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The van hit a male pedestrian and the vehicle left the scene of the accident. According to Clay County Jail records, 23-year-old James D. Russell of Hawley faces charges of criminal vehicular operation, leaving the scene of an injury accident and fifth degree assault. This appears to be a domestic type of situation.  

“I don’t know that I had one favorite homebuilt piece. They were all pretty interesting,” Peter Mandt, president of WMSTR, stated. Check out the whole story in the Herald!

Who is this Melvin guy and what is the award all about? The Herald’s Jen Miller tells you all about it. Read it today!

Don’t be forgotten, be seen …

It will be quite an election with Ryan K. Anderson and Brad Eldred throwing their hats into the council ring.

Four will battle for two seats … Current Council Members Stacey Riedberger and Jonathan Donnelly are seeking to retain their seats.

While the teachers and staff evolve each year with new teaching methods, curriculums and equipment, they haven’t forgotten how it was when they were a student in school. “My dad usually dropped us off each morning or we walked. I grew up in the last house on the west edge of town so it was…

Hawley Elementary School has been validated as a Minnesota School of Excellence (SOE) by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA). This prestigious honor was awarded to Hawley Elementary for its commitment to 21st century teaching and learning. “We have an excellent staff here at Hawley Elementary, from teachers to the support staff that really…