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Prep Softball: Morris/CA remains undefeated

April 20, 2012 in Morris Sun Tribune

Van Batavia nearly perfect in Tiger softball teams’ victory over Marshall on Friday; Benson/Hancock has tough day against strong KMS team Continue Reading

Morris/CA girls, boys basketball teams both victorious

March 1, 2012 in Morris Sun Tribune

The Morris/Chokio-Alberta girls open the playoffs with a win on the road on Thursday, and the Tigers boys also won a road game at BOLD to clinch second place in the West Central South Conference Continue Reading

Morris Sun Tribune spotlighted by Minnesota Newspaper Association

January 27, 2012 in Morris Sun Tribune

The Morris Sun Tribune received honors Thursday in the Better Newspaper Contest of the Minnesota Newspaper Association. Continue Reading

Morris City Council takes first step towards demolishing old elementary school building

January 13, 2012 in Morris Sun Tribune

Attempts to reuse the old Morris Area Elementary School have apparently been exhausted, it’s becoming an increasingly dangerous public safety risk and the costs for getting rid of potential environmental problems could rise soon. Continue Reading

Cyrus school may reorganize by 2013-2014 school year

January 13, 2012 in Morris Sun Tribune

Although the Cyrus School Board has voted to continue serving students in the 2012 2013 school year, the district is looking into reorganization options for the future, which could include combining with other districts in the area. Continue Reading

End of blender’s credit likely to bump E85 prices upward

January 5, 2012 in Morris Sun Tribune

Consumers are likely to see the cost of E85 rise at the pump, but the end of the federal blender’s credit for ethanol is otherwise not likely to send any major ripples through Minnesota’s agriculture economy. Continue Reading

Borrowing and Building:

December 31, 2011 in Morris Sun Tribune

Minnesota is well-positioned financially to pass another capital improvements bonding bill in the 2012 session. Continue Reading

Moving Minnesota Forward

December 30, 2011 in Morris Sun Tribune

Senate Republicans made a major difference in 2011; we achieved a balanced budget without raising taxes and exercised spending restraint that has helped lead to an $876 million surplus. Continue Reading

Minnesota senators deliberate majority leader

December 27, 2011 in Morris Sun Tribune

Minnesota state Sen. Dave Senjem of Rochester makes a return as Senate Republican leader after an 11-hour meeting Tuesday. Continue Reading

Is Truth in Taxation set up to fail?

December 16, 2011 in Morris Sun Tribune

This week I got the chance to cover my first two Truth in Taxation (TnT) meetings, one for Stevens County and one for the City of Morris. I’m a not-so-secret government nerd (a good quality for someone who spends a lot of time covering local meetings), so I was actually looking forward to seeing what the TnT hearings would offer. Continue Reading