Katrina Schutz,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff I was playing Hotter and Colder with my nephew and niece last weekend. That is where you hide something and say “Hotter/Colder” depending on how close they come to the item. The game is only fun if it isn’t 27 below windchill. Let me say, we played the game INSIDE. I am amazed at how cold the weather has been lately. Last week I didn’t leave my house for an entire week. Every once in a while I would open the door for fresh air, and the floor started making crackling sounds in protest. That,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Elem. (H.S.) Breakfast Monday: No school. Tuesday: Brekkie (same – h.s) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Wednesday: Mini donut and cheese stick (same – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Thursday: Mini pancakes (cheesy ham melt – h.s) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Friday: Cinnamon roll (same – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Elem. Lunch Monday: No school. Tuesday: All-American burger or crispy chicken sandwich, steamed broccoli, baby carrots, fresh vegetable, seasonal fruit,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff DNR reminds riders to stay sober, ride smart Snowmobile trail conditions vary throughout Minnesota but, in areas where there’s good snow, riders have been getting out with gusto. Snowmobile tracks are common sights in road ditches, on trails, and atop the ice. This year’s busy start to the riding season continues a surge in recent years of people riding snowmobiles to enjoy Minnesota’s outdoors. Gov. Tim Walz has declared Jan. 15-23 to be Snowmobiling Safety Awareness Week, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers remind all riders to brush up on safety and prioritize...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins bucket boys recently played a split-decision week. Coming out on the short end of a double overtime thriller, the Eagles lost, 90-84, to a scrapping Paynesville bunch Tuesday, Jan. 11. Ever determined and always confident, EV-W swallowed-up Holdingford, 51-27 -Saturday, Jan. 15, a game originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 14. Paynesville game The Eagles hit a 3-pointer at the end of regulation, to tie things at 69. In the first overtime, EV-W drilled two free-throws with six-seconds remaining, and forced a second OT. Eagles stats Wyatt Moehrle,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer In a make-up championship game from the Glencoe-Silver Lake Holiday Tournament, the G-SL Panthers defeated Eden Valley-Watkins, 66-59, on Monday, Jan. 10. Eagles stats Wyatt Moehrle, 5 points; Alex Haag, 18 points; Landon Neiman, 9 points; Nolan Geislinger, 2 points; Tyler Stanwick, 2; Myles Dziengel, 5 points; Parker Schultz, 6 points; Noah Stommes, 12 points. Assists: Wyatt Moehrle, 2; Alex Haag, 1; Landon Neiman, 6; Nolan Geislinger, 1; Myles Dziengel, 2; Parker Schultz, 1; Noah Stommes, 1. Rebounds: Wyatt Moehrle, 2; Alex Haag, 4; Landon Neiman, 6; Nolan Geislinger, 2;...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer It was an exciting dual meet for Eden Valley-Watkins Thursday, Jan. 13. Trailing by three points, heading to the final match of the day, Eagles’ Austin Schlangen produced a fall and gave EV-W a 39-34 victory. Additionally, Sam Nistler and Teagyn Ludwig each earned his 100th win in this match. Results 106 Stangl, Kyle (Pierz) over Bollin, Alex (EV-W) Fall 3:32; 113 Schmidt, Ryder (EV-W) over Young, Carter (Pierz) Decision 5-0; 120 Hennessy, Liam (Pierz) over Erpelding, Jordan (EV-W) Fall 1:09; 126 Ludwig, Teagyn (EV-W) over Brixius, Alan (Pierz) Fall...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Class A EV-W baseball state championship teams of 2010 and 2011 will be inducted into the EV-W Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony set to take place during halftime of the EV-W/-Kimball boys’ basketball game Friday, Jan. 28. After the game, there will be a short reception for the Hall of Fame Inductees in the Brooks Street Lobby. Family, friends, and fans of the inductees are invited to attend along with previous Hall of Fame inductees. 2010 – 27-0: The perfect season When the 2010 season ended with a 7-4 win over Sebeka...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At its Jan. 4 regular meeting, the Kimball city council approved a revised policy on preventing and unfreezing water and sewer lines. Because the new water meters now at each property in town can measure and report the temperature of water in the line, the city can notify property owners when they need to run water in order to prevent freezing of water and sewer lines. The policy revision shifts responsibility for connected water and sewer lines that are outdoors to the city rather than property owners; property owners will...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Bruce Geislinger requested support from the City of Watkins at its Jan. 13 council meeting for its building project. The club is building a 50’ x 120’ four-season practice building that will be available for use by the Watkins Clippers, the EV-W Eagles baseball team, and the city. The Clippers need 0,000 to put up the shell, and another 0 to finish the interior. The Watkins and Eden Valley Lions are combining efforts to apply for a Lions International grant. The Clippers request up to ,000 that is needed to...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff JULY The July 8 Tri-County News included a remembrance of the July 11, 2016, tornadoes that hit Watkins. The Holy Cross parish held their annual Pork Chop Trot on July 10. This year, instead of a fundraiser for the school, the event was held as a fun run with no advance sign-up needed. The Eden Valley Chamber business profile was of Fresh on 55/Eden Valley Wagyu, a small but efficient farm near Eden Valley that raises a variety of produce as well as Wagyu beef and other meat animals. The new Western View Apartments, near...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Joan Dickie of Garrison, Minn., died peacefully Sunday evening, Jan. 16, 2022, with her husband and daughter at her side. She was 81. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the First Baptist Church in Baxter, Minn. It will be live-streamed on the church website. Family and friends are invited to get together one hour prior to the service. Joan Fay Egan was born March 26, 1940, in the city of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, to Tom and Elsie Egan. She graduated from Portage la Prairie...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Ruth Dibley died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at N.C. Little Hospice in Edina. She was 99. A memorial service will be held at Community United Methodist Church in Monticello in the spring. Ruth Marion Trostad was born April 19, 1922, near Aneta, N.D., the youngest of nine children. Ruth attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Fargo, N.D., and she became an R.N. Her last six months of nursing school, February to August 1945, were spent at an Army hospital about 60 miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated in August 1945,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Becky Serie of St. Joseph, Minn., died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. She was 62. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at Ertl Funeral Home in Watkins. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Becky Arlene Wilmes was born March 2, 1959, in Bemidji. She was adopted at the age of six months by her parents Merl and Arlene (Zeman) Wilmes. She attended Russell Elementary School in Russell, Minn., until fourth grade, and then she attended Tyler Public School, graduating in 1977. During these years, Becky...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff MAY The Kimball Clean-up Day was held May 1, in the parking lot next to AM Maus & Son as usual. Ertl Hardware held an open house May 1 to introduce the non-livestock animal feed now available there. Kingston Mini Mart’s annual customer appreciation day was held May 1. The Ducks Unlimited Maine Prairie Chapter banquet was held May 1 at Powder Ridge. The Kimball Senior Scholarship organization held its annual Dessert Dash and awards ceremony May 5 at KAHS. 21 scholarships were awarded with a grand total of ,250 for this year. At its...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff AUGUST After a postponed 2020 season, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival returned starting Aug. 21 for the 2021 season. The Great Northern Theatre Company presented “The Wizard of Oz” July 30-Aug. 1, and Aug. 5-8, at ROCORI High School. The Stearns County 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction was held July 31, with a portion of proceeds supporting educational livestock opportunities for youth in Stearns County. The Watkins Clippers hosted the Kimball Express in a game to determine #1 seed going into the Region 11C playoffs. Kimball won the game, 12-1, to earn #1 seed; Watkins earned #2....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff JUNE On June 3, 25-year-old Keisa Lange of Kimball was found dead on a street in St. Cloud, having been shot in the head. Four were indicted for her murder in July: Deantea Davis, 23, of St. Cloud; Kenneth Carter, 25, of St. Cloud, Angela Jones, 33, of St. Cloud, and Alicia Lewis, 36. The Kimball American Legion Auxiliary attended the 6th District convention June 4-5 in Nisswa. From the Kimball unit, Dori Hamilton, Barb Hopewell, and Colette VanVleet were elected to the offices in the 6th District. J&R Family Market held a customer appreciation...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Candidates include (from left): Skylor Gruba and Kate Kraemer (Yearbook), Ellie Schindele and Olivia Mortenson (Choir), Gavin Loch and Abby Truenow (Band), Austin Decknatel and Avery Maus (Student Government), Queen Olivia Schneider and King Tommy Becker (Arts Club), Ace Meyer and Leah Schiefelbein (NHS), Evan Powell and Lilly Rhodes (Speech), Carter Groinus and Amber Stuhr (1-Act), Izaak Theis and Angelique Stewart (FFA). Congratulations! Submitted photos. Congratulations to our 2022 Sno-Daze King and Queen Tommy Becker and Olivia Schneider representing Arts Club.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Senior Skylor Gruba scores two. Staff photo by Amanda Garding. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs were defeated by Spectrum, 72-59, Tuesday, Jan. 4; then on Thursday, Kimball lost to Paynesville, 66-39. Spectrum game – Halftime score was 45-26, Spectrum Kimball stats: Gavin Loch, 2 points; Jamison Tubridy, 5 points; Gabe Becker, 17 points; Lucas Jansky, 5 points, 4 steals, 4 assists, 5 rebounds; Skylor Gruba, 20 points, 3 steals; Jed Spaulding, 4 points, 8 rebounds; Ty Gustafson, 6 points, 5 assists. “We started out slow and -Spectrum took advantage of that. They hit...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 01/09/22, 00:31 am, Motorist Assist, 667th Av, City of Watkins: Clear. 01/09/22, 20:02 pm, Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 15, City of Dassel: Citation Issued. 01/08/22, 10:06 am, Traffic Stop, CSAH 14, Darwin Twp: Warning. 01/08/22, 17:44 pm, Suspicious Activity, 305th St, Kingston Twp: Gone On Arrival. 01/08/22, 18:22 pm, Traffic Hazard, CSAH 11, Litchfield Twp: Gone On Arrival. 01/08/22, 23:23 pm, Public Assist, Park Av W, City of Eden Valley: Assisted. 01/07/22, 06:04 am, Traffic Hazard, St Anthony Blvd, City of Watkins: Clear. 01/07/22, 14:34 pm, Driving Complaint, MN Hwy...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist After a streak of days with bitterly cold temperatures, we warmed up on Saturday all across the state of Minnesota. High temperatures on Saturday were into the 20s above zero for much locations. However, many spots in southwestern Minnesota made it into the mid 30s. This was short-lived as a cold-front pushed back into the state. By Saturday afternoon, some locations had fallen into the lower teens. By Saturday night into Sunday, we fell even further as we were back into the deep freeze. Bemidji, Mahnomen, and Wadena all dropped to -15...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Cubs competed at the Osakis Silverstreaks Duals Friday, Jan. 7. Kimball was deemed “Team Champions” – and the Cubs’ Ashton Hanan received -“Outstanding Wrestler” of the Tournament accolades. -All-Tournament Honors: -Kimball Area Cubs: Ace Meyer, Ashton Hanan, Lucas Jurek, Jack Bollman. Results – Kimball 56, Osakis 13 106 Reggie George (OSK) Fall Connor Carlson (KIM) 3:03; 113 Mark Schiefelbein (KIM) Fall Simon Jacobson (OSK) :29; 120 Jacob Taplin (OSK) Maj. Dec. William Serbus (KIM) 18-4; 126 Mason Danelke (KIM) Dec. Christian Nathe (OSK) 8-7; 132 Jack Bollman (KIM) Fall...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Kimball traveled to play the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Falcons in conference play Friday, Jan. 7. The Cubs’ junior Kristen Hilbert’s left-handed post scoop began the scoring, followed by a field goal jumper by senior Madelyn Hunt. Junior Olivia Mortenson scored the next six straight for Kimball, as they jumped out 9-2. Junior Ellie Kuechle claimed a steal and layup next, followed by another Hilbert field goal and a Mortenson three ball to make it 16-2, Cubs. The Cubs continued with great defensive pressure, as they pushed their lead to 33-15 by...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor This week, Kimball’s own “Monster” Mike Schultz is in Norway for two weeks, in the second-most important competition of the season, a World Cup, second only to the Paralympics in March. This also marks his first competition in boardercross this season. Schultz will then be in Sweden for a week, then come home for a week, then British Columbia for another World Cup. Then he’ll be home for about two weeks, before heading to Beijing for the 2022 Paralympics that start March 4. The plan is to compete in both...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jan. 8, Kelly Ann Malquist, 57 of St. Cloud, was arrested in Annandale on the charge of DWI. Jan. 7, Chad Michael Rien, 50 of Cokato, was arrested in Cokato on the charge of domestic assault. Jan. 7, Darren James Jones, 36 of Cokato, was arrested in Stearns County on a Wright County warrant for fifth–degree Drugs and a Warrant for Hennepin County for Counterfeiting of Currency. Jan. 7, Nicholas Scott Simpson, 25 of Howard Lake, was arrested in Howard Lake on a Wright County warrant for domestic assault violations. Jan. 4, Bryant Joe Erickson,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 8:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, Stearns County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a house fire located at 1908 Bayberry Road in Fair Haven Township. Upon arrival, the home was nearly engulfed in flames. Two occupants, Ricky Pettis, 64, and Darwin Pettis, 80, were inside the home when the fire started. Both were both able to safely exit the home during the fire. A propane gas heater inside the home was being used to defrost pipes and is believed to be the cause of the fire. The home sustained significant damage. Darwin Pettis was evaluated...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Eden Valley-Watkins lost to Watertown-Mayer, 61-40, on Tuesday, Jan. 4, but on Thursday the Eagles gave Maple Lake all they could handle, and trounced the Irish, 60-19. Watertown-Mayer game – Eagles stats Wyatt Moehrle, 4 points; Alex Haag, 14 points; Landon Neiman, 4 points; Nolan Geislinger, 11 points; Myles Dziengel, 9 points; Parker Schultz, 4 points; Noah Stommes, 12 points, Phillip Reichert, 2 points. Assists: Alex Haag, 3; Landon Neiman, 4; Nolan Geislinger, 4; Tyler Stanwick, 2; Myles Dziengel, 1; Parker Schultz, 3; Carson Schmaltz, 1. Rebounds: Wyatt Moehrle, 4;...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pre-registration for congregate meals at St. Anne’s is required one day in advance; call (320) 398-2211 ext. 13 between 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out. Meals served Monday-Friday at 12 noon. Masks required if not vaccinated. Meals are also available as hot take-out meals Monday-Friday, Meals-on-Wheels Monday-Friday, or frozen meal distribution weekly by appointment. Monday: Chicken hotdish, peas and carrots, Mandarin oranges, dessert. Tuesday: Hamburger tomato casserole, corn, hot fruit, dessert. Wednesday: Bean and ham soup, lettuce salad, bread, hot fruit, dessert. Thursday: Sloppy Joe with a bun, tater tots, baked beans, dessert. Friday:...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Borrowers who were able to pause their federal student loan repayment will see their repayments postponed until May 1, according to KHEAA. The federal government had intended to have borrowers resume payments in February but decided to wait until May because of the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. KHEAA advises borrowers to make sure their loan servicer has their current contact information. If you don’t know who your loan servicer is, you can find it by logging into your account at –studentaid.gov. The information will be under the “My Loan Servicers” section. Your loan...