Tri-County News

01/29/2026

Sno Daze coronation 2026

Congratulations to Caleb DeRose and Alayna Haag on being crowned king and queen!

01/28/2026

01/22/2026

With colder temperatures moving in tonight and through the weekend, we’re encouraging residents to stay ahead of potential freeze‑ups by reviewing the recent email sent out regarding running your water.

If you did not receive an email or a door hanger, that means your property is currently above the 40‑degree threshold and you are not on the list for a water‑run credit at this time.

Staying informed helps prevent frozen lines and keeps everything flowing smoothly for everyone in the community. Thank you for taking a moment to double‑check your inbox and help us stay prepared as the temperatures drop.

Reach out to City Hall if there are any questions regarding this!

01/22/2026

Stay warm! ❄️❄️

01/16/2026

Dear EVW Community,

Over the past week, a growing number of students and staff at EVW have been absent due to sickness and the trend has been getting worse. It has been reported that most of the sickness includes Strep and Influenza A which are both very contagious. The number of missing staff has been very difficult to cover and find substitutes.

We would like to be proactive with the long weekend approaching to give an extra day of no students at school for a reset. EVW would have an E-Learning Day on Friday, 1-16 with students staying home and staff reporting to school to present E-Learning materials and provide assistance throughout the day as in a regular E-Learning Day.

Activities would be run as regularly scheduled on Friday, 1-16.

This would allow a 4 day break for students to prevent spreading of sicknesses. Hopefully this would complete a proactive reset for our students and staff and promote a healthier school.

Thank you for the support of our EVW School students and staff!

Respectfully,

Joel Baumgarten
EVW Superintendent

12/30/2025

Dance returns to Kimball in two weeks with ballet classes beginning January 13 for ages 9-14! A great opportunity for both new and returning dancers.

Registration is now open: https://kimball.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/7/program_id/4/subcategory_id/0

12/15/2025

Our HHW Facility will start taking your old electronics beginning Jan 5! ♻️ 💻

✅ Accepted items include: TVs, phones, laptops, monitors, smart mirrors, printers, home security displays, keyboards, gaming systems, headphones, sound systems, and so much more.
🕖 Monday–Saturday | 7:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
💳 $10 per screen, other items free to drop off | Card payments only
🚫 Not accepted: kitchen appliances or home items such as lamps and vacuums, nor garden or automotive products.
📍 Drop off at the HHW Facility in Waite Park.

Get a full list of accepted items and other details in our news release: stearnscountymn.gov/1496

12/12/2025

❄️ Ice Rink is NOW OPEN ❄️ UPDATE - 12/30/2025
Come enjoy some winter fun — the rink is cleared and ready for skating. Bundle up and have a great time!

❄️⛸️ The City Ice Rink is Officially Open! ⛸️❄️

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to the rink for another season of winter fun!

Bundle up, bring your skates, and enjoy the ice! 🏒

12/10/2025

Both EV-W and Kimball schools have a 2-hour late start Wednesday, Dec. 10.