The loan taken out for the construction of the Regional Fitness Center (RFC) on the University of Minnesota Morris campus was officially stamped ‘paid in full’ on January 23. For the last 8 years the Stevens County Economic Improvement Commission (SCEIC) has held the loan which originated in 2002 with the City of Morris. On […]
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Lakia Manska, a 2022 graduate of Morris Area High School, has been selected by the Minnesota State High School League as this year’s recipient of the Heart of the Arts award. The Heart of the Arts award was created by the National Federation of State High School Associations to recognize individuals who exemplify the ideals
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There was a lot of formality, oaths, applause, thank yous and handshakes as Kevin Wohlers assumed the duties of Mayor of the City of Morris. Former Mayor Sheldon Giese called the meeting to order before handing over the gavel to Wohlers. Before assuming the Mayor position, Wohlers officially resigned as a council member and the
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With the rap of the gavel, Sheldon Giese concluded his 16 year run as the Mayor of Morris. Prior to serving as mayor, Giese also served 5 years as a city councilman. His final meeting was held on December 27. Prior to giving that final rap to conclude the meeting, he shared some words of
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The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office participated in its first “Shop with a Cop” event Dec. 21, at The Homestead in Morris. “This was a fun-filled event for both the staff and recipients,” the post on the Stevens County Minnesota Sheriff’s Office page said. Shop with a Cop is an event that has a sole purpose
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Income and expenses highlighted the December 13 meeting of the Morris City Council. That was through the review of the proposed budget for next year. City Manager Blaine Hill went through the budget highlighting any changes to the money coming in and going out. A part of the budget that will affect homeowners is an
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You only have to travel 3 miles north of Morris to get a North Pole experience. Wayne-N-Jean’s Evergreens is your one stop shop for everything Christmas. From trees to wreaths, photo ops, and a holiday gift shop all located north of Morris just off of highway 59. Wayne and Jean Lesmeister never thought they would
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“Your ancestors prayed for you to live a life they couldn’t, long before your feet touched this earth.” This is the message Rachel Evangelisto, Miss Minnesota 2022, presented to students in grades 6-12 at Morris Area High School during a program on November 16. Evangelisto is the first Indigenous woman to receive the title of
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The Morris Area School Board learned at the November meeting that one of the teachers at the school was named a Minnesota Educator of the Year for 2022. Jenny Maras is one of four teachers from Minnesota to receive the Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA) honors. Maras was presented with the award at an MREA
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Be an informed voter – Come to the Mayoral Debate! What: Mayor/City Council Debate Where: American Legion When: Wednesday, October 19th at 7:00 pm (Mayor) and 8:00 pm (City Council) Why: Opportunity for Morris residents to learn about the candidates’ platforms and vision for the City of Morris. Hosted By: Morris Campus Student Association
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