Letter to the Editor

Education in MinnesotaThe test scores are in from the Minnesota Department of Education; fewer than half of Minnesota public school students met grade standards in reading, math and science.

Ask a Trooper: School Patrol Safety…

Question: With back to school starting, can you talk about school patrol safety?Answer: When you see a student safety patrol helping children cross a street or highway, you must come to a complete stop.

Garrison Keillor & Friends: Flying out west for a look-see…

I flew to Minnesota to have my eyes looked at and coming into TSA territory, approaching the magnetometer, I waited for the agent to point at my shoes and yell, “Are you over seventy-five?” and give me the pleasure of saying, “Thank you very much.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 5th: Malena Handeen and Associates perform a free music show at Java River downtown.Friday, September 6th: Charlie Roth performs a free music show at Java River downtown.Thursday, September 19th: Kayla Daniels free musical performance at Java River.Friday, September 20th: Hula Creek free musical performance at Java River.Thursday, September 26th: Mike Gill Birthday Bash at Java River.