Heading into the girls basketball regular season, Coach Devin Drager noted that a change in conference would put Martin County West onto the...

AMBOY10 YEARS AGO, 2015Ed Dorsey, PublisherMayor Michael Sevcik and council members Radley Sorenson and Thomas Boeck were sworn in during Monday’s meeting. 20 YEARS AGO,...

Mapleton10 YEARS AGO, 2015Ed Dorsey, PublisherThe Johnson family, of Mapleton, is hosting a foreign exchange student this school year.  L-R: Corrie...

I have two dear friends that I have kept in touch with from high school, which is a little bit special because I started at a new school my...

As we head into 2025, many farm operations are coming off a relatively poor profit year in 2024; with some farmers having very small profit levels...

“It’s a Great Day to be an Adult and an Eagle”Author’s note: The legend of Ned Shuck’s work ethic began in the late 90s when he put in endless time...

Early in my career, I was called to a retired couple’s home.  They were emotionally upset, scared, sad, mad and clearly bothered by receiving a call that their grandson was...

On December 20, both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate passed a “Continuing Resolution” (CR), which provided needed funding to avoid a federal...

It’s 2025. How is that possible already?With the new year comes the need to renew and rejuvenate again. This year, that means a bit of freshening...

AMBOY10 YEARS AGO, 2015Ed Dorsey, PublisherNo news in Amboy this week. 20 YEARS AGO, 2005Ed Dorsey, PublisherDeb Caldwell wasn’t happy as she scraped the thick ice off the...

Mapleton10 YEARS AGO, 2015Ed Dorsey, PublisherFive options being considered by Maple River Schools Facility Task Force. 2015 Miss Bonnie Lass Candidates Announced. Sarah...

Amboy10 YEARS AGO, 2014Michael Koob, PublisherWith the recent weather fluctuation and inconsistent ice conditions, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is...

Mapleton10 YEARS AGO, 2014Michael Koob, PublisherMaple River Wrestlers defeat USC in dual. MR Boys Down NRHEG 70-6620 YEARS AGO, 2004Ed Dorsey, PublisherThe Ralph Danberry...

At the end of every year, various publications, websites, etc. have their “Top 10” or “Top 5” list for that year. In this issue of “FOCUS ON AG”, I am highlighting my “Top...

Folks. I have a teenager.It was a good birthday celebration – one of the better ones I’ve managed in recent years. There was nothing spectacular about it, but the birthday...