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Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met on November 20, 2025, at The Den in St. Paul.

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER As I write this column two legislative colleagues are having their actions brought forward by the legislative body as to whether they should be disciplined or even expelled from the legislature.

10 YEARS AGO NTV on-air personality Kent Boughton presented Central City second grade teacher Renee Hansen with January’s NTV Outstanding Teacher award. She was nominated by second grader Reagan Fousek.

Dubs Pub in Palmer holds celebration marking the completion of recent expansion project..

The Fox Theater in Central City, originally slated for closure this Thursday, January 15th, is now expected to remain open through mid-February.

Museum leadership discusses opening during annual mtg. The membership of the Merrick County Historical Museum had a chance to hear an update on the museum’s programming, finances, and new facility during the group’s annual meeting on Sunday.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 Officer assisted the Central City Ambulance in the 2300 block of 28th Street. Officer responded to a stray dog complaint in the 1700 block of 16th Avenue, owner contacted.

“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: but I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall...

From small-town innovators to heritage keepers, from artists and athletes to big city dreamers and everyday neighbors making extraordinary impacts, stories remind us that inspiration often lives right next door.

On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.