Clovis Mathison Loren and Carrie Mathison of Preston, Minn., are proud to announce the birth of their son Clovis Lyle Paul, who joins siblings Cora, Landyn and Clarice. Clovis was born November 16, 2021, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Larry and Irene Mathison of Preston and Roger and Brenda … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Eliza Monica Curtis Derek and Lauren Curtis of Amston, Conn., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Eliza Monica Curtis, born on October 19, 2021, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, Conn. She weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz. and was 22 inches long. Eliza joins big brother Cole at home. Grandparents are Marc and Dianne Maciag of Marborough, Conn., and … [Read more...]
Grizzly cooler winner in August
Alicia Minnis, of Pine Island, Minn., stood with her brand new Grizzly cooler 40 she won in a recent contest sponsored by Visit Bluff Country Magazine. On August 31, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fourth prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new Grizzly cooler. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of … [Read more...]
An extra touch of class shown by the Harmony Class of 1965
Last weekend, the Harmony High School Class of ‘65 held their 56th class reunion. On Friday, September 10 they honored two of their classmates – David Michel, who was killed in Vietnam June 11, 1969, and David Ryan, also a veteran of Vietnam, who died August 29, 2013. They visited the cemeteries of these classmates, St. Matthew’s of Granger and Methodist State Line, where they … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Royal Jaks Johnson Royal Jaks Johnson, born August 12, 2021, was welcomed by parents Michael and Margaret and siblings Sawyer, Levi, Claira and Jacob, of rural Fountain. Royal was 7 lb 12 oz. and 21 inches long, born at 8:02 a.m. Maternal grandparents are Arlyn and Joann Groth of Ridgeway, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Jon and Sharon Johnson of Fountain and Shirley and … [Read more...]
Crown Rally makes a stop in Spring Valley
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, residents of Fillmore County were treated to an unexpected car show like no other. Pictured above are some smiling young men posing with a Lamborghini valued at more than $600,000. Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery in Spring Valley, Minn., hosted a luncheon for a car enthusiast group known as Crown Rally. There were 125 exotic, luxury and … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Soren Eric Krueger Soren Eric Krueger was born Sunday, August 15, 2021, to Devon and Allie Krueger of Brainerd, Minn. Soren is also welcomed by big brother Lincoln. Maternal grandparents are Eric and Jane Thompson of Rushford, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Lindsey Krueger of Glenwood City, Wis., and the late Terry Krueger. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Emma Rae Fisher Congratulations to Jessica Lawler and Justin Fisher of Canton, Minn., on the birth of their daughter, Emma Rae! Emma was born August 22, 2021, at 12:57 a.m., weighing 7 lbs, 3 oz and was 20 inches long. Delivered by Certified Nurse Midwife Stephanie Riley, and nurses Leigh, Erin, and Alyssa. Emma joins siblings Braylee (9), Grayson (7), and Lane (3). … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Class of 1955 celebrates 65th reunion
The Spring Valley class of 1955 celebrated their class reunion June 12 at the VFW in Spring Valley. It was necessary for us to cancel the reunion twice last year due to the coronavirus. The noon mealwas catered by Ody’s of Ostrander. There were 47 students in the class of 1955. There are 29 living and 18 have passed away. There were 15 who attended the reunion. Some could … [Read more...]
Third kayak winner of the summer
Third kayak winner of the summer Sarah Stensgard, of Rushford, Minn., stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On July 31, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the third prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The … [Read more...]
Engagement
Higdon ~ Holmseth Franklin Higdon and Jasmine Holmseth, of Preston, Minn., are proud to announce their engagement. The groom’s parents are Clyde Higdon of Benson, Minn., (deceased), and Glenda Wince of Okolona, Miss. The bride’s parents are Richard Bussing of Rochester, Minn., John Holthaus of Fountain, Minn., and Patti Holthaus of Preston, Minn. Frank and Jasmine will … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady
Gardening for the birds I’ve met many bird watchers in Bluff Country. I will admit that I now own several pair of binoculars. Although I am quite a novice at this hobby, it is very enjoyable! We have a tiny bird family, some sort of wren, that has a lovely song. We have named them: Randy, Rhonda, Ryan and Renee. I can’t tell any of them apart yet, as they seem to be an extra … [Read more...]
Working Mom – Thank you
After 12 years as the Working Mom columnist, this old mom is retiring from writing this article. There are no specific reasons to share other than my son is now 22 years old and I am hoping there is a mom out there with smaller children and a busy home and work life who wants to take over as the Working Mom 2.0 (smile). What a ride! It has been very therapeutic and … [Read more...]
Softball at Whalan on 4th of July a tradition like no other
By Mike Buringha St. Charles, MN Where is Whalan, Minn., you might ask? If you travel south from Utica, and take a gravel road called Everyday Road you will run into a little village sporting a population of 63 people. Nestled into the bluff country between Peterson and Lanesboro, this little village offers the best pie money can buy, a bike trail and on the 4th of July, … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
The beauty of it all Since I have lived on a farm that has been in our family since 1856, two years before Minnesota became a state, I have a wealth of history to search out and consider. History is told in the photos we store in the house. We have old photos of the farm buildings and fields. Some pictures introduce us to people who either lived on this farm or who were … [Read more...]