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff On the coldest day of the year our poultry evaluation team was sizzlin’! The team won the region contest and punched their ticket to state. All four team members placed in the top 10 individually as well. Henry Lemke (far right) – 1st, Gretta Lemke (far left) – 2nd, Lexi Orbeck – 4th, and Mitchell Lipinski – 7th. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fall 2021 Academic Honors South Haven • Dawson Moon, Dean’s List Minnesota State University Moorhead Dean’s list Fall Semester 2021 Eden Valley-Watkins •Hunter Flaschenriem, Business Administration • Jayce Stenger, Physical Education, Developmental Adapted Physical Education Kimball • Emily Straley, Global Supply Chain Management, Certificate in Lean – Quality Management, Cert. in Custom Relationship Management Ridgewater College Fall Semester 2021 Dean’s List Kimball • Collin Gassler (Willmar campus) • Adam Hilbert (Willmar campus) • Sara Markwardt (Hutchinson campus) Watkins • Emma Baker (Willmar campus) • Allison Muonio (Willmar campus) •...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Mark Messman, Superintendent EV-Watkins District #463 Flexible Learning Friday A depleted workforce and COVID-related staff illnesses are forcing many Minnesota schools and others across the country to transition to virtual learning platforms. The current increase in cases is attributed to the -Omicron variant, and people returning from the Holiday break and vacation settings. At EV-W, we’re experiencing multiple unfilled teaching and support staff positions on a daily basis. This continues to place a large burden of duties, responsibilities and tasks on those staff left in the workplace. The increased workload for remaining personnel leads...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff EV-W’s Katrina Schutz has been named Central Minnesota Conference female athlete of the week. The sophomore forward averaged 20 points and 7 rebounds in two games for the Eagles. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff EV-W Impact/SADD members Megan Blonigen (left) and Dominick Johnson (far right) delivered 167 food items and [post_excerpt],129.87 to Mary Lou Niewind, a volunteer at the Eden Valley Food Shelf, on Thursday, Jan. 6. The group collected the food and money during a holiday food drive. Blonigen, an EV-W sophomore, spearheaded the drive. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Please call at least one day in advance. Meals may be picked up. For Eden Valley Senior Dining, please call at least one day in advance. Meals are delivered in your home by volunteers. Congregate dining is no longer available in Eden Valley. Please call LSS Litchfield kitchen at (320) 693-6203 to order Meals on Wheels to be delivered to your home. See Watkins menu below for meal choices. Monday: Orange chicken, brown rice, Oriental vegetables, Mandarin oranges, cookie, milk. Tuesday: Goulash, peas, garlic bread stick, tropical fruit, milk. Wednesday: Beef and bean burrito bake,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Eden Valley Area Library and the City of Eden Valley are offering WalkFit at the Community Center. It’s a chance for the public to walk in the warm, comfortable environment of the Community Center from 2-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays unless the Community Center is booked for other purposes. No more dealing with icy walkways. Please use the library entrance, bring along some walking shoes and get fit. It’s all free. Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Anna Mae Beste of Kimball died peacefully Jan. 9, 2022, at Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center in Litchfield. She was 78. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will hold a private ceremony. She will be buried at Saint Anne Cemetery in Kimball. Anna Mae was born Feb. 26, 1943, in Freeport, Minn., to Edmond and Elizabeth (Wiechmann) Mohr. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family. She was fun-loving, kind, generous, faithful, and honest. She was a positive person who always saw the good in everyone....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Matt Lantto of French Lake died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at St. Cloud Hospital. He was 93. Public visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale. A private funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in French Lake with Pastor Ralph Erickson officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in French Lake. The funeral will be live-streamed on the funeral home website. The family requests that attendees of the visitation and funeral wear a mask. Matt Alfred Lantto...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff MARCH A new bus company in the EV-W district took over for the previous two. 4.0 School Services, a Minnesota-based company that serves 23 other districts, purchased Eden Valley School Bus Lines (owned by Tim and Donna Theis) and Dockendorf Bus Service (owned by Ron and Mary Dockendorf), and began running the new bus service as of March 1. As March unfolded, EV-W Schools began implementing plans to return to in-person learning including, eventually, a five-day week. After a year hiatus, Sandy Holthaus’s recipe column resumed in the Tri-County News March 4. EV-W senior Josh...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff APRIL The front page of the Tri-County News April 1 proclaimed that the Kimball Cubs are the 2021 Class A Wrestling State Champions. With the very possibility of a state wrestling tournament in doubt much of the season, the 2021 state tournament did take place but under very strained circumstances – worst of all was not allowing spectators, which means the Cubs earned the state title to pretty much an empty house. Gavin Winter earned 5th place at 126# in the Individuals state tournament. The team took a victory tour through Kimball on Sunday afternoon,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor We all started 2021 with so much relief that 2020 was over, and hope for everything to soon return to normal. Already weary of the COVID-19 pandemic – and all that came with it – we were not ready for yet another year of it. And yet we faced it, we survived, and we managed to have some fun along the way. After so many festivals, fishing contests, concerts, anniversaries and birthday parties were canceled in 2020, we showed up in 2021 with extra gusto to party this year. Each...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff FEBRUARY Kimball hosted EV-W Feb. 4 in boys’ basketball. EV-W coasted to a 53-27 victory. At the 2021 Minnesota Newspaper Association virtual convention in January, the Tri-County News received six peer-judged awards: A full-page graduation ad for Leah Ruprecht won “best advertisement;” an ad for Lake Central Bank insurance won “best institutional ad;” the whole Tri-County News (for 2019-20) won “advertising excellence” with judges noting our “shop local” section as being particularly attractive and effective); photo awards were received for the Prince statue being created by Brodin Studios, and for the Watkins kindergarteners creating gingerbread...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Ellie and Morgan accepted a donation from the Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust to help fund post prom. The donation is made possible by Operation Round Up, a program where members and customers can round up their monthly bill to the nearest dollar, and Operation Round Down where employees choose to round down their paychecks. The spare change is placed in a trust and awarded through the Electric Trust. Pictured are Joan Euerle, junior Ellie Kuechle, senior Morgan Garding, and Theresa Nelson. Staff photo by Amanda Garding.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Sports Writer The Cubs competed at Fargo, N.D.’s Rumble on the Red Tourney, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 29 and 30. Team finishes – Top 30 of circa 55 teams: 1 – Jackson County Central, 156.5; 2 – Stillwater, 145.5; 3 – Bismarck, 111.5; 4 – Waconia, 110.5; 5 – Big Lake, 107.0; 6 – Royalton-Upsala, 96.5; 7 – New Prague, 95.5; 8 – Rapid City Stevens, 79.5; 9 – Dawson-Boyd – Lac Qui Parle – Montevideo United, 76.5; 9 – Wayzata, 76.5; 11 – Forest Lake, 75.0; 12 – Albert Lea Area,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 01/02/22, 6:37 p.m., Fire, 4th St N, City of Watkins: Clear. 01/01/22, 00:30 a.m., Alarm, CSAH 21, Kingston Twp: Clear. 01/01/22, 10:34 p.m., Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 55, Manannah Twp: Warning. 01/01/22, 10:51 p.m., Traffic Stop MN, Hwy 55, Manannah Twp: Warning. 12/30/21, 08:55 a.m., ATV Complaint, 229th St, Dassel Twp: Clear. 12/30/21, 2:25 p.m., Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 15, Dassel Twp: Citation Issued. 12/30/21, 2:49 p.m., Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 15, Dassel Twp: Warning. 12/30/21, 3:39 p.m., Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 15, Dassel Twp: Warning. 12/30/21, 4:02 p.m., Traffic...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Kimball Kruisers monthly 4-H meeting was held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Kimball Area High School. Roll-call was, “What is your favorite Christmas carol?” One of the most popular answers was Jingle Bells. During the meeting, the club discussed 4-H project bowl teams forming, and how we should use the money for the Helping Hands Food Shelf grant. At the end of the meeting, 4-Hers enjoyed a potluck meal and project talks by Emerson and -Madelyn Lindberg. Once done with the meal the 4-Hers were supposed to do a snow related activity...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack, Social Security Public Affairs Specialists, Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin We continue to add more services you can access through your secure my Social Security account. Use your personal my Social Security account to check your Social Security record and complete your business conveniently and securely from home or on the go. If you do not currently receive benefits, you can: • Request a replacement Social Security card. • Review your earnings history for accuracy. • See an estimate of your future Social Security benefits to help you plan when...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff EV-W Elementary/Middle/High Breakfast Monday: Pancakes (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Tuesday: Cherry frudel, string cheese, yogurt (cinnamon roll – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Wednesday: Pork sausage and cheese biscuit sandwich (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Thursday: French toast sticks (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Friday: Plain donut, string cheese, yogurt (egg-potato-cheese breakfast scramble – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. EV-W Elementary Lunch Monday: French toast sticks or ham and cheese sandwich or Newton meal, cheesy scrambled eggs, tri-tators, orange-glazed carrots. Tuesday: Cheesy beef...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Elem. (H.S.) Breakfast Monday: Brekkie (same – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Tuesday: Mini donut and cheese stick (same – h.s) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Wednesday: Cinnamon streusel cake (same – h.s) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Thursday: Cheesy ham melt (same – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Friday: Cinnamon roll (same – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Elem. Lunch Monday: All-American burger or BBQ...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Thank you dear friends and family for helping me celebrate my 75th birthday. Thank you to all who made this celebration a truly memorable time – one to list a lifetime. Sheryl
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff For transitioning and certified organic Midwest fruit and vegetable growers By Joleen Hadrich, U of M Scholarships are now available to help Minnesota organic fruit and vegetable growers participate in one-to-one farm business management guidance. Participants can work with instructors to improve their knowledge of accounting, budgeting, finance, tax management, and business analysis. In addition to instructor visits, tools such as the FINBIN database equip farmers with data to inform their decisions. The scholarship funds are available through the University of Minnesota in coordination with the Farm Business Management program of Minnesota State’s Center for...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pictured are Joan Euerle, junior Ellie Kuechle, senior Morgan Garding, and Theresa Nelson. Staff photo by Amanda Garding. Ellie and Morgan accepted a donation from the Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust to help fund post prom. The donation is made possible by Operation Round Up, a program where members and customers can round up their monthly bill to the nearest dollar, and Operation Round Down where employees choose to round down their paychecks. The spare change is placed in a trust and awarded through the Electric Trust.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jonathan and Jaime Slinden are pictured here at the 2021 MASWCD Convention. Submitted photo. Conservation practices are increasing across Minnesota to protect the land and waters, and those leading the efforts on their land were recognized recently at the state level. In December, the Jonathan Slinden family was honored as outstanding conservationists at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD). They were selected by the Meeker Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for the award. MASWCD hosted its convention Dec. 12-14 in Bloomington. Each year, the state’s SWCDs...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Please call at least one day in advance. Meals may be picked up. For Eden Valley Senior Dining, please call at least one day in advance. Meals are delivered in your home by volunteers. Congregate dining is no longer available in Eden Valley. Please call LSS Litchfield kitchen at (320) 693-6203 to order Meals on Wheels to be delivered to your home. See Watkins menu below for meal choices. Monday: Tater tot casserole, French cut green beans, dinner roll w/margarine, warm peaches, cookie, milk. Tuesday: Chicken wild rice soup, broccoli, pineapple, cookie, milk. Wednesday: Swedish...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Carter Holtz earned his 125th career win at Minnewaska on Dec. 14. Photo courtesy of Carly Serbus. Hank Meyer with a pin to take first on JV 160 lbs. Action photos courtesy of Becky Ehlinger. Ashton “Shuggs” Hanan pinning his opponent. Ace Meyer after a win. By Pat Garry, Sports Writer The Cubs competed at Fargo, N.D.’s Rumble on the Red Tourney, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 29 and 30. Team finishes – Top 30 of circa 55 teams: 1 – Jackson County Central, 156.5; 2 – Stillwater, 145.5; 3 – Bismarck, 111.5; 4 – Waconia,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has set up a wide variety of free online mental health classes for January and February 2022. They include classes such as Hope for Recovery, Family to Family, In Our Own Voice, Creating Caring Communities, Ending the Silence, Understanding Early Episode Psychosis for Families, a suicide prevention class called QPR – Question, Persuade, and Refer, a special QPR class for Agricultural Communities, and more. The classes are designed for family members and caregivers, persons living with a mental illness, service providers, and also the general public. Find a...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dear Readers, The New Year is upon us, and along with it come those resolutions. There is room for improvement in all our lives, right? As many as 70% of Americans will resolve to eat healthier in 2022. Others will set a goal to exercise regularly. And, of course, many will seek to lose weight. Eating healthier is a lifestyle change; it’s as simple as that. There is no such thing as magic. There are no pills to melt fat away, and no diets to trick your body into burning calories more efficiently. We have...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pre-registration for congregate meals at St. Anne’s is required one day in advance; call (320) 398-2211 ext. 13 between 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out. Meals served Monday-Friday at 12 noon. Masks required if not vaccinated. Meals are also available as hot take-out meals Monday-Friday, Meals-on-Wheels Monday-Friday, or frozen meal distribution weekly by appointment. Monday: Spaghetti noodles w/tomato meat sauce, carrots, garlic bread, lettuce salad, dessert. Tuesday: Parmesan chicken breast, baked potato w/sour cream, bread, vegetable, dessert. Wednesday: Beef tips in gravy, egg noodles, vegetable medley, pears, dessert. Thursday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, cream style...