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Skydivers jump for hope


Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
Posted in All Features

“Do you know someone who likes adventure? Is addicted to adrenaline? Has skydiving on their bucket list?” June 23, at the Rushford Municipal Airport, Jumps for Hope founder Alana Wilson, in cooperation with Westside Skydivers, will provide an opportunity where thrill seekers can quench their search for adventure while providing funds for cancer research.

“We’re excited to bring an event like this to southeast Minnesota,” says Wilson, who is passionate about both skydiving and her opportunity to make a difference to those whose lives have been touched by cancer. “I spent almost 20 years feeling cheated that I lost my father when he was so young. However, since starting Jumps for Hope, I have a new view and have decided to use the power of that emotion to help others. It has also taught me to live with no regrets, to pursue my dreams, to live life boldly and do what makes me happy.”

Wilson has been tandem skydiving for nearly two years and says it’s an experience that’s indescribable. She was so struck by the experience that she set a personal goal of 50 skydives before the age of 50. “I never had a direction in what I could do to help fight cancer, until I gave it some thought and decided I should pair my love for skydiving with raising funds for cancer research. I had also discovered how empowered I felt skydiving and want to share the experience with anyone and everyone,” adds Wilson. Her new goal is 500 jumps before 50.

Seeking a sponsor to further grow the success of Jumps for Hope, Wilson took the advice of a friend and introduced herself to Westside Skydivers owner Joe Johnson. The timing was perfect. Having also been deeply affected by cancer, losing his own father three years earlier, Johnson immediately agreed to sponsor the project. Now, the duo is bringing their hopes to southeastern Minnesota. “Joe and I both believe in the significance of that first jump and believe the experience should be both positive and memorable. In honor of both or our dads, we’d like to invite you to participate in one of our events to help us raise funds in the fight against cancer.”

Jumps for Hope participants will experience tandem skydiving, in which jumpers are harnessed to a qualified and experienced skydiver. Participants will be required to sign a waiver, must bring valid government-issued identification, be 18 years of age or older, and must weigh less than 240 pounds. The cost .....
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Lanesboro celebrates annual Rhubarb Festival

By Mitchell Walbridge

Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Features

By Mitchell Walbridge Town celebrations are pretty common around southeastern Minnesota, celebrating the founding of a town or highlights of the geographical area. What is uncommon, however, is when a festival is completely centered around a vegeta ..... 
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Rochester City Lines now offers Journals for passengers

Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
Posted in All Features

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Every weekday, a total of 33 Rochester City Lines commuter buses travel to 40 cities in 10 counties in Southern Minnesota, transporting over 1,000 passengers between work and home. Rochester City Lines has remained a family-own ..... 
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Let your inner Norwegian shine at Gammel Dag

By Kirsten Zoellner

Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
Posted in Peterson Features

By Kirsten Zoellner In Peterson, Minn. it’s pretty hard to top the kick off to summer; Gammel Dag. Hailed by the town as a “hidden treasure where everyone is Norwegian for the day,” it’s jam-packed with enough fun events to make the whole f ..... 
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Preston Ecumenical Progressive Dinner to address human trafficking

By Mitchell Walbridge

Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features

By Mitch Walbridge A huge problem in today’s society plagues the United States as human trafficking has taken the title of the “fastest growing crime in the U.S.,” second only to illegal drug trafficking. The illegal industry is estimated to ..... 
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Lanesboro American Legion remembers American heroes

By Mitchell Walbridge

Fri, May 31st, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Features

On the morning of Memorial Day, communities, American Legion posts from around the country, and similar organizations commemorate the country’s military heroes who no longer with us. The community of Lanesboro, Minn., American Legion Post #40, the ..... 
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Rushford Community Foundation

Fri, May 24th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Features

Rushford, MN—More than 280 donors have contributed to the Rushford Community Foundation (RCF) in the past five years—and many of these donors give on an annual basis. This continued investment has made it possible for the foundation to grow its ..... 
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Almanzo Road Race hits Spring Valley

By Mitchell Walbridge

Fri, May 24th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Features

By Gary Peterson, Mitchell Walbridge As people gathered on the weekend of May 17-19 for Spring Valley’s annual WilderFest, many also participated in the seventh annual Almanzo Road Race. This year’s Almanzo Road Race bicyclists set out from ..... 
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Corson named Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Fri, May 24th, 2013
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The Minnesota State Bar Association announced the certification of Brett Corson, Fillmore County Attorneys Office as MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. This Certification program is administered by the MSBA and approved by the State Boar ..... 
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