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Colton Stangler delivers a powerful overhand serve against the St. Cloud Crush April 12 at Foley High School in Foley. Stangler participated in a thrilling three-set battle at No. 2 singles, ending in a 1-6, 7-5, 3-6.

Falcons tennis builds on strong start

The Falcons traveled to Mora for their first conference matchup of the year. The doubles side of the lineup was a staple for Foley, losing only two total games combined in all three matches. …

Senior sprinters, vaulters lead way for boys track and field

Now that we have reached mid-April, the outdoor portion of track and field is upon us. Last week the Falcons traveled to Albany April 9 and Pierz April 12 for their first outdoor competitions of …
Local news
One child sustained minor injuries after a Foley Public Schools bus struck a culvert April 9 southeast of Buckman. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office and assisting agencies responded to the scene.
Foley bus accident injures student
MORRILL TOWNSHIP — A Foley Public Schools bus drove offroad into a ditch April 9, leaving one 10-year-old passenger with minor injuries, according to a press release from the Morrison County …
Brady Fremo, Foley 
“I don’t enjoy it; I live in an apartment — that is basically it. (If I had a lawn, I might garden) to be self-sufficient. So, maybe one day.”
Q & A News on the Streets
Communities across the planet have celebrated Earth Day each year on April 22 since 1970. The annual demonstration of support for environmental protection was initially spurred by a massive oil spill …
Ridge Campbell squats down to inspect bottlebrush grass April 11 at a Minnesota Native Landscapes greenhouse in rural Foley. MNL manages several hundred acres of production fields in the Foley area.
All about Agriculture: Growin’ native
Native plants add far more than simply a splash of color to the garden. They attract beneficial pollinators and better withstand Minnesota’s unique climate. Incorporating indigenous plants …
Two dead after UTV, truck collision near Foley
A collision between a utility terrain vehicle and a pickup truck led to the death of two women in Maywood Township April 13.
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Celebrating funny

The not-too-stiff-necked controversy of whether or not the town’s summer parade should proceed on the street parallel to the local nursing home calls for a quick review: the necessity of …

Reuniting sister cities

Duelm is a quaint, unincorporated community in Benton County known for its beloved church, rich agricultural history, family-owned restaurant, small park with baseball and softball diamonds, a few …

Bittersweet snapshots

I’ve purged my storage closet of six boxes of saved memorabilia — childhood art projects, worksheets, toys and stuffed animals from my childhood along with that of our sons. Throughout, …
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 …