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Deane Morrison, U of M In January, Venus emerges from its short trip between Earth and the sun to become a “morning star.” It begins a rapid climb over the southeastern horizon in mid-month, making its way toward much dimmer Mars. Try looking just before the sky starts to lighten on the 29th. Venus will be to the upper left of a thin waning moon, and Mars will be between them but closer to the moon. The bright star off to the upper right of this assemblage is Antares, the heart of Scorpius. Its...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Fire & Rescue will sponsor the American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at St. Anne’s Church. Every time you donate blood you help save a person’s life. What bigger difference can you make in a person’s life, than to give them life itself? For donor eligibility questions, including health questions, call (866) 236-3276 and select option #3. You may schedule your appointment online at http://redcrossblood.org, at 1-800-Red Cross, contact any fire/rescue member, or call Tom Ehlinger (320) 250-2411. Please bring Photo ID or Donor Card. The need is constant....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff As I sit here in our VRBO in Decorah, Iowa, writing this column, we have just finished Anderson Christmas 1.0 and will be celebrating the Holthaus Christmas 2.0 in about two hours. (Cousin Christmas 3.0 has been pushed back to January.) I am understandably tired but not stressed. I guess I have learned to let things go. Easy recipes and disposable pans are lifesavers. Where I really drop the ball is pictures. Sixteen guests for Christmas Eve and Christmas day and only one photo taken: my parents with a few dogs on their laps as...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Marilyn Hurrle of St. Augusta died peacefully Dec. 31, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 83. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta with Rev. Matthew Crane officiating. Entombment will take place in the parish mausoleum following the Mass. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, and after 9:30 a.m. Friday, both at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish Center. Live-streaming will be available through the St. Mary Help of Christians Facebook page. Marilyn was born...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Craig Eder of Watkins died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, after a courageous battle with metastatic stage IV colon cancer. Craig elected to be cremated. He was 47. A celebration of Craig’s life will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the St Anthony’s Church parish center in Watkins. Everyone is invited to come share a meal, laughter, and favorite Craig Eder stories. Craig Steven Eder was born Oct. 2, 1974, to Frank and Sharon Eder, the third of four sons. He was a 1993 graduate of Eden Valley-Watkins Secondary school. He played...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Lawrence Hedeen of Paynesville died peacefully in the first hours of Jan. 2, 2022. It was a quiet Sunday morning in the home, on the farm in rural Paynesville, that he loved and shared with his wife Mary. He was 91. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Peace United Church of Christ in Eden Valley with Rev. Bill Baldwin officiating. Burial will be at Manannah Union Cemetery in Manannah. Visitation will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Williams Dingmann Funeral Home in Eden Valley, and one hour prior to...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kenneth “Kenny” Schmidt died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2021, of Large B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (DLBCL) complicated by a massive stroke. He fought valiantly and courageously for more than a year, receiving various treatments. He was 82. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fair Haven with Pastor David Buchs officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. before the service. Burial will be in Fair Haven Cemetery. Kenneth Melvin Schmidt was born Oct. 3, 1939, to Ted and Ada (Meyer) Schmidt in his family’s farmhouse in Fair Haven...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pamela Loesch of Kimball died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital. She was 53. A celebration of life gathering will be held at Iten Funeral Home Chapel in Browerville from on Sunday, Jan. 2. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Pamela Ann Bryniarski was born June 10, 1968, to Ken and Dorothy (Krist) Bryniarski. Pam grew up in Browerville and graduated from Browerville High School. She then moved to St. Cloud/Sartell where she worked at Fingerhut for many years, and then at Northway Eye and Contact Lens Center....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Marvin Adolph died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at his Kingston Township home, with his daughters at his side. A private funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 3, with Fr. Tom Olson officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Kimball. Marvin John Adolph was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Maine Prairie Township to William and Irene (Becker) Adolph. He grew up in the Kimball area. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II on the USS Clinton, USS Iowa, and USS Los Angeles. He was united in marriage...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff It was quite a Christmas weekend with all the snow and slippery driving conditions. The first winter storm hit the state on Christmas Day. There were crashes statewide due to the snow that hit the region. In one incident alone in west central Minnesota, a crash along I-94 near Ashby reportedly had some 65 cars involved. Officials say that about 30 other vehicles were not damaged and were able to drive away. Thankfully, there were no fatalities in the crash. On a personal note, my sister Debbie, my brother-in-law Tony, and my nephew Andy were...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Eagle basketball player Noah Stommes was recently named Central Minnesota Conference male athlete of the week. The EV-W sophomore recorded 21 points, 22 rebounds, and 4 assists in two games. He also had his first double-double.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles hosted a Holiday Tournament, Tuesday, Dec. 21. Losing to Osakis, 58-49, the Lady Eagles defeated a good Morris team, 64-54. Osakis game EV-W Scoring: Brooklyn Glenz, 2 points; Katie Ruhland, 7 points; Mykayla Ballard, 3 points; Kiera Stommes, 2 points; Whitney Jansen, 4 points; Katrina Schutz, 21 points; Jena Andersen, 6 points; E. Anderson, 4 points. Rebounds: Brooklyn Glenz, 1; Katie Ruhland, 5; Mykayla Ballard, 3; Kiera Stommes, 1; Whitney Jansen, 7; Katrina Schutz, 5; Jena Andersen, 6; E. Anderson, 6; Katelyn Utecht, 2. Assists: Brooklyn...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins boys defeated Pierz, 81-63, last Thursday, Dec. 23 (half-time score was 44-30, EV-W). Eagles’ stats Wyatt Moehrle, 8 points; Alex Haag, 21 points; Landon Neiman, 8 points; Nolan Geislinger, 14 points; Tyler Stanwick, 2 points; Myles Dziengel, 9 points; Parker Schultz, 7 points; Noah Stommes, 12 points; Assists: Wyatt Moehrle, 3; Alex Haag, 1; Landon Neiman, 2; Nolan Geislinger, 4; Myles Dziengel, 2; Parker Schultz, 1; Noah Stommes, 6; Rebounds: Wyatt Moehrle, 5; Alex Haag, 4; Landon Neiman, 7; Nolan Geislinger, 1; Tyler Stanwick, 4; Myles Dziengel,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dec. 25, Coy Thomas Coolen, 26 of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of violation of a domestic abuse no contact order. Dec. 24, Taylor Morgan Hesse, 26 of Richmond, was arrested in Southside Township on the charge of domestic assault. Dec. 22, Branden Ross Dornquast, 47 of Buffalo, was arrested in Maple Lake on the charge of third-degree DWI refusal to test. Dec. 22, Devin Michael Dougherty, 33 of South Haven, was arrested in St. Michael on a Wright County warrant for second-degree DWI violations. Dec. 22, Kenneth Davon Lewis, 30 of...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Legal Notice State of Minnesota County of Stearns District Court Seventh Judicial District Court File No.: 73-PR-21-8684 In Re: Estate of Ralph B. Boecker, Decedent. Notice of Informal Probate of will and informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated January 28, 2009. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Sally J. Boecker. whose address is 111 – 3rd Street S.E., Melrose, MN 56352, to serve as the personal representative of the...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 12/26/21, 00:50 am, Ordinance Violation, CSAH 1, Litchfield Twp: Warning. 12/26/21, 01:51 am, Agency Standby/Assist, 592nd Av, Manannah Twp: Clear. 12/26/21, 07:47 am, Welfare Check, MN Hwy 22, Manannah Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 12/26/21, 09:42 am, Animal Complaint – Dog, Stearns Av W, City of Eden Valley: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 12/26/21, 13:38 pm, Trespass, CSAH 4, Dassel Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 12/26/21, 14:46 pm, Civil, 627th Av, Forest Prairie Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 12/26/21, 16:30 pm, Suspicious Activity, Central Av S, City of Watkins: Clear. 12/26/21, 19:16 pm, Welfare Check,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins matmen competed at the Minnewaska quadrangular last Tuesday, Dec. 21. EV-W lost to Minnewaska, 50-28; they defeated New London-Spicer, 57-18; and the Eagles fell to Dawson-Boyd – Lac Qui Parle – Montevideo United, 39-34. Minnewaska match 106 Wildman, Miles (Minnewaska) defeated Forfeit, (Eden Valley-Watkins) === {Forfeit} (Score: 0-6); 113 Johnson, Torii (Minnewaska) defeated Bollin, Alex (Eden Valley-Watkins) === {Fall 1:19} (Score: 0-12); 120 Smith, Chase (Minnewaska) defeated Erpelding, Jordan (Eden Valley-Watkins) === {Fall 0:45} (Score: 0-18); 126 Ludwig, Teagyn (Eden Valley-Watkins) defeated Ankeny, Nick (Minnewaska) === {Maj...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff After a few years absence, the EV-W Men’s Alumni Basketball Tournament is back for 2022. The one-day tournament is set for Feb. 19. For more information or to register, email Tom Jansen at tjansen@evw.k12.mn.us.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The River Lakes hockey boys defeated Fergus Falls, 2-1, Tuesday, Dec. 21, at River Lakes Civic Arena. 1st Period – Scoring: RVRLKS – Blaschko goal (even strength) (Schultz) 2:17; RVRLKS – Fink goal (even strength) (Wright) 16:15. Penalties: King, RVRLKS (Elbowing, Minor, 2.0 min) 16:39. 2nd Period – Scoring: FERGUS – Thacker goal (even strength) (Zierden, Stenstrom) 7:47. Penalties: King, RVRLKS (Roughing, Minor, 2.0 min) 13:39; Scheierl, RVRLKS (Tripping, Minor, 2.0 min) 16:54. 3rd Period – Penalties: Zierden, FERGUS (Tripping, Minor, 2.0 min) 2:26; Thielke, FERGUS (Interference, Minor, 2.0 min)...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Helen Perrault of Edina died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. She was 81. A private memorial gathering will be held in Spring 2022. Helen Kramer was born in Watkins. She moved to Minneapolis where she established her home and raised her family. Helen is survived by her son John (and Maribel) Perrault; sisters Mary (and Bob) Tischner, and Rosie (and Jim) Fleischhacker; brother Michael (and Bonnie) Kramer; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff We would like to announce the winners from the EVC4P “Light up the Valley” 2021 Christmas lighting contest. We were excited to have 12 entries this year. I drove around and checked them all out, and I want to tell you I am glad I wasn’t voting. They were all beautiful, and I know the judges struggled to make their choices. Congratulations to the winners: EVC4P community Christmas Lighting contest winners 1st place – Bob Stenger, 14629 Hwy. 22 in Eden Valley. Submitted photos. • 1st place – 0 Valley Bucks – Bob and Becky...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Young gymnast Lauren Schultz is already making a name for herself. Training three days a week for the past three years at Granite City Gymnastics in Waite Park, Schultz recently competed in her first state gymnastics meet in this her first year of competition. Schultz competed in Level 3 Jr C at the state competition. She placed 15th in state with her highest all-around score of 34.150. She placed ninth on the vault with a score of 8.625. And her GCG team took ninth place. Lauren and her team placed...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Last week marked the 13th anniversary of professional athlete Mike Schultz becoming a lower-leg amputee after a horrible snowmobile racing accident. As horrific and devastating as that time was, Schultz has more than overcome adversity; he has turned it into something that has put him on top of the world, in more ways than one. Named to the Team U.S.A. Paralympic team in September, Schultz has been in training both in the U.S. and in Europe. The 2021-22 world-level competitive season is fully under way, and Schultz spent this past...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Back in January 2021, Kimball alumnus Luke Becker received the International Technology and International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Teacher Excellence Award. He also received the ACTE Excellence Award from the Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education; this put him in the running for the regional award yet to come. In March, he received the Minnesota Technology and Engineering Educators Association High School Teacher Excellence Award. Then in October, Becker was named 2021 ACTE Region III Teacher of the Year. As such, he was one of five finalists for...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist Winter has officially arrived. The winter solstice took place on Tuesday at 9:59 a.m. our time. With the winter solstice, it is the “shortest day” of the year as far as daylight for for the northern hemisphere. The good news is that going forward, the days will begin to grow longer as far as daylight starting on Wednesday until the summer solstice. The region has seen a more active weather pattern when it comes to snow. We saw some snow once again across the northern- half of the state on Tuesday. A...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 11:01 p.m. Thurday, Dec. 16, Stearns County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the area of 43610 125th Avenue in Brockway Township for a rollover crash with possible injuries. Upon arrival, deputies found the driver, Emmalee Hollermann, 16 of Burtrum, with passengers, Anthony Martin, 17 St. Joseph, and Aaron Gonzales, 16 Sauk Centre, outside of an overturned 2010 Dodge Ram. It appeared Hollermann had been traveling southbound on 125th Avenue when she had hit a patch of ice, over-corrected the vehicle, and went into the east ditch where the vehicle rolled an unknown number...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dec. 20, Anthony Todd Robert Barton, 29 of Annandale, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for domestic assault. Dec. 19, Nathan David Smith, 30 of Kimball, was arrested in Southside Township on the charge of second- degree DWI. Dec. 17, Hipolito Carlos Esparza, 36 of St. Cloud, was arrested in Maple Lake on a Stearns County warrant for third-degree assault. Dec. 16, Precious Joyce Brown, 28 of Bismarck, N.D., was arrested in Clearwater Township on the charge of second-degree sale of a controlled substance. Dec. 15, Picabo Alejandra Rodriquez, 21 of Annandale,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 8:18 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a semi rollover at CSAH 2 and 395th Street in the City of Watkins. Meeker County Deputies, Watkins Ambulance, Watkins Rescue, and Watkins Fire responded to the scene. When deputies arrived, they learned Byron Weigelt, 62 of Atwater, was driving south on CSAH 2 into the City of Watkins and didn’t see the curve at 395th Street due to the fog. The semi and trailer, which was filled with milk, rolled onto its side. Approximately 6,000 gallons of milk...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 12/19/21, 16:22 pm, Domestic, 604th Av, Manannah Twp: Arrest. 12/19/21, 17:09 pm, Litchfield, 604th Av, ARREST: Carol Marie Timm, 57, Domestic Assault – Misdemeanor – Intentionally Inflicts/Attempts to Inflict Bodily Harm on Another. 12/19/21, 18:51 pm, Civil, 280th St, Dassel Twp: Civil. 12/19/21, 19:29 pm, Lost Property, 237th St, Darwin Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 12/19/21, 21:09 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident, CSAH 11, Litchfield Twp: Report Taken. 