Area News

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…

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…

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…

Through organizations such as Free Little Library and independent home owners that wish to host a Book Box, this circulation can be done in a simple and fun way. Read more about Derrek and his Eagle Scout Project in this week’s Hawley Herald.

The 6th grade students at Hawley Elementary School continued another one of their fun annual traditions.  On Wednesday, September 19, bus drivers Leighton Grani and Red Odegaard hauled 80+ students and faculty eastward and northward through the twists and turns of rural Clay, Becker, Hubbard, and Clearwater Counties to one of Minnesota’s finest gems: Itasca…

To find out more, read Jen Miller’s story in this week’s Herald.

So, what is going on at the School Board meetings? Follow the Herald to find out.

Card, Lee and Marshall all tossed their hats into the ring. That makes six people that will battle for the three spots. Follow the Herald for a Q and A coming down the road soon.