Learning about the ‘money cycle’ in the classroom
Grade school students do a lot of learning during the school year — from learning their ABCs, to history lessons. But each January, their learning […]
Klobuchar calls Broadband Infrastructure Plan ‘game-changer’
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, announced last Thursday that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at […]
Balaton residents opening their doors — literally
This weekend’s Balaton Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Tour of Homes will actually feature more than homes. For starters, “Joe’s Shop,” — think man cave […]
Filling trailers, homes & hearts
The Hospice of Murray County Rummage Sale takes place every fall at the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton. But in no other year has the […]
Staying in touch with history
To many students in Lucas Novosad’s history class at Tracy Area Elementary School, the rusted piece of metal reaching skyward in the middle of Marshall’s […]
Answering the call at St. Mary’s
Joan Mitchell is no stranger to teaching. However, this is her first year with a classroom of her own. Mitchell, originally from the Garvin area, […]
Minnwest Bank comes up big for Central Park
Few businesses in Tracy strive to improve and protect Tracy’s future more than Minnwest Bank. On Monday, the local branch of the bank put its […]
More hands, more heart
Lori Alf, George Erbes and Joel Buyck have more stories than they can share, and rarely comes a time when they can tell one without […]
A new normal for Downing
While school hasn’t been in session for long, new teacher Amber Downing says she has a great feeling about the year. Downing is the new […]
MCAs: TAES students more than pass the test
There are plenty of highlights to look at when it comes to test scores at Tracy Area Elementary School. TAES Principal Michael Munson talked about […]