12/18/21, 01:54 am, Motor Vehicle Accident with Animal, MN Hwy 24, Forest City Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 12/18/21, 06:05 am, Ordinance Violation, Meeker Av...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 3:46 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Stearns County Emergency Communication Center received a report of a building fire located the address of 17216 Heatherwood Drive in Paynesville Township. The address is approximately 1/2 mile east of the City of Paynesville. It was reported that two neighbors noticed smoke coming from a detached outbuilding on the west side of the property. Both neighbors went to the outbuilding and noticed heavy black smoke coming from it. They then contacted the Stearns County Emergency Communication Center and the property owner, Dale Hess, 58, who was not...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Kimball School Board held their Truth In Taxation hearing beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, with the regular meeting following. The consent agenda was approved including approval of hiring two paraprofessionals and accepting the resignation of one para. A change in girls’ basketball coaching was included also. The principals reported on upcoming Course Registration Guide, a grant received by FACS department, World’s Best Workforce report, lockdown, successful holiday programs, PIE raffle, and hiring an additional special education instructor. Superintendent Widvey reported on final HVAC units to be installed over break, MSBA Winter Conference,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Great River Regional Library is pleased to partner with the City of Kimball in providing reading, literacy, and information resources to the community. Due to a recent evaluation of the open hours in the Kimball Public Library, adjustments will be effective Jan. 3, 2022. We are confident that this adjustment best aligns with the needs and schedules of the library users. Here is an overview of the current schedule and the new schedule at the Kimball Public Library. Current schedule Monday – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2- 7 p.m. Tuesday – Closed Wednesday – 10 a.m.-1...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Eden Valley Area Library received a grant from Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust for bookshelves in the amount of [post_excerpt],000. Pictured from left are Theresa Nelson, Helen Grothe – EVAL Board President, Patricia Schlangen – EVAL Volunteer, and Wendy Hellwig. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Stearns County Auditor/Treasurer Randy Schreifels would like to inform Stearns County residents who have renewed tabs through http://drive.mn.gov or by mail that their tabs will be delayed due to a statewide supply issue from 3M. Customers should not expect to receive their tabs until the end of January. Payments will still be processed and records updated. The Department of Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) will notify affected customers with an email or letter. Law enforcement is aware of the issue. This delay does not affect those who renew in-person at either of the Stearns County License...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff State of Minnesota County of Stearns District Court Seventh Judicial District Court File No.: 73-PR-21-8641 In Re: Estate of Roberta Jean Rapp, Decedent. Notice of informal probate of will and informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated September 7, 2021. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Lisa Rapp, whose address is 138 – 8th Avenue North, Waite Park, MN 56387, to serve as the...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Nancy McNab, Eden Valley Chamber President Are you looking for a really great Christmas gift for someone on your list, anyone, especially someone really hard to buy for? We have an awesome idea for you. December’s Eden Valley Area Chamber Showcase is shining their focus on Mary Lou’s Therapeutic Massage. Whether seeking relief for a medical condition, searching for a method to deal with the stress of daily living, or wanting to maintain good health, more and more people are turning to therapeutic massage therapy. Mary Lou May started her business in Eden Valley...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: Mortgagor: Ashley M. Schmatz, a single person Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. Dated: March 28, 2019 Recorded: April 01, 2019 Stearns County Recorder Document No. A1540798 Assigned To: Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. Dated: November 27, 2019 Recorded: December 2, 2019 Stearns...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Olivia Asfeld of Hometown Nutrition received a plant from the Chamber. Submitted photos. Erin Bollman (second from left) at Diva’s Inc receives a plant from the Kimball Area Chamber of Commerce. On Wednesday, Dec. 1, members of the Kimball Area Chamber of Commerce presented plants to two new area businesses. Hometown Nutrition is currently located on Highway 15 and is owned and operated by Olivia (Fischer) Asfeld. Olivia explained how her business started and has exceeded the companie’s expectations for the projected numbers. She also explained that she has surpassed businesses in much larger cities....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Regular Meeting Board of Education November 17, 2021 Ind. School District 739 Kimball, MN Chair Schreiner opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. with members Becker, Mahlum, and Gallagher in attendance in-person, and members E. Helgeson and K. Helgeson in attendance virtually. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. Motion by Becker, seconded by Gallagher, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0 by roll-call vote. Community participation included reports from Kimball Activities Director Clay Anderson, Kimball Area High School Grade 6 teacher Patty Bauerly, and ICS representative Ryan Hoffman. Motion by Becker, seconded...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff On Sunday, May 30, family members of Joann Hendricks gathered to plant three trees in her memory at the David Hendricks Memorial Park north of Casey’s. The family would like to send a special “thank you” to Bruce and Betty Ann Nystrom Mancini, Carolyn Hendricks McCarthy family, and Scott and Vicki Powers for their generous memorial donations.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor In an effort to respond to customer feedback and focus group comments, and to make the grocery pick-up site in Kimball more sustainable, Cash Wise will implement several changes starting next week. Here are some of the improvements that will begin on Sunday, Dec. 26. • Afternoon pick-up hours will be extended (and the weekday morning pick-up slot will be eliminated). Monday through Friday, orders placed by noon may be picked up between 3:30- 7 p.m. that same day. (Orders may be ordered up to seven days in advance, for...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff It will be 16 months on -Christmas day since Peter has been fighting-the-bite. His trach has been out for six weeks, and respiratory needs are improving. Peter was moved to Courage Kenny Rehabilitation in Golden Valley on Dec. 8., and he can have visitors. His right side is still very weak. Even though he is making more progress, he still has a very long and difficult road to recovery. If you are able to make any size of a donation to assist with medical bills, lost income, and transportation needs, it would be greatly appreciated....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff While recent snow in parts of Minnesota has many snowmobile enthusiasts excited to take their first ride of the season, most of the state’s trails are not yet groomed and ready to ride, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Riders can expect to find uneven conditions and should check local trail reports before venturing out. Minnesota’s snowmobile trails officially open Dec. 1 each year. Regardless of the date on the calendar, though, several conditions must be met before trails can be groomed: • The ground must be frozen. Where trails cross wetlands, 15...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Citizens Bank Minnesota and its employees were excited to help organizations and families in need this Holiday Season. Our Main Office in New Ulm partnered with Brown County Family Services through their Adopt-A-Family program to help an area family by purchasing clothing, hats and mittens, a grocery card, and household items. Our Watkins Branch was able to purchase toys, clothing, hats and gloves, plus a grocery card to help a family in their area. Our Lafayette Branch donated funds to the Lafayette Charter School along with the Sibley East Adopt-A-Family Program. Our La Salle Branch...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Stearns County Board of Commissioners adopted the County’s final budget and levy for 2022. The Board approved a 7 million budget, with just under half, million, coming from a property tax levy. The budget was approved on a 4-to-1 vote, with Commissioner Jeff Mergen voting against the proposal. Spending is up million in next year’s budget, an 8.4% increase, but there is also an increase in revenues of million along with a large increase in the use of fund balance of .5 million, with [post_excerpt].8 million being set aside for future...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Please call at least one day in advance. Meals may be picked up. For Eden Valley Senior Dining, please call at least one day in advance. Meals are delivered in your home by volunteers. Congregate dining is no longer available in Eden Valley. Please call LSS Litchfield kitchen at (320) 693-6203 to order Meals on Wheels to be delivered to your home. See Watkins menu below for meal choices. Monday: Salisbury steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll w/margarine, dessert, milk. Tuesday: Baked chicken, baked potato w/sour cream, broccoli florets, bread w/margarine, dessert, milk. Wednesday:...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff I have been struggling to get into the Holiday season this year. The tree is up, but ornaments seem to be very slow going. Presents are bought, but only a few wrapped; and don’t even get me going on outdoor Christmas lights. Everything seems to take a mountain of effort. I’ve tried to remedy the situation with hours of Christmas music, taking a class on outdoor patio pot decorating, and a full day of the Hallmark Channel in which I just yelled at the television … it’s the same story over and over; you know...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff During this season of giving, consider donating blood, the gift to help save people’s lives. The American Red Cross is having a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the St. Anthony Parish Center in Watkins. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RedCross (1-800-733-2767) or register on-line at –redcrossblood.org or use the Blood Donor App. Invite a friend or family member to donate with you. Encourage students to donate as first time donors are needed. For donor eligibility questions, including health questions, call (866) 236-3276 and select option #3. On the day of the...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jill Pertler “Slices of Life” Quite often, each morning before getting dressed I check my weather app to get the prediction for the upcoming day. Yesterday I caught myself hoping the sun would be shining and the skies blue. Then it dawned on me. There wasn’t a question whether the sun would be shining. Likewise for the blueness of the skies. Both were an undeniable “yes.” In that moment, I realized something obvious and important: the sun always shines. The sky is always blue. Every day, without a doubt, 365 days a year. Each day...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Betty Johnson of Brooten, formerly of Dassel, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood. She was 66. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Dassel with Pastor Darren Olson officiating. Burial of the urn will be at the Dassel Community Cemetery in the spring. There will be a time to gather one hour prior to the service Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the church. Betty Lee Johnson was born June 24, 1955, to Richard and Betty Irene...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Nancy McNab, Eden Valley Chamber President Little did we know when we ordered the traveling award from County Line Engraving for the Eden Valley Area Chamber’s first annual State Street Holiday Contest, that we would be calling them today and asking that they engrave the first winner’s name on the plaque so we could present it to … County Line Engraving. Lori and Dave Teicher, owners of County Line Engraving “adopted” tree #1 – the “Charlie Brown” tree to decorate as part of the Chamber’s contest. Lori was expecting our call today so she...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 12/12/21, 00:40 am, Drugs, Parker Av W, City of Dassel: Citation Issued. 12/12/21, 10:15 am, Vehicle Lock Out, Western Cir, City of Watkins: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 12/12/21, 16:29 pm, Suspicious Vehicle, US Hwy 12, Dassel Twp: Clear. 12/12/21, 21, ARREST: Luke Michael Holmgren, 31, Drivers’ Licenses – Driving restrictions: Drive/operate/control motor vehicle w/o ignition interlock.; Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle; Traffic – Open bottle law; drinking and consumption; crime described; Carrying Pistol While Under Influence of Alcohol: Concentration 0.10 or more; Neglect or Endangerment of a Child/Neglect;...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEARNS SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 73-PR-21-4702 Estate of Basil A. LaPlant, Decedent. NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that on Jan. 7, 2022, at 8:45 a.m., a remote hearing will be held in this Court at 725 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, October 4, 2012, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Dorma McCabe,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At its Dec. 7 regular meeting, the Kimball city council accepted the resignation of council member Amy Blaskowski, declaring a vacancy, and calling for a special election in November (since there is more than two years left of her term). The council will appoint someone to serve on the council in the interim. No one appeared for the Truth in Taxation hearing. The council discussed issues with snow plowing in town, and they approved the MnDOT cooperative agreement for snow plowing. The council agreed to post the soon-to-be-vacant Zoning Administrator/Utility...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dec. 11, McKenzie Nicole Smith, 24 of St. Cloud, was arrested in Clearwater on a Washington County warrant for violation of an order for protection. Dec. 11, Edwin Albert Dlugopolski, 61 of Litchfield, was arrested in Buffalo on the charges of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, false information to law enforcement and driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. Dec. 10, Richard Allen Mitchell, 27 of Cokato, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety violations. Dec. 9, Shawn Michael Wendt, 44 of Kimball, was...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 2:44 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, Stearns County Deputies received information that the St. Cloud Police Department was responding to the report of shooting that had just occurred. Information was also broadcast about a suspect vehicle and possible direction of travel. Several minutes later, two Stearns County Deputies located the potential suspect vehicle on Interstate 94, west of Highway 24, near the Stearns/Wright County border. The deputies attempted to stop the vehicle but it fled eastbound on I-94. The pursuit continued for several miles, and assistance was provided by the Minnesota State Patrol and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Meghan Johnson stands in the 2,200 square feet of retail space of her new store, MN Made Kaleidoscope, in downtown Kimball. Some may remember the space as the old Red Owl in town, but her renovations make it look fresh and new. Staff photo by George Matua. By Jean Doran Matua, Editor About a year ago, Meghan Johnson of Fair Haven started a side business making and selling hand-made décor and other items. She was looking for a suitable space for a pop-up shop for this Holiday season when she found the Kimball space: it...