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MINNEAPOLIS - The Watertown-Mayer Royals have a long list of successful athletes who have come out of the school. But, possibly one of the biggest names is currently playing collegiate volleyball, and ...

The stretch of Highway 12 through Howard Lake is now clear of construction after the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) completed its improvement project on the roadway late last month.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Public that on Monday, November 10, 2025, the Waverly City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation of all those drainage and utility ...

COKATO – The Chargers stayed red-hot to start their postseason, defeating PACT Charter in four sets in the Section 5AA Quarterfinals Tuesday at home.DC pummeled the Panthers 25-17, 23-25, 25-18, 25-18 ...

After decades thriving as a community favorite, the Blue Note is beginning a new chapter as Jacob and Rachel Schlagel pass ownership to their cousin, Brandon Schlagel. Family roots run deep in the ...

The ghost stories of the ancient world reveal much about humanity’s early attempts to understand death and the afterlife. Whether it was a story to serve a moral lesson, a religious reminder, or ...

Earlier this year, the Lake Mary Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9232 – which includes members from Howard Lake, Winsted, and Waverly – was designated a 2024-25 All-American post through the VFW’s ...

The Howard Lake City Council covered several business items this week, including a public hearing for Reeds & Rushes Event Center, approval of a new liquor license, and renewal of a lobbying contract ...

Editor’s Note: Due to incorrect information, I missed the boys race. Charlie Bortnem finished second to advance to the boys Class AA State meet, while Stephanie Ashwill (ninth place) and Karla ...

Editor's note: This story was published in the Oct. 24 edition of the Herald Journal. The Lester Prairie School Board examined the district’s 2025 spring Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) ...