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David Czech, of Flensburg, stacks a plate of fried smelt April 17 at Jack and Jim’s Food and Liquor in Duelm. Guests lined up outside the restaurant more than an hour before the event to secure an early chance to enjoy the fried fish.
Fish fry floods Duelm with hungry visitors
The return of the smelt
Ashley Smith opened Journey Through in April to pursue a passion for supporting Central Minnesota and Northern Minnesota communities. Journey Through is located at 400 Broadway Ave. N. in Foley.
Smith opens therapy, mental health care practice
Lending an ear to Foley
Foley’s signing day class of 2024 consists of Claudia Chmielewski (front, from left), Emily Novak, Bryce Gapinski, Cyler Ruhoff, Noah Fitch, Raylynn McColley and Mya Zawacki; (back, from left) Ellie Kilgard, Josiah Petersen, Trey Emmerich, Gavin Gross, Chase David and Ella Duevel. After previously featuring letter of intent signings individually, Foley High School brought its college-bound athletes together for a ceremony celebrating all of them at once.
FHS hosts signing day for college-bound athletes
Signature moment
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Girls track and field led by strong sophomores

In true spring season fashion in Minnesota, the weather for outdoor competition last week was less than ideal. The Falcons were initially scheduled to compete in Milaca April 16 and again at home …
Claudia Chmielewski watches a throw from pitcher Josi Pozorski into her glove for a putout April 15 at Foley High School in Foley. Chmielewski and the Falcons made several big defensive plays but could not slow down Cathedral in a 13-0 loss.

Falcons square up against solid competition

After a rocky start, the Foley Falcons tightened up the Albany Huskies’ offense and brought the fight to their Granite Ridge Conference rivals. However, Foley could not quite muster enough …
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Crime & Public Safety
Stearns County felony convictions ST. CLOUD — The following people were sentenced for felony convictions in Stearns County during February. — Christopher Donald Drift, 39, of …
The Turn in Poachers 2023 Minnesota Conservation Officer of the Year Mitchell Lawler holds a plaque recognizing the distinction April 13 outside of Mr. Jim’s in Foley. Lawler stood in front of the TIP Wall of Shame, featuring animals confiscated from poachers.
TIP honors Conservation Officer of the Year
Advocates against illegal hunting and fishing gathered in Foley April 13 to celebrate an Alexandria area conservation officer’s noteworthy dedication to protecting wildlife. Mitchell …
The Minnesota 2024 Big Brother of the Year, Bruce Latterell, met with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar April 11 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. Latterell was selected as the state-wide Big Brother of the Year in January after his mentee nominated him for two consecutive years.
Latterell recognized in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar celebrated Bruce Latterell’s accomplishment of being named Minnesota’s 2024 Big Brother of the Year by meeting with him April 11 at the Dirksen Senate Office …
Gene Kefke, Royalton Volunteer organization: Ruby’s Pantry “We in the world need to help the people that are not getting help. (Ruby’s Pantry) is one way we have the opportunity to be here and help them. It just makes your day when you’re done, knowing that you have helped 240 or more people. You have to be a people person to want to volunteer and help people. Not only do we make that decision, but god makes that decision for us.”
Q & A: News on the Streets
Organizations across the United States celebrate National Volunteer Week each year in late April to pay respect to the people who dedicate their time and talent to serving others. Benton County …
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Writing business plans for success

Benton Economic Partnership encourages new business owners and entrepreneurs to plan for the year ahead by creating a 2024 business plan. Developing an effective business plan, and continuing to …

The priceless impact of Benton County volunteers

While Foley is home to many hard workers who take pride in their day jobs, the community benefits strikingly from people who don’t collect a check in exchange for their labor. From T-ball …

Early Benton County touted ideal climate, honest farmers

Minnesota covers a distance of a bit over 405 miles from north to south and 354 miles from east to west at extreme points; the total area is 83,365 square miles or 51,749,120 acres. The water surface …

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Obituaries
 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 …
Taloa James Crawford Starr
Taloa James Crawford Starr born in Ashland, Wisconsin, on Flag Day, June 14, 1938, passed away on Easter, at 9:52 p.m.   March 31 after a losing battle with mesothelioma. She was cared for by …

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