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist Portions of the state of Minnesota saw more than 20 inches of snow on Friday into early Saturday. East St. Paul reported the most snow with 21 inches from this system. Close behind was Woodbury with 20 inches of snow. Other spots such as Bloomington had 18.5 inches, Jordan had 17.7 inches (where my daughter Rachel and family live), Burnsville reported 17.5 inches, and Apple Valley, South St. Paul, and Savage all had 16.5 inches of snow. Closer to home, Kimball reported 3 inches, St. Cloud 2.5 inches, Paynesville 2.2 inches, and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff EV-W sophomore Isaac Ortiz hangs onto his Foley opponent at the Paul Bunyan Wrestling Tournament in Brainerd Saturday, Dec. 11. Ortiz took fifth at the tournament. Staff photos by DeeAnn Schueller. EV-W sophomore Sonne DeHeer against his Foley opponent at the Brainerd tournament Dec. 11. DeHeer placed seventh for EV-W in the tournament. EV-W junior Sam Nistler against his Foley opponent at the Paul Bunyan tournament Dec. 11. Nistler was the highest-ranking EV-W wrestler at the end of the tournament, placing second. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins wrestlers competed at the Paul...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 8:03 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible drunk driver southbound on MN Highway 15 heading toward Dassel. Within 10 minutes the vehicle was located by a Meeker County Deputy and a traffic stop was initiated. The driver fled and the pursuit continued south on MN Highway 15 from Dassel. The vehicle was stopped approximately two miles south of Dassel without further incident. The driver was identified as Luke Holmgren, 31 of Paynesville. During the investigation, deputies learned the driver was intoxicated. Deputies also learned...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The River Lakes boys hockey team played a couple of “close ones” last week, commencing with a 3-2 overtime loss to Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato Tuesday, Dec. 7. Closing out the week Saturday, Dec. 11, the Stars slid-away with a 3-2 victory over Coon Rapids. Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato game 1st Period – Scoring: LDC – Larson goal (even strength) (Evjen, Gustafson) 6:27. Penalties: Schulzetenberg, RVR (High-Sticking, Minor, 2.0 min) 14:38. 2nd Period – Scoring: LDC – Hillmann goal (even strength) (Gustafson) 0:35; RVR – King goal (even strength) (Pientka, Sowada) 3:16. Penalties: Evjen, LDC (Interference,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff One day while walking to school, My eyes teared up and my mouth did drool. There directly in front of me, Was a beautiful dark chocolate tree. I jumped up and down laughing with glee, Thinking how great this day was to be. As I grew closer it smelled so sweet, I trembled from my head to the soles of my feet. Could this be happening as I drew near, Afraid if I blinked it would all disappear. There were all shapes and sizes of candy galore, It was like nothing that I had seen...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Preschoolers at St. Wendelin’s Catholic School gather around a manger scene talking about Baby Jesus. They know that Jesus is coming soon, and they are so very excited for His arrival. This humble manger is situated in the main hallway of the school. Students frequently walk by this holy scene and silently reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior. Students and staff at St. Wendelin’s wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The River Lakes girls hockey team finished last week’s action with a win and a loss. On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the girls defeated -Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato, 4-1 at the Litchfield Civic Arena, and Thursday’s decision went to St. Cloud’s favor, as the Icebreakers captured a 5-1 victory over River Lakes at the St. Cloud MAC. Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato game 1st Period – Scoring: RL – McLellan goal (power play) (Blattner) 9:05. 2nd Period – Scoring: LDC – Hillman goal (even strength) 4:28; RL – Storms goal (even strength) (Hess, Blattner) 12:58; RL – Roeske...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At their Nov. 10 regular meeting, the Eden Valley-Watkins School Board accepted the resignation of Sarah Kuechle from the board after serving 11 years. They asked for interested candidates to come forward, and four did. They answered several questions and, at their Dec. 1 meeting, the board agreed to appoint Ben Stommes to fill out the three remaining years of Kuechle’s term. Formal appointment will be at the January board meeting. (The other three, and anyone else interested, is encouraged to run for election when the opportunity comes.) Stommes is...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Please call at least one day in advance. Meals may be picked up. For Eden Valley Senior Dining, please call at least one day in advance. Meals are delivered in your home by volunteers. Congregate dining is no longer available in Eden Valley. Please call LSS Litchfield kitchen at (320) 693-6203 to order Meals on Wheels to be delivered to your home. See Watkins menu below for meal choices. Monday: Chef’s choice, vegetable, bread, fruit, dessert, milk. Tuesday: Ham, au gratin potatoes, peas, dinner roll w/margarine, dessert, milk. Wednesday: Sloppy Joe on a bun, broccoli...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pre-registration for congregate meals at St. Anne’s is required one day in advance; call (320) 398-2211 ext. 13 between 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out. Meals served Monday-Friday at 12 noon. Masks required if not vaccinated. Meals are also available as hot take-out meals Monday-Friday, Meals-on-Wheels Monday-Friday, or frozen meal distribution weekly by appointment. Monday: Hamburger Stroganoff, egg noodles, vegetable medley, bread, fruit compote, dessert. Tuesday: Meat loag, whipped potatoes w/gravy, corn, dinner roll, dessert. Wednesday: Brat on a bun, potatoes, vegetable, dessert. Thursday: Scrambled eggs, sausage patties, hash brown triangle, applesauce, dessert. Friday: Christmas...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Senior dining sites in Maple Lake, Annandale, and Kimball will be closed for the week of Dec. 27-31 and reopen Monday, Jan. 3.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – 2021 fall graduation. Virtual commencement exercises will be Sunday, Dec. 19, in Milwaukee • South Haven, Michael Vossen, College of Letters and Science, Master of Science.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Come celebrate Sheryl Graphenteen’s 75th birthday with us at an open house from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at South Haven City Hall. No gifts, please.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jean Matua “From the Heart” Bob Dole died last week, at the ripe old age of 98. He was a true public servant: serving in the military, in the Senate, and running for president. He was a straight-shooter. He knew how to “disagree without being disagreeable,” truly a lost art these days. He said what he meant and meant what he said, so all knew exactly where he stood, unwavering, to either agree or disagree with him. Unlike too many politicians today, he did not have multiple personas or multiple stories, depending on his audience...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Minnesota State University Moorhead will award degrees to more than 500 students during its fall commencement program Thursday, Dec. 16, in the university’s Nemzek Fieldhouse. The 1 p.m. ceremony also includes about 147 graduate students. For those who can’t attend commencement, it will be streamed live online at http://www.mnstate.edu/registrar/graduation/. The following students from your area are expected to graduate. (Name, Major (Degree), High School, City) • Shelby Geiser-Norgaard, Curriculum & Instruction (MS), Hutchinson High School, Watkins. • Abigail Larson, Psychology (BA), Maple Lake High School, Saint Augusta.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Eden Valley Community Center will show “The Star” at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. Free movie, -popcorn, and beverage. Sponsored by Eden Valley Citizens 4 Progress.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Area High School will host its annual District Spelling Bee at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in the high school cafetorium for grades 6-8. If any homeschooling students in grades 6-8 are interested in participating in the Spelling Bee, please email Melissa Winter at melissa.winter@kimball.k12.mn.us. Homeschooling families must register with Scripps (cost 5) in order to participate in the District Spelling Bee competition. The alternate snow day is Jan. 12.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff After a year of lower influenza (flu) rates in 2020, flu season is back with a force in 2021. In just the past week medical experts have seen cases more than double in Minnesota. Minnesota is back on track for a regular flu season, says Jill Foster, M.D., a pediatric infectious diseases physician at the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview. She talks about the importance of getting the flu vaccine, how the COVID-19 pandemic might impact the flu season, how to keep yourself safe and more. Q: How are the flu...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Paul Schmidt of Rice Lake died Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. He was 86. There will be no funeral service at this time. The family plans to have a picnic at a later time to celebrate Paul’s life. Paul Henry Schmidt was born Jan. 6, 1935, to John and Mary Schmidt. He graduated high school in 1952. He married his loving wife Shirley on May 5, 1956. Together they had four children: Jerry, Jodie, Penny and Jack. Paul worked for Model Stone Ready Mix Company for 41 years; he retired in 1996 by Rice Lake. Paul...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Lennora “Lenny” Schill died Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital. She was 79. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta with Rev. Matthew Crane officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be after 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church in St. Augusta. Lennora was born March 5, 1942, in Nashwauk to Joseph and Gladys (Marshall) Malv. She married Kenneth Schill on Feb. 4, 1961, at St. Luke’s Church in Clearwater....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Rodney “Rod” Robinson of Kimball died Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Good Shepherd Cottages in Sauk Rapids. He was 84. Private inurnment will be held at a later date in Maine Prairie Cemetery with arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota. Rodney James Robinson was born April 16, 1937, in Kimball to Marvin and Gertrude (Garrison) Robinson. He grew up in Kimball. He started his education in Douglas, Alaska, before the family moved back to Kimball prior to the start of World War II. He finished his education in Kimball, graduating in 1956. He married Alice...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist The state of Minnesota was hit by two snowstorms over the weekend. The first one hit Saturday into Saturday night. This brought the heaviest snow across northern Minnesota where 6 inches of snow or more fell. Much of central and west central Minnesota picked up 1 to 4 inches of snow. A more powerful winter storm pushed across Minnesota on Sunday into Sunday night. An additional 12-18 inches of snow fell in parts of northeastern Minnesota. The other issue was strong winds on Sunday into Monday of 40+ mph which produced white-out...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 12/05/21, 01:09 am, Disturbance, Central Av S, City of Watkins: Clear. 12/05/21, 15:48 pm, Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 55, City of Watkins: Warning. 12/05/21, 15:56 pm, Public Assist, 570th Av, Litchfield Twp: Clear. 12/05/21, 17:05 pm, Traffic Stop, CSAH 34, Litchfield Twp: Citation Issued. 12/05/21, 17:20 pm, Agency Standby/Assist, CSAH 3, Manannah Twp: Arrest. 12/05/21, 18:45 pm, Disturbance, CSAH 14, Darwin Twp: Report Taken. 12/04/21, 01:01 am, Shooting Complaint, CSAH 27, Kingston Twp: Gone On Arrival. 12/04/21, 05:54 am, Traffic Stop, CSAH 34, Darwin Twp: Citation Issued. 12/04/21, 06:48 am,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dec. 5, Kayla Marie Hauwiller, 22 of Annandale, was arrested in Monticello on Wright County warrants for fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance and DWI violations. Dec. 4, Blake Joseph Lorentz, 18 of Albertville, was arrested in Maple Lake Township on the charge of second-degree DWI. Dec. 3, Joseph Lee Anderson, 43 of South Haven, was arrested in Southside Township on a Wright County apprehension and detention order for disorderly conduct, and the charge of interference with a 911 call. Dec. 3, Aaron Daniel Nelson, 25 of Brooten, was arrested in Crow Wing County on...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dec. 5, Kayla Marie Hauwiller, 22 of Annandale, was arrested in Monticello on Wright County warrants for fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance and DWI violations. Dec. 4, Blake Joseph Lorentz, 18 of Albertville, was arrested in Maple Lake Township on the charge of second-degree DWI. Dec. 3, Joseph Lee Anderson, 43 of South Haven, was arrested in Southside Township on a Wright County apprehension and detention order for disorderly conduct, and the charge of interference with a 911 call. Dec. 3, Aaron Daniel Nelson, 25 of Brooten, was arrested in Crow Wing County on...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Notice of Filing Kingston Township Election Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Kingston -Township Meeker County, State of -Minnesota, that filing for town office will be held for a two-week period beginning December 28, 2021, through January 11, 2022. Affidavits of -Candidacy shall be filed with the township clerk at 35359 – 732nd Ave., Kimball MN 55353 between the hours of 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Filing will close at 5:00 p.m. on -January 11, 2022. Candidates have until January 13, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. to withdraw from the township election. Filing fee is...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff On Saturday, Dec. 11, 94 students will graduate from Northern State University at its 2021 winter commencement. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center. Delivering the commencement address will be Dr. Kristi Bockorny, associate professor of management and marketing, the 2021 NSU Foundation Faculty Excellence Award. Student speaker will be Jacob Swanson, 2021-22 president of the Student Government Association. The ceremony will be live-streamed through the Northern State University Facebook page, the NSU Graduation and Commencement page, and locally through cable channel 12. Listed below is one graduate from...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a lifestyle change program designed for people with pre-diabetes. It is based on the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) curriculum and the NDPP’s standards. Among people 65 years and older, 23.1 million have pre-diabetes. Research has proven that this program cuts the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 71%. Participants will learn how to make lasting lifestyle changes, such as eating healthier, adding physical activity into daily routines, and improving coping skills. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) is proud to announce its 2022 Scholarship Program, which will award up to five ,000 scholarships to high school juniors. All students currently enrolled in 11th grade and attending a Minnesota public, private, or parochial school, or a home-study program, are eligible to apply for this program. Since its inception in 2001, the MAT Scholarship Program has had over 2,000 submissions and 92 winners. Applicants should submit a written essay using critical thinking on the topic of promoting awareness of township government by May 1, 2022. Winners will be...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 6:24 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single-vehicle rollover near the address of 29126 County Road 32 in Zion Township. Stearns County Deputies arrived on scene and learned that a 2006 Nissan 350Z driven by Maxwell Joseph Anderson, 19 of Paynesville, was traveling eastbound on County Road 32 when Anderson reached to grab something inside the vehicle. The Nissan left the roadway and struck a road approach. It continued onto the neighboring property, rolled several times, and came to a rest on its roof....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff FILING NOTICE FOR MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Maine Prairie Township, Stearns County, State of MN, that filing for town office will be open from 8:00 a.m. -December 28, 2021, through 5:00 p.m. -January 11, 2022. Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed at the Maine Prairie Township Hall, 7551 Dellwood Road, Kimball, MN 55353. Filing fee is .00. Call for an appointment at (320) 398-2905 or (320) 398-5902. Office to be filled: One (1) Supervisor for a three-year term. Candidates may withdraw from filing until 5:00 p.m. January 13,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 9:06 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one-vehicle personal injury accident in the 32000 block of CSAH 2 in Forest City Township. Meeker County Deputies, Litchfield Fire, Litchfield Rescue, Mayo Ambulance, and Lifelink Helicopter responded to the scene. When deputies arrived they learned that Madison Guza, 18 of Watkins, was driving south on CSAH 2 when she left the roadway hitting an approach and then striking a tree. The roads were covered in frost and are believed to be a factor. Guza was airlifted...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Notice of filing for Fair Haven Township Notice is hereby given to residents of Fair Haven Township that filing will begin -December 28, 2021, through 5:00 p.m. -January 11, 2022. Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed at the Fair Haven Town Hall, 5205 Cty. Rd. 44, South Haven, MN 55382. Filing fee is .00. Call for an appointment at (320) 291-1740. Offices to be filled are: Supervisor for a three-year term, and Clerk for a two-year term. Questions? Call (320) 291-1740. Leslie Rose Fair Haven Township Clerk Published in the Tri-County News Dec. 9 and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff From making a gift budget to determining travel plans, the list of decisions this holiday season can feel never-ending. University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management Professor Kathleen Vohs, is a consumer psychologist and has studied the impact of decision fatigue, the stress caused by making too many decisions. She shares what to keep in mind this holiday season. Q: What does decision fatigue look like over the holidays? Prof. Vohs: The holiday season is a time of a lot of decisions. Who’s hosting the family gathering this year? What should I bring to dinner?...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Elem. (H.S.) Breakfast Monday: Breakfast loaf and cheese stick (same – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Tuesday: Yogurt parfait with fruit and granola (breakfast pizza – h.s) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Wednesday: Cinnamon streusel cake (same – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Thursday: Breakfast pizza (cheesy ham melt – h.s) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk. Friday: Cinnamon roll (same – h.s.) or choice of cereal, graham crackers, fruit, vegetable, juice, milk....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Jill Pertler “Slices of Life” This could be a difficult time of year for me. It might be. A year ago, we were discovering my husband was gravely ill. We were on vacation when he entered the emergency room of the hospital – alone. It was during COVID. No visitors were allowed. Then, nine days later, we learned he could very well die. The doctor called me personally to tell me this news. She was kind. She didn’t like being the messenger. But she vowed to smuggle me in that very night. And she did....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Lt. Col. Charles “Chip” Rankin Col. Timothy Kemp Army Col. Timothy Kemp relinquished command of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, to Army Lt. Col. Charles ‘Chip’ Rankin in a ceremony Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Training and Community Center in Rosemount, Minn. “I enlisted as a private nearly 28 years ago and have had the honor of serving our great State multiple times on state active duty and our Nation on three combat deployments. It’s a tremendous honor that I get to continue to serve as the commander of...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Wrap their ‘Sharing Tree’ gifts Yes, the Kindness Club is at it again sharing their love and kindness to a needy little boy and girl. As their latest Community Outreach Program, the club members decided to draw names from the parish “Sharing Tree.” Purchases were then made of jeans and sweaters for the children whose names were selected. The Kindness Club was delighted to include in these gifts many fun extras to add to the excitement when the gifts are opened on Christmas day. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Education for farm women to be offered in Southern Stearns County By Katie Drewitz, U of M Extension University of Minnesota Extension is committed to supporting women in agriculture and the unique opportunities and challenges they face. Our collaboration with Annie’s Project brings these women together to gain valuable insights into important matters affecting their lives, all while building a network of supportive peers. We will cover five specific risk management topics and facilitate discussions relevant to their farm business and community. Course topics will include financial reporting, human resources, legal, market risk, and production...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pictured (from the left) are Bob Doyle, Melrose Food Shelf; Renee Anderson, Mother of Mercy Foundation; Bud Heidgerken, Freeport Community Center; Tim Wingate, Melrose Food Shelf; Joyce Rademacher, Project Give-A-Gift; Janet and Chris Kerfeld, Sauk Centre Sno-Cleats; Kathy Struffert, Sauk Centre Ambulance; Chuck Marks, Operation Round Up® Trust Board member; Cara Norling, Melrose Area Women of Today; Jean Johnson, Honor Quilts; Kallie Larson, Albany Southsiders 4H Club; and Carolyn Carlson, Honor Quilts. Submitted photo. Stearns Electric’s Operation Round Up® Program contributed ,952 to 62 area organizations in November. Through the Operation Round Up® program, Stearns...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Stearns County Highway Department warns that plowing or shoveling snow from your driveways or sidewalk onto a public road can get you into trouble. Plowing or shoveling snow from driveways and sidewalks onto public roads and streets may be punishable as a misdemeanor (Minn. Statutes 169.42 and 160.2715). Misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to 0 and/or a jail sentence of up to 90 days. Snow dumped, plowed, or shoveled onto a roadway can create a real hazard not only for motorists but also for snowplows. Even heavy snowplows have been damaged...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Please call at least one day in advance. Meals may be picked up. For Eden Valley Senior Dining, please call at least one day in advance. Meals are delivered in your home by volunteers. Congregate dining is no longer available in Eden Valley. Please call LSS Litchfield kitchen at (320) 693-6203 to order Meals on Wheels to be delivered to your home. See Watkins menu below for meal choices. Monday: Orange chicken, brown rice, Oriental vegetables, Mandarin oranges, milk. Tuesday: Beef goulash, peas, garlic bread stick, tropical fruit, milk. Wednesday: Beef and bean burrito bake,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Wrap their ‘Sharing Tree’ gifts Yes, the Kindness Club is at it again sharing their love and kindness to a needy little boy and girl. As their latest Community Outreach Program, the club members decided to draw names from the parish “Sharing Tree.” Purchases were then made of jeans and sweaters for the children whose names were selected. The Kindness Club was delighted to include in these gifts many fun extras to add to the excitement when the gifts are opened on Christmas day. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff • Browning X-bolt Hells Canyon 270win – Orwin Simmons • Savage 555 O/U 12 ga – Mark Brutger • Tikka T3x Lite SS 270win – Lance Smallwood • Beretta A300 Ultima 12 ga – Barney May • Benelli Super Nova syn 12 ga – Heather Kipf • Savage Axis II SP 223rem – Rick Ertl • Remington 870 Express 12 ga – Marty Kramer • Ruger 10/22 wood 22 LR – Tommy and Amy Rodine • 0 Scheels Gift Card – Tom McCann • 0 Scheels Gift Card – Fran Vossen
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pre-registration for congregate meals at St. Anne’s is required one day in advance; call (320) 398-2211 ext. 13 between 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out. Meals served Monday-Friday at 12 noon. Masks required if not vaccinated. Meals are also available as hot take-out meals Monday-Friday, Meals-on-Wheels Monday-Friday, or frozen meal distribution weekly by appointment. Monday: Chicken cordon bleu, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, bread, dessert. Tuesday: Mushroom-onion pork chop, whipped potatoes w/gravy, green bean casserole, dinner roll, dessert. Wednesday: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, broccoli, bread stick, dessert. Thursday-Christmas Dinner: Ham w/pineapple-mustard sauce, cheesy potatoes, vegetable,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The 2021 Pioneer Christmas took place at the Forest City Stockade on Saturday, Dec. 4. At right, Ed and Rose Borman with their Percheron team Doc and Matt provided horse-drawn wagon rides throughout the day. There were also craft demonstrations, various foods, and the stockade buildings decorated for Christmas for a festive time for all visitors. Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mr. and Mrs. Claus, with lots of helpers from the EV-W Tri M club, hosted Santa Day at Eden-Valley-Watkins High School on Saturday, Dec. 4. There were crafts, a free lunch, and of course the requisite visit with Santa – always a big hit with local children.. The event is a coordinated effort of the school, EV-W Community Education, the Eden Valley Lions Club, and other volunteers. Photo courtesy of Kris Latcham.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor For about 55 minutes on Friday, Dec. 3, both Kimball high school and elementary were on lock-down after a call from Wright County deputies after an incident on Highway 55 near South Haven. The call was precautionary, as there were no specific threats to either building or to students or staff there. The call came at about noon, and students were put on “hard” lock-down (in secured, locked spaces, with lights off) which quickly transitioned to “soft” lock-down (instruction continues, and students are allowed to pass to their next classes)....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Doris Sullivan of Eden Valley died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. She was 86. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Church of Our Lady in Manannah with Rev. Jeffrey Horejsi officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, and one hour prior to the services Wednesday, both at the church Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Doris M. Guck was born June 1, 1935, in St. Cloud to August and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Richard “Shorty” Lauer of South Haven died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. He was 82. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta with Fr. Matthew Crane as Celebrant. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Richard Valentine Lauer was born March 15, 1939, at home in rural St. Cloud to Edward and Alvina (Gau) Lauer. Shorty attended country school. On June 14, 1960, he was united in marriage to Sharon Rosha at St. Mary Help of...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Notice of Public Hearing Stearns County, Planning Commission Notice is hereby given that the Stearns County Planning Commission, in and for the County of Stearns, will conduct certain public hearings as follows: To consider a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Clearwater Forest LLP, South Haven MN according to Sections 4.8 and 10.1.8 of Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance #439 to use an alternative elevation method to elevate all future structures in Clearwater Forest which are located in the floodplain overlay district. The property is located in part of Government Lots 3 and 4...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Legal Notice Resolution No. 11022021B Resolution to Amend City Ordinance 1140 – Accessory Building and Structures WHEREAS, the City Council met on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, to amend Ordinance 1140, Section 1140.01 to read as follows: Section 1140.01: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. No accessory buildings on an internal lot may be located within ten (10) feet of the side or rear lot lines or from the designated setback on a corner lot. No accessory building shall exceed the height of the principal building. If detached, they shall not be located closer than six (6) feet from the principal structure. A...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 11/28/21, 13:30 pm, Threats, CSAH 19: Report Taken. 11/28/21, 18:36 pm, Public Assist, Central Av N, City of Watkins: Cancelled. 11/28/21, 23:28 pm, Suspicious Vehicle, Central Av S, City of Watkins: Clear. 11/27/21, 11:03 am, Agency Standby/Assist, 245th St, Litchfield Twp: Assisted. 11/27/21, 13:03 pm, Welfare Check, 248th St, Litchfield Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 11/27/21, 15:55 pm, Fire, 560th Av, Swede Grove Twp: Assisted. 11/27/21, 21:08 pm, Shooting Complaint, 580th Av, Litchfield Twp: Clear. 11/27/21, 21:11 pm, Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 24, Forest City Twp: Warning. 11/27/21, 22:43 pm, Motor...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Nov. 22, Joanne Elizabeth Saman Neft, 33, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County apprehension and detention order for second-degree burglary violations. Nov. 23, Tony Zachary Steinhofer, 53, of Annandale, was arrested in Annandale on a Wright County warrant for Wright County refuse ordinance violations. Nov. 24, Jordan Alexander Mattila, 25, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance. Nov. 24, Daniel James Reil, 29, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of domestic assault. Nov. 26, Scott Andrew Gunderson, 41, of...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 3:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that a child had fallen off a trailer and was run over at a tree farm business in the 67000 block of MN Hwy 24, Forest City Township. Meeker County Deputies, Litchfield Rescue, Litchfield Fire, Mayo Ambulance, and Life Link Helicopter responded to the scene. When deputies arrived they learned that a 6 year old child was riding on a trailer with his parents and friends when he fell off. After falling the child was run over by...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 6:26 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, the Stearns County Communications Center received a call from a passerby reporting that there was a single vehicle rollover near the intersection of Upper Valley Road and 260th Avenue in Millwood Township. The passerby stated that the driver of the vehicle appeared to have serious injuries. Upon arrival Stearns County Deputies found a 2003 Dodge Dakota that had been driven by Jose Guadalupe Munoz-Munguia, 26, of Melrose. It is believed that the truck had been traveling westbound on Upper Valley Road when the driver swerved to avoid hitting...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Kimball Minnesota is seeking bids from qualified individuals to secure a one-year (1) contract for cleaning services for four (4) City buildings. Copies of the Bidding Forms are available at City Hall, 1 Main St. N., Kimball, MN 55353, via e-mail: nicole.pilarski@ci.kimball.mn.us or via the city website: www.ci.kimball.mn.us. Bids must be submitted to the City Clerk at 1 Main St. N., Kimball, MN 55353 no later than noon, Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Proposals must be clearly identified as “BIDS FOR CLEANING SERVICES” and show the name and address...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff In an effort to reach residents throughout the county, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office will host a hiring event in Albany and Cold Spring to discuss employment opportunities and recruit new employees. This is the first time the Sheriff’s Office has taken recruitment efforts out to surrounding cities. Leadership from the -Sheriff’s Office, along with staff from the County’s Human Resources Department, will be available to answer questions and to conduct walk-in interviews. • Albany City Hall Dec. 3, 4-8 p.m. • Cold Spring City Hall Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The team will be...