Farm Bureau holds Special Election forum
Ej Photo/Alex Schmidt
The Mitchell county Farm Bureau sponsored a forum at the Milt Owen Nature Center west of Osage, where Keith Sprung …
Lawmakers look to cut backfill payments to communities and schools
Superintendent Jody Gray looks on during Monday’s School Board meeting. EJ photo/Travis Charlson
State budget shortfall could spell propert…
Thirteenth Annual Wines, Whiskers and Wags a success
Daria Jogensen (left) and Lisa Dockstader hold up items at the annual fundraiser auction. EJ photo/Steve Pope
Save our Strays of Mitchell C…
City Council Highlights: Squier appointed to vacant council seat
Jason Squier will serve on the council until this November, but said he plans to seek election to the seat thereafter. EJ Photo/Alex Schmid…
Timeless Thymeless: A St. Ansgar staple celebrates anniversary
The creme-colored, two story Victorian-style house on the corner of 4th and Washington has long been a familiar sight in St. Ansgar. The “Th…
10th Annual Farm Boy BBQ Fundraiser
Joe Rosenberg had a busy Saturday during the 10th Annual Farm Boy BBQ Fundraiser at the Lyle American Legion. Rosenberg and his crew cooked…
St. Ansgar Booster Club 21st Annual Athletic Banquet
The St. Ansgar Booster Club 21st Annual Athletic Banquet was held on Saturday, April 28 in the Grafton Community Center. Around 150 attended…
Column: Explaining the importance of TIF
by Stan WalkTax Increment Financing (TIF) is a very valuable economic development tool for cities and counties. The following will be an at…
Caring about daycare
The lack of child-care options in Mitchell CountySnow days are often the highlight of the week for young children, but for local parents, th…
More than just a Grocery Store
How Grafton’s J-Mart has long been a big part of a small town
Jeff Jessen’s “J-Mart” celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, after he to…
