Dana Murphy

After what will be exactly two years since the building renderings were shared with the Norwood Young America community, Central Public Schools' renovations and remodels are expected to be completed by this spring.

The Wright County Conference (WCC) accepted Central Public Schools as a member in November, placing them in the West division among eight other school districts.

Between overwhelmed animal shelters reporting at-capacity numbers and countless posts about lost pets on social media, it seems cases of missing dogs and cats are on the rise. While holidays

Two juniors at Central High School are the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) winners for Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District. Rebecca Sandeen and Emily Romero designed Accessify, an app that assists

For the first time ever, Central Public Schools will be launching its very own fishing team. The idea came about when a new student approached the middle and high schools’

For the first time in 20 years, Central Public Schools invited the community to participate in their annual Project Christmas fundraiser, resulting in overwhelming success.

The Watertown City Council adopted the 2024 budgets and levy at their regular City Council meeting last month.

This hearty chili is the perfect cold-weather meal that serves the whole family. It’s full of healthy ingredients like beans, tomatoes, and pumpkin. It’s also super easy to make and only requires one pot. Serve it up solo with a bread roll, or as a snack with a side of tortilla chips.

Nothing says "I love you" like homemade cookies. And my mom's Linzers are no exception. I've watched her make these festive cookies for years and have seen the joy they bring to family and loved ones. I thought, what better recipe to share for Valentine's Day? My mother's recipe calls for tart raspberry jam sandwiched between two lightly sweetened cookies and finished off with a dusting of powdered sugar. These decadent yet delicate treats will leave anyone feeling extra loved this month. Wrap them up in parchment paper and package them into a cookie tin for the perfect Valentine's Day gift.

1. Lake Minnetonka Map Wool Throw Designed and crafted in Minnesota, this mid-weight wool throw showcases a map of Lake Minnetonka, from Halstead's Bay to Gray's Bay, making it a perfect gift for any lake-loving loved one.