Minnesota voters will decide on November 3 whether to change the state Constitution to alter how the Permanent School Fund is invested and how money from the fund is distributed to public schools. The proposed constitutional amendment, would take effect July 1, 2027, if approved. The amendment would change the constitutional rules governing the fund while leaving its purpose of supporting Minnesota schools in place. The ballot question asks: “Shall the Minnesota Constitutio

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Pam Miller of Alexandria has taken on a new role as a Synod Authorized Minister (SAM) for the Highway 71 Lutherans after a long career in healthcare and years of church involvement. She officially started on July 1, following her introduction to the congregation in June, including their summer program for children called JAM (Jesus and Me). Miller, who grew up in Alexandria and has an accounting degree from Southwest State University

Travelers on Highway 210 between Hewitt and Staples will encounter lane closures and delays as roadwork begins Monday, September 28, advised the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The $3.4 million project will resurface (mill and overlay) Highway 210 between Highway 71 in Hewitt and Highway 10 in Staples. Work will take place Monday to Saturday, during daytime hours, weather permitting. Motorists should be prepared for alternating lane closures in both directions with f

Debby Abrahamson, president of Zion Lutheran Church, explained there is no criteria, anyone can stop by and shop at the Community Clothes Closet. by Michael Hager Zion Lutheran Church in Browerville has accumulated a large selection of items for their Community Clothes Closet which is located at 1021 N. Park Avenue in Browerville. They have been open to the public for a short while and have not yet seen a lot of people coming through the doors, maybe six to ten per week. “