Tri-County News
Larry Snodgrass, 87

Larry Snodgrass, 87

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Larry Snodgrass of Eden Valley died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Meeker County Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. He was 87. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Eden Valley....

Rebecca “Becky” Foreman, 78

Rebecca “Becky” Foreman, 78

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Rebecca "Becky" Foreman died May 9, 2025. She was 78. Rebecca Kay Hendrickson was born Nov. 2, 1946, to Heimer and Mildred Hendrickson of Kingston. She graduated with honors from Kimball High School in 1964, and later North Park College...

Deanna Scheeler, 70

Deanna Scheeler, 70

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Deanna Scheeler of Cold Spring died peacefully at Quiet Oaks Hospice Home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was 70. Please us to celebrate Deanna’s life Tuesday, June 10, at Kingston...

Richard “Rick” Kinzer, 79

Richard “Rick” Kinzer, 79

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Richard "Rick" Kinzer died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by family. He was 79. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, with visitation...

Changing the narrative on Mental Health

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CentraCare’s free online wellness class In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, CentraCare invites the community to us for a transformative online session titled “Changing the Narrative on Mental Health.” This free event will take place from noon-1...

Christian Women’s Connection brunch

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There’s been a change! the Christian Women’s Connection brunch at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Annandale United Methodist Church, 250 Oak Ave. N. (rather than at St. John’s Lutheran Church). The brunch will feature a presentation on...

Talking spring allergies with U of M

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As winter fades and spring arrives, so does allergy season. The runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes that come with spring allergies can sometimes dim the excitement of the new season. Neal Godse, M.D., with the University of Minnesota Medical...

What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes?

What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes?

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Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I’m 60 years old, and in pretty good shape, but was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What did I miss? Diabetic Dan Dear Dan, The signs and...

Minnesota Twins make the number 13 look pretty good

Minnesota Twins make the number 13 look pretty good

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Usually the number 13 is looked upon in negative , an unlucky number often skipped by hotels in their elevator floor listings. In the case of the Minnesota Twins, I’m rather appreciating the number 13....

Let laughter ring

Let laughter ring

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We are living in serious times. And, while I don’t want to demean or diminish the seriousness of all the seriousness, I have one piece of advice that I hope can benefit us all. Sometimes,...

Governor Walz, legislative leaders reach bipartisan agreement on state budget targets

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Governor Tim Walz and Republican and Democratic legislative leaders reached an agreement Thursday, May 15, on state budget targets. “Amid partisanship and division in Washington, Republicans and Democrats are proving that here in Minnesota we...

The opposite of a word-thrill ride

The opposite of a word-thrill ride

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Ready for some fun? I’m not talking about fun in an exciting roller-coaster sort of way. That type of fun is always fun, but fun can be all sorts of amusement park rides. Some are...

Meeker County Sheriff’s Office

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06/01/25, 1:00 am, Suspicious Activity, 309th St, Forest City Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 06/01/25, 3:08 pm, Parking Complaint, Central Av N, City of Watkins: Clear. 06/01/25, 9:36 pm, Suspicious Person,...

Wright County Sheriff’s Office

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May 26, Ashley Marie Dalbec, 41, of Clearwater, was arrested in Silver Creek on a charge of 3rd Degree DWI. May 27, Joshua Paul Marty-Neal, 33, of Cokato, was arrested...

Structure fire

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At about 3:13 p.m. Saturday, May 31, the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a structure fire in the 53,000 block of 291st Street in Swede Grove Township....

Highway 12 Litchfield to Cokato repair project to resume

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The Highway 12 Litchfield to Cokato resurfacing and concrete repair project resumes June 9. Highway 12 Dassel to Cokato through traffic will be routed to Hwy 15, County Road 21...