November 26 — Gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.41/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 7.8 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.53/g, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices on November 26 in Minnesota have … [Read more...]
Nisse Treehouse daycare in Mabel
Word is getting around that there’s a new daycare center in Mabel. Darcy Thorson is the director of Nisse Treehouse daycare in Spring Grove and Mabel, and that keeps her very busy. But she recently sat down for an interview. Darcy explained that the center in Spring Grove has been operating for just over two years, but that the Mabel center just opened in mid-September of … [Read more...]
Preston Veterans Home Committee to hold community meeting on design plans
On Thursday, December 6, the Preston Veterans Home Committee, the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Home Design Firms, Wold and Perkins-Eastman, will be presenting the Preston Veterans Home concept plans to the community. The community meeting will be held at the Preston Servicemen’s Club and will begin at 10:30 a.m. and last until … [Read more...]
Preston Area Chamber of Commerce to dedicate Christmas tree to former Preston EMT Volunteer
On Sunday, December 9, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate this year’s Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Pete Bissen, a Greenleafton resident who was an active volunteer in the Preston community. The ceremony will be held in front of Preston City Hall in Preston, Minn., and will begin at approximately 1 p.m. The ceremony will include a welcome from the PACC … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]