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Legal Notice STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEARNS DISTRICT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 73-PR-21-4933 NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR CONTINUED HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE In Re: Estate of Alfred J. Karls, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 17, 2021, at 8:45 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at St. Cloud, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be a copy of the Decedent’s Will dated August 30, 2000, and for the appointment of Sandra Karls Harrison,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Pre-registration for congregate meals at St. Anne’s is required one day in advance; call (320) 398-2211 ext. 13 between 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out. Meals served Monday-Friday at 12 noon. Masks required if not vaccinated. Meals are also available as hot take-out meals Monday-Friday, Meals-on-Wheels Monday-Friday, or frozen meal distribution weekly by appointment. Monday: Pork riblet in BBQ sauce, oven-roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, dessert. Tuesday: Chili, baked potato, fruit, corn bread, dessert. Wednesday: Chicken patty w/creamy gravy, whipped potatoes, cinnamon-carrots, dinner roll, dessert. Thursday: Cranberry pork loin, rice pilaf, beets, bread, dessert....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Watkins Lions will host their annual Christmas shopping for kids at the Watkins -Village Hall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. -Saturday, Dec. 11. All gifts are [post_excerpt], and Lion’ members will help wrap and tag them. The Watkins Theater Group will present a movie – Theater Style Play – which is one of the previous performances. They will provide fresh popcorn and juice. Admission is free, but food shelf donations are appreciated. There will be random drawings for door prizes. Santa will stop in for a visit and pictures. Bring your own camera please. The...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Please call at least one day in advance. Meals may be picked up. For Eden Valley Senior Dining, please call at least one day in advance. Meals are delivered in your home by volunteers. Congregate dining is no longer available in Eden Valley. Please call LSS Litchfield kitchen at (320) 693-6203 to order Meals on Wheels to be delivered to your home. See Watkins menu below for meal choices. Monday: Tater tot casserole, French-cut green beans, warm peaches, dinner roll w/margarine, milk. Tuesday: Homemade chicken vegetable soup, meat sandwich, pineapple, cookie, milk. Wednesday: BBQ pork,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Salem Historical Church has been closed since 1968 (53 years); they host a Christmas program each year to connect people and bring the rural Central Minnesota community together. This year the day begins with horse-drawn wagon rides from 3-4:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, followed by an old-fashioned Christmas program at 4:30 p.m. Gifts of non-perishable food items and toys are welcome; to be delivered to the Paynesville Community Center. A free-will offering will be taken for the Salem Church and Cemetery restoration and upkeep. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Historic Salem Community...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff A year ago today I woke up being someone’s wife and went to bed a widow. My life changed forever that day. And, I guess it’s been changing ever since. I honestly never contemplated being a widow. I don’t think many of us do. We don’t live life as though we are all potentially on the precipice of a fundamentally devastating change. We couldn’t function if we did. So we live life one day to the next, letting them link together, like the paper chain we used to make when we were kids at Christmas....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Kimball Boy Scout Troop organized the second annual Mini-Dazzle Parade that meandered through Kimball at 7 p.m. last Friday, Nov. 26. If you weren’t there, here is a sampling of what you missed. Submitted photos.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Your support today helps distribute wholesome food to local people who are missing meals. More than half a million Minnesotans are now facing hunger, including 200,000 kids who are going to bed hungry. Sixty-three percent of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck – one unexpected expense can mean rent over meals. Donations for the Eden Valley Food Shelf are accepted at the Eden Valley Area Library from 2-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kimball will again be wrapping Christmas gifts for the community at no charge. Wrapping dates are Dec. 7, 10, 14, and 17, from 5-8 p.m. and again on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. You can wait while we wrap, or you can drop off your gifts and pick up the wrapped packages at a later date. If you live within the Kimball city limits, we will be happy to deliver your wrapped packages. Simply bring your gifts into the church at the listed time, and we’ll...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Senior football player Jackson Geislinger was one of 15 players in Class 2A named to the State All-Academic. Submitted photos. Three seniors on the EV-W volleyball team were recognized for the State All-Academic Award. The three are Shelby Geislinger, Lindsey Wirz, and Alyssa Plantenberg.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Frederick A. Metcalf Unit 261 of the Kimball American Legion Auxiliary will hold their -Christmas potluck and meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. Bring a white elephant gift and a -15 gift to exchange; if you bring a guest, have them do the same.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Darwin Deuermeyer of Kimball died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. He was 90. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kimball with Rev. David Milz officiating. Burial will follow at Kimball Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball, and one hour prior to the service at the church Thursday. A prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be live-streamed on the funeral home website. The family kindly...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Leonard Lueders of South Haven died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital. He was 77. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor David Milz officiating. Burial will follow at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery in Fair Haven. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. The service will be live-streamed on the funeral home website. Leonard Ervin Lueders was born Nov. 2, 1944, in Cokato to Ervin and Marjorie (Gunderson) Lueders. He grew up near Lake Caroline...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff All eyes are on Thanksgiving Day and the upcoming weekend as many people will be traveling. AAA says that about 53.4 million people will travel at least 100 miles from home for the Thanksgiving holiday period. This will be an uptick from the previous year as many were in lockdown because of COVID concerns. There were some travel concerns across portions of the United States Monday and Tuesday leading up to Thanksgiving Day, but things look pretty quiet across most of the United States for Thanksgiving Day itself. Here in Minnesota, we could see a...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Citing increasing commitments outside of the school board, Chair Sarah Kuechle has resigned from the board. The board approved her resignation at their Nov. 10 regular meeting, and approved a resolution seeking interested candidates for appointment to the now vacant seat on the board. Kuechle had served 11 years on the school board, and was Chair; there are three years remaining on her term. Interested candidates may apply through Sunday, Nov. 28, at which time the superintendent and a committee of board members will review applications and make a recommendation...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The Kimball School Board held their regular meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. The consent agenda was approved including accepting a resignation, hiring a paraprofessional, termination of a paraprofessional, approving a leave of absence, and approving the winter coaching assignments. The principals reported on fall conferences, the upcoming PIE raffle, appreciation of two full-time social workers, celebrating American Education Week, presentation of Wizard of Oz, professional development activities, Veteran’s Day program, 7th grade field trip, and reinstalling band instrument rental fee. Superintendent Widvey reported on the OSHA/ETS, MSBA Leadership Conference, and communications from...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At about 8:47 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a skid-steer loader on fire. The skid loader was parked inside an outbuilding at the address of 25128 350th Street in Albany Township. The first responding units with the assistance of the landowner, Ross Klaphake, 34 of Albany, pulled the skid loader out of the outbuilding with another tractor. The damage to the outbuilding was minimal with some charring to the underside of the roof. The skid loader sustained heavy fire damage. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Nov. 15, Scott Andrew Gunderson, 41, of Annandale, was arrested in Maple Lake on a Chisago County warrant for first- degree burglary. Nov. 15, Randall Gene Moody, 53, of Maple Lake, was arrested in Maple Lake Township on a Wright County warrant for domestic assault by strangulation v iolations. Nov. 15, Abigail Jillian Werness, 18, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for fourth-degree DWI violations. Nov. 18, Jeffrey Bruce Henry, 58, of Annandale, was arrested in Annandale on a Wright County warrant for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff EV-W Elementary/Middle/High Breakfast Monday: Pancakes (oatmeal – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Tuesday: Cherry frudel (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Wednesday: Pork sausage and cheese biscuit sandwich (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Thursday: French toast sticks and syrup (same – high school) or cereal, juice, milk. Friday: Flex Learning Day. EV-W Elementary Lunch Monday: Pancakes, cheesy scrambled eggs, tater tots or turkey and cheese hoagie or Newton meal, baby carrots. Tuesday: Cheeseburger or turkey and cheese hoagie or Newton meal, fresh broccoli. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets or turkey and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Mark Messman, Superintendent, EV-W District #463 Dear EV-W School-Community, American Education Week The school district recognized our outstanding EV-W educators, enjoyed a complimentary breakfast, and celebrated numerous service awards during American Education Week. There has never been a more difficult time to teach than the present. I would like to say thank you and commend the professional educators working tirelessly to overcome the polarization of academic content, partisan road blocks, and waves of constant disruption caused by this global pandemic. Throughout these astronomical challenges, our EV-W staff continues to support the academic, mental, and emotional needs...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Legal Notice Notice of Public Hearing Stearns County, Board of Adjustment Notice is hereby given that the Stearns County Board of Adjustment, in and for the County of Stearns, will conduct a public hearing to consider variance applications on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Room 1104, Stearns County Service Center, 3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, Minn., beginning at 6:30 p.m. Public Hearings: To consider a request from Rick Schmidt, South Haven, Minn., from Sections 9.9.9A.(1) of the Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance #439 and Section 6.2.1P. Table M of the Stearns County Subsurface...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Legal Notice REGULAR MEETING Board of Education October 13, 2021 Ind. School District 739, Kimball, MN Chair Schreiner opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. with members Becker, E. Helgeson, K. Helgeson, and Mahlum in attendance; member Mike Gallagher joined virtually. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. Motion by Mahlum, seconded by K. Helgeson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0 on a roll-call vote. Community participation included a student report by Annah Winter, a Community Education overview and update by Celest Stang, an address from Erin Durga, EM-K President, regarding masking and...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 11/21/21 12:41 pm, Traffic Stop, CSAH 2, City of Watkins: Warning. 11/21/21 15:02 pm, Animal, CSAH 35, Greenleaf Twp: Clear. 11/21/21 15:31 pm, Traffic Stop, CSAH 27, Kingston Twp: Citation Issued. 11/21/21 16:38 pm, Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 24, Forest City Twp: Warning. 11/21/21 19:24 pm, Motor Vehicle Accident with Animal, CSAH 11, Acton Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 11/21/21 20:35 pm, Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 7, Cedar Mills Twp: Citation Issued. 11/21/21 21:49 pm, Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 7, Cosmos Twp: Citation Issued. 11/20/21 00:11 am, Traffic Stop, 290th St,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff American Education Week was Nov. 15-19, and to thank those who work with the children in the community, the Kimball American Legion Auxiliary held a tea Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Kimball American Legion Club. Those attending the tea enjoyed open face sandwiches and an assortment of bars and treats. The Kimball American Legion Auxiliary would like to thank all school personnel, including custodians, cooks, and bus drivers for all that they do. Renee Berscheid, Unit 261 Membership Chair An array of food was on hand for the teachers and bus drivers in attendance at...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Appreciating our Veterans On Thursday morning Nov. 11, the Kimball American Legion family, along with Kimball Area High School, held a Veterans Day program at the high school. The flags were advanced. A welcome by Kimball Mayor Karla Davis was given. A prayer by Pastor David Milz from St. John’s Lutheran Church was given. The Kimball American Legion Junior Auxiliary and the Kimball Sons of the American Legion led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. The Kimball Area High School band and choir played and sang the National Anthem. The Kimball Area...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Dear Readers, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I grew up in a farming community, and by late November the harvest was complete. Crops that were a year in the making were out of the fields, and relaxation could ensue. The weather had turned to cool, crisp air, and a crackling fire burned in the fireplace on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude. What will you give thanks for this year? Like most families, mine is far from perfect, but I can name several things for which I am deeply grateful to...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff What’s happening at the Eden Valley Area Library? Here is the latest about What’s Happening in the Eden Valley Area Library: A wonderful gift, some additions to our large-print collection, and news about ongoing programs are all covered. EVAL has an extensive newspaper collection of historical Eden Valley Journals starting from 1902 that have been bound into books. There have been many people who are impressed when they come to look for family information from years ago. Often, these people come from the metro area or even out-of-state. This generous gift has been donated to...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Myrtle Cole was a quiet widow who had lived in her run-down home in Fair Haven for 20 years. The two-story house had electricity, but no running water. Her meager sustenance was limited to Social Security and food stamps. She was friendly and caring although strong-willed, generous, and very religious, hosting a weekly Bible study at her -simple home. She had taken care of her mother much of her adult life, marrying at 48 to a man 11 years her senior; he had died in 1970. And she was fearful...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff John Bongaarts of Delano died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. He was 82. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church of St Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Delano. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday with a 3:30 p.m. Rosary service and an 8 p.m. prayer service in St. Martha Hall of St. Peter’s campus. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Martha Hall prior to the Mass. The Mass of Christian Burial will be live-streamed on the Iten Funeral Home YouTube page. John...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Aloisius “Aloys” Kunkel of St. Cloud died Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital. He was 91. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at St. Mary’s Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta with Rev. Robert Rolfes officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Family and friends may gather from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the parish center in St. Augusta. Aloys was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Pearl Lake to Joseph and Rose (Holthaus) Kunkel. He married Mercedes “Sadie” Mohs on Aug. 21, 1951, at Holy...