Articles from the March 25, 2021 edition


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  • (VIDEO) Midweek Lenten service at Norway Lake Lutheran parish

    Randy Olson|Mar 25, 2021

    Below is the video player for worship service on Wednesday, March 25 at Norway Lake Lutheran parish in rural New London, MN. A joint parish worship will be held at First Lutheran church on Palm Sunday, March 28 - Sunday of the Passion, with Holy Communion....

  • (OPINION) A variety of topics discussed

    Mar 25, 2021

    A variety of topics are discussed in this video: the so-called "science" of double masking, whether an economist can comment on COVID, how a Hopkins surgeon was canceled by the evil company that goes by the name Facebook, among other issues. The guest contributor here is Dr. Vinay Prasad....

  • Origins of ex-gambling manager's reign of terror in Brooten

    Randy Olson|Mar 25, 2021

    A newly-uncovered Minnesota Gambling Control Board (GCB) document from 1996 shows just how far back the reign of terror by ex-gambling manager Michelle Halls goes. No fewer than three local bars were negatively impacted by the mismanagement of the Brooten Commercial Club's lawful charitable gambling operation across multiple years under her watch: the KaDe Shack and Marcia's Bar and Grill in Brooten and Rooney's Bar in Sedan. All three bar owners lost thousands of dollars under her oversight,...

  • Brooten Easter Egg hunt is Saturday, April 3

    Randy Olson|Mar 25, 2021

    The community of Brooten invites area children to the city park for an Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 3. The event is made possible by the generous support of the Brooten Fire Relief Association and many volunteers in town who are excited to make it a fun event for everyone. The Easter Egg hunt will have different locations for different ages of kids. This will start at 1 p.m. sharp at the Brooten city park. Also, a bicycle drawing will take place - for ages 1 to 5 and ages 6 to 10 (one boy...

  • (VIDEO) Palm Sunday worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish

    Randy Olson|Mar 25, 2021

    Below is video for Palm Sunday worship at Norway Lake Lutheran parish in rural New London, MN on Sunday, March 28, 2021. DISCLAIMER: Words and Music used with permission under ONE LICENSE, license #A-736525; SUNDAYS and SEASONS license #SB161134*....

  • B-B-E eyes expansion of manufacturing curriculum with neighboring schools

    Randy Olson|Mar 25, 2021

    In recognition of the strong manufacturing base located in western Stearns County, the North Crow Collaborative is looking to expand its manufacturing class offerings. This group of schools includes Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa, New London-Spicer and Paynesville. Part of this expansion includes inviting Sauk Centre to the group, which recently took place. Superintendent Patrick Walsh reported to the school board on Monday (March 15) in Belgrade that Sauk Centre has a very successful welding program...