Under the theme "What a Wonderful World," this year's Miss Crookston Scholarship Pageant will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, in the Crookston High School Auditorium. Thirteen young women are vying for the Miss Crookston 2008 title.

This summer, hundreds of children will be doing more than watching Nickelodeon or the Disney Channel.

In previous Peach Festivals, Cortney Spiegel has always admired the Peach Queens and got a picture with the newest one every year. But now Spiegel has experienced a dream come true: Actually being the 2008 Peach Queen.

Rebecca Rogers hopes to put her extensive economic development background to work for Albertville. Rogers is vying for the Place 4 seat on the Albertville City Council in the most crowded field of the election. Her opponents are Sharon Wakefield Brown, Ch

Throughout the city, organizations and outreaches are seeking volunteers and donations to help people in need. Here is a list of some that have asked for a helping hand.