Peterson News

Is it fair or wise that Anoka Hennepin will be able to spend $165 per pupil, beyond what the state provides, South St.

It's back to the cutting board for Byron public schools after a proposed increase in its operating levy proved to be too much for taxpayers Tuesday.

Voters in the Rushford-Peterson school district passed the operating levy. 623 votes yes, to 502 no.

On Nov. 3, five school districts in southeastern Minnesota are passing the hat to taxpayers.

" U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced today that her recommendations of Minnesotans to serve in the top positions of the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in Minnesota have been appointed by President Obama.

Last update: September 22, 2009 - 8:36 PM By John Millea I have been consistently inconsistent in my picks so far this season, with weekly records of 16-4, 11-9 and 14-6. My batting average is .684, which I and anybody named Mauer will take.

Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN  LEWISTON -- Rushford-Peterson, ranked No. 1 in the state in Class A, survived a scare from Lewiston-Altura as the Trojans pulled out a 30-24 victory in double overtime.

The Rushford-Peterson school district has received a nearly $20 million boost in its quest to replace its 103-year-old school building and renovate its aging middle school.

The Rushford-Peterson school district has received a nearly $20 million boost in its quest to replace its 103-year-old school building and renovate its aging middle school.

Ag experts addressed a full tent at Farmfest Wednesday for the forum "The Minnesota Ag Industry... Where Are We At and Where Are We Going?" The moderator was Bob Byrnes, University of Minnesota Regional Extension Director.

Amid all the serious discussions about health care, Cash for Clunkers and that suds-aided White House summit last week, Central Minnesotans got at least one chance to chuckle thanks to 7th District Rep.

NFL players report to training camp in about a week and maybe no one's more excited about it than Steve Heiden.

A full day of family entertainment is planned for Saturday at the Friends Center for the Arts, 123 S. Broadway, Spring Valley.

Rankings are established for a standard fantasy football scoring system, with scoring category stats including: rushing yards, receiving yards, return yards, touchdowns.

With the 2009 fantasy football season about to get under way, here are my top 80 overall running back RB rankings to begin the 2009 season.

Support among House Democrats for legislation aimed at curbing greenhouse gases appeared to be growing Wednesday, bolstered by two favorable reports on the economic effects of the bill and an agreement on a string of demands sought by Democratic lawmakers from farm districts.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said Thursday alterations made to the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 have calmed his concerns.

Five members of Congress from Minnesota joined with over 100 of their colleagues Wednesday in supporting bipartisan consensus legislation to reform America's failed trade policy.

President Obama wooed the American Medical Association on Monday with talk of curbing malpractice lawsuits and canceling a proposed 21 percent cut in Medicare payments as he ramped up an effort to win support for a major overhaul of the nation's health system.

The Rushford-Peterson boys golf team is just one solid round away from a Class A state title at Pebble Creek Golf Club.