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Julie Antiel, 64 Julie A. Antiel, age 64, of Annandale, died Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation starting at 4:00 p.m....
There are plenty of things to fear around Halloween. Ghosts, goblins, haunted houses, and guys in white masks.   There’s another character lurking in the shadows of Halloween night, and she’s been around since the mid-2000s. Her name is the Switch Witch, and she’s coming for your candy. For those...
Graduations   Univ. of Wisconsin, La Crosse The following student graduated following the summer 2026 semester.      Monticello - Julia Grace Bovee, BS, Outdoor, Recreation, Tourism and Event Management Major: Generalist Emphasis.  
Fall is a favorite time of year for many of us! Enjoying the colors, the change in wardrobe choices, and especially the menu changes! Some fall flavor favorites are pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon. Use these to create cozy hot dishes and warm soups!   Cheeseburger Soup   Prep Time: 35 min. Total...

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For three decades, Sean Deringer has worn a law enforcement badge in Wright County, advancing through the ranks from patrol deputy and investigator to sergeant, lieutenant, captain and, ultimately,...
Key section wins down stretch gives Bison top seed; Hoel sparks offensive surge    The Lake Conference can be cruel at times, and it can be rewarding. After struggling through a 1-6 record against...
Road wins at Alexandria, Elk River earn Bison No. 4 seed in section    It’s not always how many wins, but what games you do win when it comes to playoff seeding. After falling to 3-9-2 overall with a...
Bison fall 27-15 to Knights; Section 6-5A championship rematch Wednesday at Spring Lake    After losing its homecoming football game the prior Friday against Monticello, Buffalo dropped another...
Five Bison earn wins in individual tourney   Like wrestling, high school tennis gives individual athletes a second chance when their team has been eliminated from the post-season. After falling 6-1...
Dual ends in rare tie   All swimmers and divers matter. The True Team section meets are both an opportunity for the top swimmers in the state to size up their competition for the year-end tournament...
This week we will celebrate “Crock-tober!” Featuring all things we can make in our slow cookers.  Enjoy! Chicken Tortilla Soup   Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 5 hr. Total Time: 5 hr. 10 min....
On Monday, October 5, at approximately 7:20 p.m., a police escort, with other motorcyclists joining, was ensuring the respectful transport of deceased 21-year-old Hunter Sandberg back to his hometown...

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