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Tennis sweeps Princeton

The rain-filled week canceled the Granite Ridge Conference tournament that was scheduled for May 4, but it did not stop the Princeton match April 29 as the match was moved into the field house. …
The Foley Falcons national archery representatives consist of Lillian Mittag (front, from left) McKinley Schumacher, Brielle Wensmann, Brantley Koepp, Alex Hechtel and Ella Neumann; (middle, from left) coach Amber Kosel, Hadley Dumonceaux, Maria Baker, Ryan Kosel, Kynlee Stocker, Averi Koepp, Madison Mittag, coach Tim Kosel and coach Tristan Reding; (back, from left) coach Jennifer Novak, coach Jeremy Dumonceaux, Colton Sullivan, Carter Weisz, Caylin Weisz, Abby Klinker, Tyler Kosel, Bradley Macho, Addison Novak, Levi Novak, Taven Lombard, Kara Reding and coach Curt Weisz. The Falcons competed in a pair of tournaments at Mountain America Center in Sandy, Utah.

Claiming awards away from home

While the Minnesota National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament spelled the end to many archery seasons, the Foley Falcons continued their push on a national level. The program sent …
Local news
Nick and Drew’s Discount Food announced plans April 23 to move into the storefront at 811 Penn St. in Foley. The location will be the discount grocer’s third store and is scheduled to open in the fall.
Discount grocer coming to Foley
A budget-friendly grocery option is coming to Foley this fall after a small Minnesota-based chain closed on a commercial property. Nick and Drew’s Discount Foods announced plans to move …
News Briefs
Night of Excellence set for May 19 FOLEY — The Foley Athletic Boosters will again sponsor its annual Night of Excellence this month. The event, which recognizes students in seventh …
Minnesota Rep. Isaac Schultz, of District 10B, provides legislative session updates April 23 at the Sable Inn Bed and Breakfast in Foley. Schultz held legislative updates April 23 in Swanville, Royalton and Foley.
Rep. Schultz delivers legislative update in Foley
Minnesota Rep. Isaac Schultz, of District 10B, had no shortage of talking points last month as he spent a Passover break away from St. Paul traveling between Central Minnesota communities to update …
Crime & Public Safety
2 Foley residents face burglary charges FOLEY — A Foley man and woman were booked and released at the Benton County Jail April 24 after being summoned to court. Karla Jean …
Events
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Columns

Milford Mines Disaster: A Minnesota tragedy

This year, closing out the month of April is accompanied by quite a bit of whining — the ancient art of complaining that whatever is happening in the natural world is contrary to our wishes. …

A guide to the perfect grilled cheese sandwich

There are few one-way tickets to pure nostalgia that are more effective than a crispy grilled cheese sandwich served with a steaming bowl of tomato soup. The dairy-dense delicacy is a beloved …

Artificial intelligence emerging trend in financial scams

Seeing is believing. Eyewitness testimony. Pics or it didn’t happen. All these phrases point to our natural inclination to be skeptical of things that we don’t experience with our …
Obituaries
Jerrold L. Hansmeier
Jerrold Lee Hansmeier, age 71, passed into eternity May 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life will take place at Maywood Covenant Church of Foley at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8.   …
Linda Dombovy
Linda Dombovy, 63 year old resident of Foley, passed away unexpectedly at her home.   A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth …
Stan Zenk
A Celebration of Life for Stan Zenk will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024, 12 - 4 p.m. at Monticello American Legion, 304 Elm Street, Monticello . F-16-1P
Donald F. Doeden
Donald Doeden, age 87 of Foley, passed away April 10, 2024, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, rural Sauk …
Carol A. Helmin
Memorial services were April 5 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Carol A. Helmin, 83 who passed away March 25, 2024, at Summit Ridge in Sauk Rapids. The Rev. Virgil Helmin …