Area Breaking News
A Mother Poddy Fall
After the Herald contacted the Hawley Police Department, they decided against lifting any fingerprints off of the Porta Potty, located on the north wall of City Hall. The police said there could be any number of things that could have happened, but they are focusing their efforts on Mother Nature. Her age is unknown, and…
Read MoreHawley H.E.R.T. was ready to help
Hawley Rescue was on standby in case the Firefighters needed medical checks.
Read MoreLions bag some potatoes for those in need
President Bob Haugen and 12 Hawley Lions bagged 1,000 lbs. of potatoes at the Ron Ekre farm October 1. This is an annual project to benefit the needy.
Read MoreHawley Fire Battles Dryer Fire
Last week, fire and rescue crews from Hawley responded to a dryer fire at the Hawley Elevator’s south plant on County Road 31. Flames and smoke were visible from the structure and firefighters quickly put out the flames with a steady stream of water, seen in the photo to the left. Hawley Fire Chief Justin…
Read MoreRunners run hard for/at Skallerud
More than three decades ago, Dale Skallerud organized the first ever cross country meet held in Hawley. Last Monday, he was honored as the cross country team hosted the 3rd annual meet named in his honor.
Read MoreLady Nuggets send Green Wave home with a loss to Hawley
After four games on the road, it was good to be back in our home gym to take on the East Grand Forks Green Waves…and tonight was especially packed in the stands as it was a night to thank parents. B-Team and JV started out the night, both earning wins. The JV team lost game…
Read MoreDig Yellow at Thursday’s game.
The Gold Room … Season Number Five
“It’s pure adrenaline pumping through me. It’s inexplicable … nerve-racking,” Ben Burkel explained, the moment he starts wrapping up his knuckles and lacing up his boxing gloves. The adrenaline is met with growing excitement by an audience and flashing cameras that circle the ring. Every step towards the boxing ring, another question presents in its…
Read MoreA tour of Lights in the Twin Cities
Pack your kofferts (Norwegian for suitcases) and catch a ride to Minneapolis this holiday season with the Hawley Lutheran Church to celebrate Christmas in Minneapolis. This is a chance for anyone in the community whether you’re a member of the Hawley Lutheran Church, Norwegian, Swedish, or simply interested in slipping away for the weekend. “This…
Read MoreWhat is a Tax Levy? What is Hawley’s Tax Levy?
All we hear about today is tariffs and how bad things might get for us. Things will definitely be hard for our farmers in the Hawley area. Hopefully everyone will get together at the bargaining table and hammer out a deal. That is exactly what the Hawley City Council did when they came together on…
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