“We’ve had losses,” said farmer Nick Stortz of Canton, “but nothing to the magnitude of what’s happened in Nebraska and Iowa in the face of recent flooding.” With compassion for people and animals who are suffering, Nick and Jenny Stortz wanted to meet people face-to-face and show them that somebody cares, will show up with needed supplies, and go beyond a handshake to offer a … [Read more...]
Tap in to Carlin’s passion
Spring brings warmer weather, birds singing, flowers blooming and sap. The sap of the maple trees in southeastern Minnesota make sensational maple syrup and few know this better than Dave Carlin of Lanesboro, Minn. Carlin’s Sugar Shack produces some of the richest tasting maple syrup in the area thanks to a lot of knowledge, experience and investment. Dave started … [Read more...]
Local economy impacted by outdoor recreation
Seventy-five people from all over Fillmore County attended the 2019 Economic Summit on Outdoor Recreation coordinated by the EDA. MiEnergy Cooperative sponsored the event held March 29 at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. John Torgrimson, interim director for Eagle Bluff, gave a brief overview of Eagle Bluff which had 16,000 visitors in 2018. It partners with 140 … [Read more...]
Branding Iron to open under new ownership
After much anticipation, the time is here for the Branding Iron in Preston, Minn., to reopen under new ownership. When previous owner Steve Bahl closed the doors of the Branding Iron on January 19, 2019, it was difficult for many area residents to accept, as the restaurant had been their favorite eating establishment for so many years. On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the Branding … [Read more...]
9th Annual Boys All-County Team
It was a boys basketball season that featured a crop of really good players. Fifteen total Journal covered athletes averaged over 11 points per game. A 1,000-point scorer and a double-double guy were All-Conference Honorable Mention. A double-double guy didn’t even get honored anything A-C. 1st Team Wyatt Pruter (6’2” Sr. G, Kingsland): Turned in a magnificent … [Read more...]