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Dirt, dirt and more dirt. The construction site of the new Mora High School might look like an over-sized sandbox, but all that dirt moving is making way for some crucial next steps.
Ogilvie’s annual Back to the Tower Day is back in full force on Saturday, Aug. 7.
A young man who told investigators lighting fires helps him relieve stress has been charged with multiple felony counts of arson after allegedly setting wildfires south of Ogilvie on July 21, not far from his home. The entire state of Minnesota is currently in a drought with a high fire dang…
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From a teenage girl to a man nearing retirement, eight students of a three-week carpentry class came from a variety of backgrounds, each with different goals. One hoped to revive an old hobby, an HVAC tradesman wanted to expand his career skills, while another was tired of relying on help wi…
Lack of rain creating challenges at boat launches this summer
Sports
The Mora Blue Devils faced off against the Hinckley Knights at Brennan Field with the division title on the line Sunday, July 25, and Mora was able to keep the Knights quiet to get a 7-1 win.
After beating Andover 7-2 in their first playoff game on July 14, the Mora Mustangs took on White Bear Lake at Stan Peterson Field in Quamba on Sunday, July 25. It came down to the wire, with the Gopher State 15AA Mustangs taking victory on a dramatic walk-off in the seventh inning that seal…
Mora and Quamba have each taken turns leading the Eastern Minny North Division throughout the summer. As of July 18, the Hinckley Knights (11-5 in league play; 18-9 overall) are now taking their turn leading the division as they took a one game lead over Quamba. The Cubs (9-5 in league play;…
Six individuals from the Mora/Ogilvie High School Trap Team attended U.S.A. High School Clay Target League National Championship shoot in Mason, Michigan July 10 and 11.
Obituaries
Dear sweet sister,
Dr. James H. Knutson (Jim), after battling cancer for more tha…
Eunice Arlene Kohner of Albany, formerly of Mora, died on Wedn…
Marlen “Pug” Emil Black, of Mora, died Thursday, July 22, 2021…
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Opinion
The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA) was recently introduced in the House and has now been introduced in the Senate — and will benefit every member of this community! Unlike many issues in Washington, this legislation has bipartisan support and is focused on delivering benefits to …
DID YOU KNOWthere is one county in the State of Minnesota where graduating students in public and private schools get a two year free tuition to a community college?
Over 22% of Central Minnesota’s labor force is 55 years or older, representing a very important segment of highly skilled workers that employers rely on. Leveraging the experience of these workers is vital to employers in the region, but the recent economic shock could trigger a change in th…
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