News & Items of Interest

Scott Newman is endorsed by Republicans in District 18

COKATO, MN – In a tight fourway race for official endorsement, Scott Newman of... 

Carver County issues March 13 flooding update

CARVER COUNTY, MN – Carver County issued an update Saturday morning that shows... 

Vehicle rolls after hitting roundabout at Highway 7 and Highway 25 near Mayer

CARVER COUNTY, MN – The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a rollover crash at... 

Lester Prairie City Council says no wage increases for city staff

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Last December, the Lester Prairie City Council discussed wage... 

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Viewpoints

HL Expo Saturday, March 20

The Howard Lake Expo is one of those events that, to me, signals spring is almost here. Saturday,... 

Letter: We need more responsible government

From: James Bobier Chair Senate Dist. 18 Republicans On March 13, the Republicans of Senate... 

Letter: Snowmobile hater punishes the masses

From: Thor Lund Cokato Dear snowmobile hater, we have never even met and yet you hate me and... 

Letter: Doctors will take fewer Medicare claims

From: Joan Neururer Waverly As of March 1, Medicare reimbursements to doctors have decreased... 

Letter: An insult to Democrats’ intelligence

From: John Norman Buffalo Listening to the arguments on both sides of the health care debate,... 

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Happenings

Steak and shrimp dinner Saturday

Prairie Archers will host a steak and shrimp dinner Saturday, March 13 at the Dodge... 

HLWW Murder Mystery- Sun. March 7

HLWW Murder Mystery, Murder in the House of Horrors will be Sunday, March 7, at 2... 

Men’s Community Breakfast- Sat. March 6

Men’s Community Breakfast All men in the community are invited to attend a gathering... 

Childcare workshop set for Shaken Baby Syndrome/SIDS

A childcare workshop, Shaken Baby Syndrome/SIDS is open to the public 6:30 to 8:30... 

Volunteers sought at Howard Lake St. John’s Lutheran

Join in a community sandwich making mission planned for 9 a.m. Thursday, March 4... 

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Sports

Section 5AA boys basketball action tonight (Sat.)

COKATO, MN – The Section 5AA, South Sub-section boys basketball semifinals will... 

Royal girls headed to state

ST. CLOUD, MN – The Watertown-Mayer Royals girls basketball team defeated Eden... 

W-M girls look to punch ticket to state tonight

ST. CLOUD, MN – The Watertown-Mayer Royals girls basketball team is just one victory... 

Boys basketball results from Thursday

It was a good night for the area boys basketball teams in the playoffs Thursday night,... 

BBB playoff games tonight (Thursday)

Tonight (Thursday) is a busy night of boys basketball playoff action as Watertown-Mayer,... 

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Schools

HLW guidance counselor Don Baumann passes away

HOWARD LAKE, WAVERLY, MN – Long-time guidance counselor Don Baumann, 71, died recently. He... 

Lester Prairie High School Bulletin Friday, March 12

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin March 12, 2010 Menu: Macaroni & Cheese,... 

Mayer Lutheran High School March 12 announcements

MAYER, MN – The Friday, March 12 announcements for Mayer Lutheran High School are as follows:  Read More →

Holy Trinity High School daily announcements for March 11

WINSTED, MN – Holy Trinity High School Daily Bulletin for Thursday, March 11, school day... 

Lester Prairie High School bulletin Thursday, March 11

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin March 11, 2010 Menu: Chicken Patty on... 

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