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GHEC approves cameras in classrooms

GRANADA – Operating under previous approval, the Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) School Board approved a bid from Alpha Wireless to install cameras in all classrooms during their meeting on Thursday. Superintendent Doug Storbeck said they received approval from teachers two years ago to ...

Ceylon Community Day today

CEYLON — Today is the Ceylon Community Day Auction and City-wide Rummage Sales. Plan to attend. Please be respectful of private property and use the garbage containers available. If using four wheelers or golf carts, there is a speed limit for those vehicles in the city. The maps for the ...

Diesel hikes adding large expense for trucking companies

TRUMAN – While fuel is always one of the highest and most necessary expenses for trucking companies, prices going from the $3.60 range to over $5 has begun to weigh on the minds and budgets of truckers and trucking companies. Baarts Trucking has been around since the 1950s, after Larry ...

Reports cards bring points of pride, room for improvement

MARTIN COUNTY – The Minnesota Department of Education has released its report cards on public school districts, including those in Martin County. These report cards reveal MCA test results in Math and Reading, establishing a timeline for percentage of students meeting standards going back ...

America at 250: A journey through time, told through our communities

What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; we have ...

Welcome burn site open Saturday

WELCOME — The burn site in Welcome will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 11. Please bring only tree trimmings, brush, leaves and grass clippings. Garbage and large wood are prohibited. Residents’ sump pumps should now drain into the storm sewer or onto the lawn. Please do not ...