Hanson inducted into Bowling Hall of Fame
A symbol of bowling in the Fillmore County area will now have her name permanently associated with the sport as her name is now listed in the Bowling Hall of Fame. Shelly Hanson, who owns B & B Olympic Bowl in Preston, Minn., with her husband Paul, says she was “shocked” when she found out on October 1, 2018, that she had been selected to be included in a very exclusive group of Hall of […]
Drury’s owner receives award for sales tax advocacy
Drury’s Furniture co-owner Mike Drury was recently named Minnesota Retailers Association Advocate of the Year. He accepted the award October 9, but even amid the accolades, his focus remains on the work that was done and why it was needed. The award comes after two decades pushing for sales tax fairness for retailers, specifically as it relates to purchases made via mail order or online. The issue stretches back to 1967, long before the internet […]
Chatfield teacher earns top award
When Nora Gathje received the Minnesota Science Teacher Association’s (MnSTA) award for Science Teacher of the Year, no one was surprised, especially her students. “Mrs. Gathje is a remarkable teacher,” said Izzy Berg, a sophomore at Chatfield High School. “She thoroughly explains the concepts of science to everyone who takes her classes. I know this firsthand. When I’m having difficulty, Mrs. Gathje takes extra time to help me grasp it. She also makes science fun, […]
Lange’s Grocers opening in Mabel!
Excitement is building as Lange’s Grocers gets ready to open its doors in downtown Mabel on November 18. It’s been more than six years since the town has had a grocery store and residents are looking forward to shopping locally again. Lange’s Grocers is located at 110 N. Main Street in the former furniture store building. Bryce Lange is the person who is making this a reality, along with the help of the City of […]
