Fort Ripley News

Ellefson, Matt and Amy; Paynesville; girl; Monday, June 16, 2008. ST. GABRIEL'S HOSPITAL, LITTLE FALLS Dobosenski, Stan Jr.

FORT RIPLEY - Kevin and Cheryl Hoskins, 18173-263rd St., announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda, to Kevin Lundorff, son of Steve and Beverly Lundorff, 18117 Riverwood Drive, Little Falls.

Minnesota would observe Korean War Armistice Day beginning this summer, if a bill from Rep. via St. Cloud Times

“My main character is Twin Cities private investigator Matt Malone. He was also in my first book 'China Connection.'”

"North Dakota Neighbor" is the second self-published book by Fort Ripley Author Marlene Chabot. via HometownSource

“We'll be carefully reviewing it (the bonding bill) and considering our options over the coming days”

Tim Pawlenty could soon be signing-off on a veto. The conference committee bill, which is expected on House and Senate floors tomorrow, contains a number of local projects. via HometownSource

“It's a lot harder to put together a budget that cuts than one that spends”

DFL wants to use state reserves to stem deficit, while Pawlenty eyes health care fund Increasingly uncomfortable with slashing spending to make up for a projected $935 million deficit, state lawmakers of both ... via Finance and Commerce

“I don't ever want people to forget their sacrifice”

"The Vietnam veteran was never officially welcomed back and given the respect they deserve," said Diane Finnemann of Forest Lake, testifying before the Senate Agriculture and Veterans Committee on behalf of the ... via HometownSource

“Minnesota needs a transportation bill. I think everybody has to see that”

The Minnesota Senate voted 47-20 on Thursday to approve an omnibus transportation finance bill. via St. Cloud Times

“If she feels that's the party that represents her, she should seek out their support.”

You could call Chrissy Nakonsky a candidate of change. Until about five years ago, Nakonsky, who recently announced she's running for the Minnesota Legislature and will seek the Republican endorsement in her ... via Star Tribune