I haven’t been on a rollercoaster since I was 15 years old. I went to Six Flags in Illinois with my mom, sister, and my late ...

The fiber expansion involves boring or plowing new lines along roadways, installing pedestals and control boxes, and eventually connecting homes. Once finished, most of Scandia’s homes, especially ...

During summer, the population in the area increases as our summer friends come to visit. It’s the ideal time to celebrate the ...

Readers of the Country Messenger have nominated businesses and individuals in seven categories: eating and drinking, sports and recreation, health and fitness, shopping, arts and entertainment, local ...

The Scandia-Marine Lions Club, the second largest Lions Club in Minnesota, has announced its new slate of officers for the 2025–2026 term, reflecting a strong tradition of service, leadership, and ...

Did you know that the Federal Government wants to sell three million acres of your public lands? In a proposal released by ...

From July 2 to July 9, nine residents of Scandia will travel to our sister city of Mellerud, Sweden, as part of the ongoing ...

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“I’m the only daddy you got. I am the damn paterfamilias” — Ulysses Everett McGill, played by George Clooney in the film “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” This December will mark the 25th anniversary of ...

Following the acceptance of Councilmember Charlie Anderson’s resignation, the city council of Marine on St. Croix will appoint a new member to complete Anderson’s term. Anderson was first elected to ...

Supervisors from May Township and officials at Liberty Classical Academy (LCA) have reached a settlement agreement regarding the lawsuit that LCA filed against the township in U.S. District Court last ...

A crazed wild turkey gobbling can shake tree bark off giant oaks. If a gobbler comes in quietly behind you and goes off, catching you dozing, you might need to go home for a wardrobe change. Sometimes ...