Preston becomes a Purple Heart City
Members of the Lloyd-Swenson Chapter 7110 of the Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Hearts and many local veterans were in attendance during the city council’s July 15 meeting. The council adopted a resolution proclaiming Preston a Purple Heart City. Duane Hodge, a Vietnam veteran, is the commander of the Lloyd-Swenson Chapter 7110. Harry Kerr, the chapter’s adjutant, explained how the chapter was named. The chapter was named after two local servicemen who died in […]
Semcac’s Grout glad to be back home
There’s an old saying that, “You end up where you’re supposed to be,” and Doug Grout agrees with that sentiment. As the new Executive Director at Semcac, at the Rushford administrative location, Doug only started at the beginning of July. But he already seems to be settling in well. Another reason Doug is happy to be here, he said, is, “Semcac is very near and dear to a lot of communities in southeast Minnesota. The […]
Harmony Sings (and quite well!)
As a part of Harmony’s weeklong 4th of July celebration, the third annual Harmony Sings event was held on Sunday, June 30 at the Old Legion Hall in Harmony, with approximately 70 people on hand. The event is organized by the Harmony Chamber of Commerce, and is affiliated with a statewide competition known as Minnesota Sings. One of those on hand was Chuck Spavin, representing Minnesota Sings. Chuck explained that, “I’m what they call the […]
Come toast Harmony Spirits’ Grand Opening and Classic Car Show July 4
Perhaps you have been one of the many to press your nose against the big glass windows at Harmony Spirits, gazing at the elephant-size still inside, admiring its mirrored copper gleam. And maybe that gaze got you wondering, impatiently, when this new micro-distiller would officially open its doors. Well, wait and wonder no more! Harmony Spirits is ready. Though Jim Simpson, Andy Craig, and Larry Tammel have been making whiskey, vodka, and rum for awhile, […]
