I am writing this concerning the Stevens County Planning Board meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, concerning Riverview’s expansion plans. Ag economists teach that market prices send signals, low prices are telling farmers that the market has more production available than it needs. High prices tell farmers that the market is short of production. In my […]
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Last Wednesday, many of us attended or followed the Stevens County Planning Commission meeting with real concern for the future of our community. People came with different perspectives, including those who support Riverview’s proposal and those worried about its long-term impacts. Our county leaders owe all of us a careful, transparent decision that puts the
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Taken from the Stevens County Fair Facebook page Tonis and Selma Boon purchased the Boon family farm in 1934, raising dairy cows along with corn and alfalfa. To supplement the farm income, Tonis also worked as a carpenter. In 1962, their son John Herman Boon and his wife Carol purchased the farm. They milked 12
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We appreciate everyone who attended the recent West River Dairy hearing and the thoughtful questions raised. Those questions deserve clear answers. Three topics received particular attention. Will there be enough water? Yes. The well serving the expansion was previously approved for 452 million gallons per year. Riverview is reducing that by half and expects further
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When we were children, a cement block building stood in the community’s central park. It wasn’t large; maybe 30 feet by 30 feet. Yellow-and-black signs were mounted on the walls. The rectangular yellow top half included a black circle with three yellow down-facing triangles in the middle. Beneath the circle was a black box with
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Riverview LLP is celebrating June Dairy Month by sponsoring a free ice cream day at participating locations in communities where Riverview has dairies. June Dairy Month began in 1939 to promote the consumption of dairy products nationwide. The United States is the number one consumer of ice cream in the world. The free ice cream
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About the Job Purpose of the Position: The Payroll Coordinator reports to the Human Resources Director at UMN Morris. This position manages the payroll entry, payroll confirmation, and time and absence activity for non-student employees at the Morris Campus. In addition, the position helps support the talent acquisition process for all employment groups at UMN
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Agralite Electric Cooperative is seeking a temporary summer/fall Customer Service Representative to join our team. This position will work closely with Agralite members regarding billing questions, processing payments, collections and other duties as assigned. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send a resume and three professional references by email to: swrobleski@agralite.com with
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Morris Area Schools is looking for an energetic, positive, hard worker to join our Buildings and Grounds Staff as a Full Time PM Custodian. This is an eight (8) hour per day position with flexible hours between 2:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. This is a year-round position with competitive pay and benefits. APPLY HERE: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2358/opening/171057
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Job Title: Office Manager (Elementary Secretary)Location: Morris Area Elementary School, Morris, Minnesota Apply here: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2358/opening/171208 Position Overview: Morris Area Elementary School, serving approximately 550 students in Kindergarten through 6th grade, is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Office Manager to join our team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of
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