The Hancock Cemetery board of directors along with the Memorial Day Committee invite the public to this year’s Memorial Day Service. It will be held on Monday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at the cemetery. In the event of inclement weather the service will be held at the Hancock Public School and this will be …
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As farmers, communities and homeowners continue to assess the damage caused by the severe thunderstorm that struck May 12, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz came to western Minnesota to assess the extent of the emergency response. He met with county and city officials representing Stevens, Swift, Lac qui Parle and Big Stone counties in Benson last …
USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux and other government officials, made a field visit at the farm of Joe Stroman located south of Alberta. During the visit, Stroman and two neighboring farmers, Luke Jost and Greg Fynboh, talked about the challenges they are facing with the weather and storm damage. Stroman stated that they …
People interested in attending all or part of the once in a lifetime celebration of Hancock’s 150th anniversary year are encouraged to “Save the date.” Hancock City Clerk Jodi Bedel gave the Hancock city council a brief overview of the ongoing plans for the celebration which will coincide with Hancock’s annual July 4th celebration. The …
The 59th University of Minnesota Morris commencement ceremony was held Saturday, May 14, indoors at the Cougar Sports Center gymnasium. Therewere 290 graduates, including above, Katelynn Jepma, who is a Hancock native. Jepma graduated with a degree in English, secondary education with high distinction.
Thursday’s multiple storms that rolled across western and southwestern Minnesota last Thursday “formed in a volatile air mass, as record-breaking heat and humidity gripped areas from southern Minnesota on south and west,” according to the Department of Natural Resources Climate Journal reported. However, the early morning storms were just a prelude to the much strong, …
Morris Area senior choir members surrounded Director John Kleinwolterink after their final performance at MAHS. They also presented him with several gifts including a collage of photos and liter bottles of Pepsi. More photos of the band concert from last week in this week’s e-edition.
The Hancock High School held its year-end pops concert Tuesday, May 10. It included the senior group singing a group performance one last time. More photos from the Hancock concert in this week’s e-edition.
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There will be a lot of tears shed on June 11 when Elisa Ceccarelli says goodbye to her host family and friends she has made over the last five plus months in Morris. Elisa arrived here on December 29 and has been living with Rob and Kelli Lonergan and their daughters, Ava and Bryn. Elisa …
Exchange student loves the people but dislikes the weather Read More »
