“How sweet it is!” stated Bruce Vonderohe, borrowing a line from Jackie Gleason, as the Mission 66 Playground in Houston, Minn., was about to open to the public at a special ceremony in Central Park on July 21. This magnificent playground became a reality due to the hard work and perseverance of many people that got behind the project spearheaded by the Houston High School … [Read more...]
Ellingson takes her positive attitude on the road
After living a full and meaningful life with someone, becoming that person’s caregiver is a role many of us have never considered, much less planned on. Taking life day by day and having a positive attitude can help with the adjustment as Lilah Ellingson experienced in recent years. Lilah Jane (Hildestad) Ellingson was born to Carl and Amelia Hildestad on March 17, 1935. … [Read more...]
Fountain to host party of the century and a half
The residents of the small town of Fountain, Minn., are preparing for a big party as the sesquicentennial celebration will take place July 26-28, 2019. “Fountain’s early history is very limited due to a fire that swept through the town in 1872,” states Fountain resident and history buff Paul Little. He says there is a lack of credible sources for history, explaining, … [Read more...]
Cook sworn in as Whalan City Council member
Tanya Cook is the newest member of the Whalan City Council in Whalan, Minn. Cook filled the position left open when Johnny Halvorson resigned from the council in June due to health issues. Present at the July 8, regularly scheduled monthly city council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk … [Read more...]
Relay for Life to be held in Lanesboro
It’s time to tie up your shoelaces and travel to Lanesboro for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Fillmore County fundraiser to be held on Friday, July 12, 2019. Relay for Life activities will be taking place in Sylvan Park and in the Lanesboro Community Hall throughout the day and late into the night. With this year’s Relay for Life theme being “There’s no … [Read more...]