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Students in the independent program have a wide variety of experiences

Event will feature 20-foot visual aid on soil health

Workshops, vendors, exhibitors, lunch, door prizes and a keynote speaker are planned for the full-day event. There is no admission charge or registration required.

Guest of honor was retiring Scoutmaster Denton Newman Jr.

Michael Floyd Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 14, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Mike was born on August 1, 1946, in Brainerd, the first of 10 children to Floyd and Violet “Vi” (Shamp) Smith. Mike was raised in the Pine River-Backus area, graduating from Pine River High School in 1964. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Dupont December 20, 1968. During this marriage they had two children, Wendy and Sherry. They later divorc...

Schools across Minnesota saw students struggle on standardized tests after e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Schools across Minnesota saw students struggle on standardized tests after e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights include students who shined in athletics and fine arts, events that returned to 'normal'

Burch decided against running for reelection to another four-year term in the Nov. 8 general election.

Eagles Nest Church will host Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services