The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is accepting applications now through Oct. 1, 2026, for its program, including the 2027 Horticulture Core Course, beginning Dec. 29, 2026.

The Lady Pates beat Viborg-Hurley 3-0 at home Thursday, Sept. 10, in volleyball action.

H-BC won the first set 25-19, took the second set 25-20 and closed the match winning the third set 25-19.

The Hardwick community hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday morning for the opening of the new gas pumps along County Road 7 in Hardwick. 

City of Hardwick accepts bids for surplus tractor

CITY OF HARDWICK

NOTICE OF SEALED BIDS

The City of Hardwick is accepting sealed bids for surplus 1981–1982 John Deere 2755 Tractor.

It was one of the first Labor Days that I can remember over the past years that was actually a rainout. Nobles County received about 3.5 inches of rain over the long weekend.  This is the first significant rain we have had in about three months.

Stickling probate

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT

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Steece hearing

STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                                         DISTRICT COURT

COUNTY OF ROCK PROBATE DIVISION

This week, Sept. 13-19 is National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, and Rock County Opportunities (RCO) can think of no group more deserving of a community's gratitude. 

The Adrian-Ellsworth Dragons lost a close 19-8 contest on the road against the Heron Lake/Okabena-Fulda Coyotes Friday, Sept. 11.

“It was a physical game,” Adrian-Ellsworth head coach Randy Schettler said.

“We need to do a better job of taking care of the football.”