Morris Area News Today

A handful of Minnesota school districts are experimenting with electric buses. Early adopters find a lot to like about the clean running, quiet vehicles — but there are key barriers to wider adoption of the technology.

MORRISTOWN - The Morris Choral Society, under the direction of Michael Shane Wittenburg, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first concert at St. Peter’s Church in Morristown, the site

BERTHA — The University of Minnesota Morris is hosting its second annual Morris Challenge Rural Youth Institute on two dates in November. High school students and teachers from throughout west central Minnesota will learn more about renewable energy and community sustainability efforts throughout the Morris area.

A fifth-grade student from Osakis will advance to the Multi-Region State Spelling Bee after finishing in the top five spellers at the Region Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in Fergus Falls.

The Chatfield FFA chapter placed third in the National Chapter Award Program and was the overall winner in the Models of Innovation category for its #BreaktheStigma Challenge.

A Community Resilience Building workshop, hosted by UMN Morris, is the most recent component of the ongoing campus holistic approach to sustainability, with commitments, investments, and policies in areas ranging from building and renovation to renewable energy, academics and research, and student leadership.

The Hayfield Vikings and Wayzata Trojans boys basketball teams are both trying to complete a difficult task today. Win back to back state titles. Championship Sat. is here.

Park Rapids will host state True Team track meet The event featuring the top Class A boys and girls track and field teams in the state is set for Friday, May 28. Written By: Vance Carlson | × Park Rapids Vern Weekley Field will host the state Class A boys and girls True Team track and field meet on Friday, May 28. A total of 12 boys teams and 12 girls teams have been invited to compete, including both Park Rapids teams. The Panthers won the Section 8A titles to qua...