Morris Area Schools is looking for an energetic, positive, hard-working person to join our staff as a full-time day shift lead custodian. This is a year-round position with competitive pay and benefits. APPLY HERE: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2358/opening/141013 Performs intermediate semiskilled work planning, coordinating and overseeing the staff work, and related work as apparent or assigned. Performs cleaning […]
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Morris Area School District #2769 is seeking a Dietary Aide in Food Service to work 4 hours per day in the elementary school for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Starting salary is $16.55 per hour. Apply here: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2358/opening/108576 If you are interested, we want to hear from
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The University of Minnesota Morris is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Cooling as its new Director of Athletic Communication. Cooling will officially join the athletic staff for the Fall 2025 season, and will oversee statistics, media releases, website updates, and social media for the Cougars. Cooling brings a strong knowledge of Division III
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Pew Research Center’s recent survey of what people define as news says a lot about how we’ve become such a divisive society. “Our surveys regularly ask Americans how closely they are following the news, where they get their news, and how much they trust the news they see,” it says. “But as people are exposed
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I recently returned from a road trip from Arizona where I saw some of the worst driving ever: speeds 10 to 20 miles and more over the speed limit, tail gating, passing in restricted areas, etc. And why do they get away with it? Simple: in the 1,696 miles I drove, I only saw four
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One of the programs I am proudest of as a proud American is the independent federal AmeriCorps Program. AmeriCorps, active since the 1960s, includes thousands of mostly young people, often in their first job, doing community-based service and volunteerism. I was deeply angered to learn that this is the latest federal program getting the axe
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National Poppy Day is May 23, and members of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA)Unit #29 in Morris encourage community members to honor fallen warriors by sporting a poppy. Poppies will be distributed by members of the ALA Unit #29 fMay 17 through 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Willie’s in Morris in exchange
The annual tree planting at Pomme de Terre Campground will take place once again on May 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring shovels and gloves, or just themselves. Extra tools are helpful, said Tree Board chair Sue Granger. The event is family-friendly, and all ages are welcome. A Spanish interpreter
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As the warm weather returns, the call to get outside begins to grow with the blooming plants. Whether it’s walking, gardening, fishing or camping, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season. Soon, a new option will join the list for an evening out on the town. Starting in June, Music in the Park
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As Childcare Provider Appreciation Day was recognized May 10, let us take a moment to acknowledge the extraordinary individuals who support the early learning, developmental growth, and well-being of our youngest community members. Childcare professionals do so much more than supervise children—they teach, listen, nurture, guide, and inspire. Their work lays the foundation for lifelong
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