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At the September meeting of the Watkins city council, neighbor Duane Peterson reported that he’d counted 10 units in the Watkins Trailer Park that are uninhabitable. Not much has changed, in spite of letters and emails to the two out-of-state owners. Some of the trees growing through trailers have been trimmed. And some garbage has been collected … bagged up and piled roof-high behind one or two of the trailers. The council took up the topic again at its Nov. 10 regular meeting. The council agreed to contact the owners...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff At 2:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an individual with a gunshot wound from a hunting accident, in the 72000 block of CSAH 27 in Kingston Township. Meeker Deputies, Minnesota DNR, Dassel Rescue, Mayo Ambulance, and Life Link III responded to the scene. Deputies arrived to find Michael Hendrickson, 38 of rural Dassel, with a gunshot wound to the leg. A tourniquet had been applied to control the bleeding. Hendrickson was airlifted from the scene to St. Cloud Hospital with serious injuries. The initial investigation revealed that...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 11/14/21, 2:34 am, DUI, 240th St, Dassel Twp: Arrest. 11/14/21, 3:29 pm, Traffic Stop, MN Hwy 4, City of Grove City: Citation Issued. 11/14/21, 6:14 pm, Domestic, 318th St, Kingston Twp: Arrest. 11/13/21, 1:42 pm, Public Assist, CSAH 11, Darwin Twp: Civil. 11/12/21, 2:10 pm, Animal Complaint – Dog, Central Ave N, City of Watkins: Clear. 11/12/21, 3:17 pm, Theft, 3rd St S, City of Watkins, Report Taken. 11/12/21, 5:18 pm, Traffic Hazard, 380th St, Forest Prairie Twp: Clear. 11/12/21, 5:20 pm, Noise Complaint, 221st St, Litchfield Twp: Clear. 11/12/21,...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Fair Haven Township will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at the Fair Haven Town Hall located at 5205 Cty. Rd. 44, South Haven MN 55382, to consider vacating of Bradley Road, South Haven, MN. Leslie Rose Fair Haven Township Clerk Published in the Tri-County News Thursdays, Nov. 18 and 25, 2021.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Anthony Meteorologist We have had our first two winter storm systems push across the state over the past week. The first one brought snow to much of the state on Thursday into early Friday. Anywhere from 1 to 4 inches of snow fell with that system across central and west central Minnesota. This made for some slick roadways across the region. Some spots in north central Minnesota received heavier amounts of more than 6 inches of snow. Our second clipper system arrived on Saturday. This did make for some travel concerns once again for...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The Kimball city council will meet following a public hearing Tuesday evening, Nov. 16, to set assessment rates for the upcoming Highway 15 project set to begin in February. (This will be the day after the Tri-County News goes to press, so we’ll have to report on that next week.) The council held a special meeting Nov. 8 to discuss the assessment, but only two members were present so no decisions could be made that night. The Highway 15 project has already been postponed for two years, but it is...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jean Doran Matua, Editor At the Nov. 3 regular meeting of the Eden Valley city council, they approved the Rescue Department advertising and training up to five new volunteer members. They currently have 17 members, with a goal of having about 20 at any given time. Three members plan to retire at the end of this year. It is cost–effective to train multiple members at a time, at 5 per person for training. Rescue Department members must either live or work in Eden Valley, and there is a greater need for daytime coverage. The...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Stearns County’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) division wants to assist farmers with getting rid of their fluorescent bulbs. The winter agricultural bulb collection program makes it easy for farmers to properly dispose of fluorescent bulbs. All farmers need to do is gather the bulbs that have been piling up; the rest is handled by HHW staff, who will go to the farm site to pick them up. All at no cost. The HHW crew is taking appointments for bulb collection now until April 2022. Call (320) 257-8605 to make an appointment or email HHWSW@co.stearns.mn.us. Let...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Nov. 13, Bruce Scott Dalbec, 64 of Maple Lake, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of second-degree DWI. Nov. 13, Ian Alfred Rivers, 24 of Maple Lake, was arrested in Maple Lake on the charge of domestic assault. Nov. 11, Leonard William Driscoll, 36 of Maple Lake, was arrested in Maple Lake on the charges of obstruction of legal process and weapon violations and a Wright County apprehension and detention order for violation of an order for protection. Nov. 10, Joseph Steward Barse, 29 of Buffalo, was arrested in Maple Lake on a Wright...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff There is an opportunity for Stearns County residents to get involved with their local County government. Numerous openings exist for residents wanting to serve on a Stearns County board, committee, or task force. The boards and committees serve a variety of county departments in a variety of areas. Stearns County is recruiting for appointments to be filled in January 2022. Openings exist on the following committees: • Board of Adjustment (Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 citizen representatives). • Community Corrections Advisory Board (District 2 citizen representative; education representative; ethnic minority representative). • Dairy Advisory...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Second annual Mini-Dazzle Parade and Dinner with Santa Friday, Nov. 26 Join the Kimball Boy Scout Troop #357 together with the -Kimball Area Chamber to celebrate small businesses and kick off the holidays with a free, fun, family event. We invite all businesses, organizations, teams, or families to participate. The Kimball Boy Scouts will have the outside of Willow Creek Park decorated, and the Little Miss Kimball Ambassadors will have the inside of the shelter decorated. Come visit Santa from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the shelter (Santa will leave promptly at 6:30 p.m. to head over...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff State V.F.W. Commander Barry Henrickson (right) presents an anniversary commemoration to the Wat-Kim-Valley V.F.W. Post 5460 Commander Paul Heibel. Dino’s Eden Lakeside Club hosted the 50th anniversary celebration for the Wat-Kim-Valley V.F.W. Post 5460 and Auxiliary on Sunday, Oct. 24. A display of memories of the Post was on view, as was the Fallen Comrade Table in honor of those who did not return from war. Photos courtesy of Pete Haag. By Jean Doran Matua, Editor About 75 people gathered at Dino’s Eden Lakeside Club in Eden Valley for a milestone joint celebration: the 50th...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff The State Forest Nursery needs to acquire hundreds of bushels of evergreen cones within the next few months to meet state and county orders for spring 2022 reforestation efforts, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. DNR foresters coordinate the seeding of approximately 5,000 acres each year to reforest DNR-managed land. Seeds are also planted at the nursery to grow tree seedlings, which are used in reforestation efforts on public and private land across Minnesota. Most of the nursery’s seeds and cones are purchased from the public. Prices paid to private individuals for seed...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Brian Rudolph Social Security Public Affairs Spec. We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivors benefits. These include widows and widowers, divorced widows and widowers, children, and dependent parents. The amount of benefits your survivors receive depends on your lifetime earnings. The higher your earnings, the higher their benefits. That’s why it’s important to make sure your earnings history is correct in our records. That starts with creating a my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 10 percent of the women in Minnesota have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. For Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in -September, University of Minnesota Medical School expert Colleen Rivard M.D., talked about the subtle signs and risk factors of ovarian cancer. Q: What is ovarian cancer? Dr. Rivard: Ovarian cancer is the second-most common and most deadly gynecologic malignancy in the United States. It is a malignant tumor which arises from the ovary or fallopian tube. There are three main types of ovarian cancer: • Germ cell tumors arise...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Who qualifies for Social Security survivor benefits? My ex-husband died last year, so I would like to find out if me or my 17-year-old daughter are eligible for anything? Divorced Survivor Dear Divorced, If your ex-husband worked and paid Social Security taxes, and you and/or your daughter meet the eligibility requirements, you may very well be eligible for survivor benefits, but you should act quickly because benefits are generally retroactive only up to six months. Here’s what you should know. Under Social Security law, when a person who has...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By Kristine Moncada and Maggie Reiter, UMN Ext. November is usually not a time most people think about doing yard work, besides raking excess leaves. However, if you want to start a bee lawn, we are near the best time of year for that task. Seeding after the current growing season is over with the intention of allowing the seed to germinate the following year is called dormant seeding (another term is frost seeding). Maybe you are unfamiliar with dormant seeding, but for many plants, it is a natural and easy way to establish them....
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff By U of M Extension Do you get rave reviews on your homemade breads, cakes, and cookies? Are family and friends asking to buy your yummy home canned salsa and pickles? Have you considered starting a food business out of your home but are at a loss where to start? Join University of Minnesota Extension Food Safety Educators, Kathy Brandt and Suzanne Driessen at a Cottage Food Producer Food Safety Training webinar or take the online course. Both the webinar and online course meet the Minnesota Department of Agriculture food safety training requirements to register...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Leanne McCrate, RD, LD, CNSC Dear Dietitian, I’ve been working hard on eating healthy this year, and I read your column regularly. I have been surprised at how much sugar is in foods that I thought were good for me. Do you have a list of these foods? Thank you, Angela Dear Angela, Remember, it’s the food company’s job to make a product that takes good, not necessarily one that improves your health. An easy way to do that is to add sugar. The American Heart Association recommends women consume no more than six teaspoons...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 8% of adults in Minnesota are diagnosed with diabetes, which costs an estimated .7 billion in the state. For Diabetes Awareness Month this November, Betsy Seaquist, M.D., an endocrinologist at the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview, talks about diabetes and living with a chronic condition. Q: What is diabetes? Dr. Seaquist: Diabetes is a disease where the blood sugar is elevated. It occurs when the body cannot make enough insulin for its needs. In Type 1 diabetes, the cells that make insulin are destroyed...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Deputy Scott Romstad (yes, they are related) responded to a fraud complaint later that same day Nov. 3. A business in Rockville had been defrauded out of approximately ,000. The business had been sent an invoice by a company that they do a fair amount of business with, or so they thought. Several weeks later they received another bill from this same company that showed they had not received payment. A closer inspection of the first invoice showed that the name of the invoicing business had been changed by one letter. Unfortunately, that is a...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff It’s deer season, in more ways than one. This will be the second weekend for deer hunting in our area. If you like cold and snow, the weather will also be perfect for you. I will be warm and safe at home. Over my career I have had to euthanize enough deer and seen them processed on scene if someone wanted it, so I have no need or desire to hunt. Plus, I enjoy pork not mixed with venison. But I digress. We have, in previous issues, talked about this time of year and the...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff A hardy crowd was on hand Thursday evening, Nov. 11, for the Minnesota state football quarterfinal game played at Alexandria. The Eagles lost to Barnesville, 34-20, to end their amazing season. See full story on page 1. Submitted photo. A hardy crowd was on hand Thursday evening, Nov. 11, for the Minnesota state football quarterfinal game played at Alexandria. The Eagles lost to Barnesville, 34-20, to end their amazing season. See full story on page 1. Submitted photo.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Catalytic converter thefts are still occurring on occasion. Deputy Steve Romstad responded to one in St. Augusta Nov. 3. I haven’t heard of this vehicle type being targeted before, but two buses had their converters cut off overnight. The thieves had to enter into a secured fenced‐in area to facilitate the theft. A shoe print was located, but not much else in the way of evidence. Deputy Paul Orvis responded to the report of a jet ski theft Nov. 6 in Albany Twp. The owner had been gone for a couple of weeks and now...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff How best to avoid injury in a deer-vehicle crash? That depends on what you’re driving. If you’re in a car or truck, the key is not to swerve. If you swerve, you’re more likely to drive into oncoming traffic or go off the road. Instead, brake and hit the deer. It may seem counterintuitive, but it gives you a better chance of walking away without injuries. Be especially cautious bet-ween 6 and 9 p.m. That’s when deer are most active. Watch for the reflection of their eyes and for deer silhouettes along the shoulder of...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff When walking down the hallways of our school, you will find pumpkins lined up along the walls with writings on them. The students and staff have written on the pumpkins the many things that they have been blessed with and are thankful for. May God bless you and your families with a happy Thanksgiving.
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Mark Messman, Superintendent EV-W District #463 Dear EV-W School-Community, Veterans Day I’d like to thank Kris Latcham, Kim Salo, the Senior High Band and Choir, along with our high school poets for their wonderful performances at our Nov. 9 Veterans program. Throughout the evening we observed Veterans Day in honor of the brave men and women who served our country in the armed forces. We have a large number of veterans in our communities and workforce, and we salute each veteran for their selfless dedication to preserving life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. A...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Car crashes are a frequent call that law enforcement agencies respond to. Typically, the cars and drivers are still on scene. Sometimes they are not, and the investigation runs into some roadblocks. Deputy Shirley Zwack responded to a property damage crash with no vehicle on scene Nov. 4. The scene was in the 26000 block of Co. Rd. 9 in Farming Twp. The owner of the property called in to report the crash and believed it had occurred sometime overnight, between 9 p.m. Nov. 3, and 6 a.m. Nov. 4. I can only imagine that...
Go to Source Author: TCNstaff Barb Rose shows where archived copies of the Tri-County News are kept, one cubby hole for each of 52 weeks, with nearly 30 years of copies in each spot. Jean Matua has been publisher and editor of the Tri-County News since January 2001. Until the early 2000s, pages were laid out on two-page “boards” (in front) that were then made into full-size negatives (in back) that were used to make plates for the press. These were for the last Christmas issue before it all went digital. Any color other than black had to be hand-cut...