Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year David Rixe has a long history of enthusiastic community involvement.   In his 34 years as a resident, Rixe has served on the city’s advisory park …

Minnesota’s fishing opener celebrates angling opportunities and cherished rituals forged on water. Fifty years ago, Sauk Rapids couple Ed and Patricia Gerchy began a career in publishing …

With heads bowed and eyes closed, the Rice community gathered at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church May 2 for the annual National Day of Prayer service.   Event organizer Ron McKeever …

Renee Zeleny’s love of pottery reflects joy, tranquility and inspiration provided by Mother Nature. “Working with clay has many fascinating steps,” she said. “You need to …

Sauk Rapids-based Manea’s Meats gets daily inspections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.   A recent visit by another agency official helped celebrate what’s been …

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Youth Baseball Association has signed a 10-year field operating contract with the city. Sauk Rapids council members unanimously approved the agreement during an April 29 …

Rice American Legion Post 473 is participating in a national patriotic organization awareness day April 27. Posts are opening their doors to community members for the day to recognize the …

SAUK RAPIDS — A Sauk Rapids man is dead following a fire at a property in Watab Township April 21.   Sheriff Troy Heck reported John David Schram, 76, died at the scene on the 400 …

The Benton County Board recently learned more about a collaborative effort to improve court security. Megan Bergman serves a dual role as court administrator for Benton County and Mille Lacs …

Cribbage Club Fridays Love playing cribbage and want to meet like-minded enthusiasts. Bring your cribbage board and cards to partake in a morning of friendly competition and camaraderie. Light …

4 named Students of Excellence   ST. CLOUD — Sauk Rapids-Rice High School seniors have been named Students of Excellence by Resource Training & Solutions.   Four …