Olivia Bungum

Lessons to be learned at District 7 schoolhouse at Donnelly Threshing Bee

On the north end of the Donnelly Threshing Bee Grounds sits the District 7 Schoolhouse. At one time, the schoolhouse resided in Rendsville Township just east of Donnelly where, for 56 years, several generations of students received their education. In 1972, the schoolhouse was moved to the grounds of the Donnelly Threshing Bee, where it […]

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Riverview LLP breaks ground on Stevens milk plant

Riverview, LLP breaks ground on a greenfield milk powder facility in Morris, MN, known as the Stevens Milk Plant. The approximately 148,000 square foot state-of-the-art plant will employ approximately 65 people, process 4M pounds of milk daily, and produce non-fat dry milk, skim milk powder, cream and evaporated condensed skim milk.The new plant is located

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Aksamit to contract for transportation services for Morris Area School District

Olivia Bungum Aksamit Transportation, Inc. will now be providing transportation services to the Morris Area School District (MASD). Last month, the Morris Area School Board approved going out for bids for transportation services.  At the time, Board Chair Matt Johnson emphasized that the move was to see what was available and investigate if a contractor

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Local organizations team up to practice emergency response exercise in Hancock

School may be out for the summer, but last Monday, the Hancock School was host to heightened activity for the evening. Stevens County performed a functional exercise that included largely discussion-based activities, but also had hands-on activities. Participants rotated through three sessions designed to learn skills and tactics that may be used in the event

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Gratitude in every stride

Morris resident Patsy Shannon explores a journey of faith through short stories and poems in new book “Running with the Son: Keeping our Eyes on the Prize!” Running has been a lifelong passion for Morris resident Patsy Shannon. Growing up in Enumclaw, Washington, she set Track and Field records in high school and college. Now,

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More than 200 become alumni of the University of Minnesota Morris

More than 200 University of Minnesota Morris students became alumni when they walked across the grassy stage on the campus mall last Saturday. Alumnus Monti Ossenfort gave the commencement address. Ossenfort, a 2000 graduate of UMN Morris, is the general manager for the Arizona Cardinals. Named general manager in 2023, Ossenfort has more than 20

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Dietz qualifies for 2025 All-State Speech Team

Morris Area High School senior Zach Dietz recently qualified for the 2025 All-State Speech team. To qualify for All-State, speakers must attain a set of milestones established by the Minnesota Speech Coaches Association.  Qualifications include being a senior in high school and documented excellence in competition, including at least one appearance at the Minnesota State

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