Hope Murray

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In quest for Eagle rank, Mora Scout leads group to assist Arthur Township

2 days ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

Ever since he joined Boy Scouts five years ago, Jeremy Kunkel has had a goal in mind: to reach the rank of Eagle Scout. Now, after undertaking a massive project at Arthur Town Hall and with just one more merit badge to earn, the soon-to-be Mora High School junior is closer than ever to achieving his goal. In the world of Boy Scouts, those who want to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout are required to complete a project that will benefit the community.
Got junk?

1 week ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

It is said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. However you choose to look at it, if you want less trash or fewer treasures cluttering your property, a pair of industrious Mora High School friends are here to help. Eddie Johnson and Stratton Nelson are the proprietors of Haul Yeah, a two-man operation that will come to your home, farm, office, or other property, and take away items no longer wanted.
Tired of tires

1 week ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

Grasston may be seeing some relief soon from a residence within city limits that has a glut of tires on its property. At the same time, Kanabec County is grappling with what it should do with a tire pile on an acreage in tax forfeiture. A solution to at least one of these problems may be close at hand. Grasston Mayor Bill Tomczak told the Kanabec County Board of Commissioners during its public comment period that a residence within city limits had approximately 640 tires on its land.
Dough-no-mite!

2 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

A family-owned business in Mora is really on a roll. Mora Bakery — known for its friendly staff and delicious donuts — is the national winner for the northern region of the Dawn Foods National Donut Day contest. Representatives from Dawn, a Rogers-based food distribution center, visited the bakery on Friday, June 6 — National Donut Day — and presented Becky Ripka Matoga, owner with her sister Julie Ripka Drugatz, with the award.
Please stand by

2 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

Things sound a little different these days over the local airwaves. That’s because Rockin’ Robin Riley, a fixture at KBEK radio off and on for close to 30 years, is no longer spinning tunes, writing news or interviewing guests. Earlier this spring, Riley unplugged her microphone and put away her headset. For her work in advocating for local groups, she will be honored this fall by Lakes & Pines Community Action with the Spirit of Community award.
Simply the best

3 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

Ava Halvorson has a busy summer ahead of her. She’ll be working at Welia Health during the week, and on weekends, she will be employed at Ogilvie Raceway and wash trucks at Besser Ag Services. For fun, the newly minted graduate of Ogilvie High School hopes to go to the lake, kayak and hang out with friends. First, though, she will compete in discus at the state track tournament on June 10.
Sapsuckers to host cider tasting event

3 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

For a second year, the Minnesota Cider Guild will hold its VIP Small Batch Cider Tasting. This year, the event is right in Kanabec County. The tasting, featuring cideries from all over Minnesota, will be from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 7, at Sapsucker Farms. According to local resident and Executive Director of the Minnesota Cider Guild Luke Stultz, the tasting will be set up like an open house “with each cidery having (its) own table or station to showcase what they make.
History Center in holding pattern regarding Coin School rehab

4 weeks ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

When visitor’s stop by the Kanabec History Center for Museum Day on Saturday, they may want to take a peek inside the Coin School. After all, from the outside, it seems the building is in perfect shape. But looks can be deceiving. Once inside, visitors will see the floor is collapsing, causing the walls to be compromised. And that’s just what one can see with the naked eye.
Seven Mora seniors honored at military swearing-in ceremony

1 month ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

Seven young men from the Mora School District will spend at least part of the next few years as members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Liam Connolly and Tucker Goude-Ringler will serve in the U.S. Army; Jordan Ringler in the U.S. Marine Corps; Isaiah Johnson and Maverick Southerland in the U.S. Navy; and Gabe Fristedt and Isaac Holland in the Minnesota Army National Guard.
Smith talks healthcare at Welia Health

1 month ago | moraminn.com | Hope Murray

Healthcare is on the mind of Sen. Tina Smith. With proposed cuts to Medicaid, Smith is interested in learning how rural hospitals would cope. This prompted her to make a stop at Welia Health Monday to discuss not only those potential changes but the successes and struggles the hospital is encountering.