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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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 8:58:04, Jun 18th 2013 - cabraden1 - I salute you Colonel Overland. Your were my c.o. at Rockville Naval Air ... [Read More]
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- 12:02:15, Jun 9th 2013 - getthefacts - The problem here lies in the fact that girls were repeatedly told "if y ... [Read More]
- 10:45:32, Jun 7th 2013 - Jo mom for 6yrs - Mr. Ehler hit the nail on the head. I agree with the religious con ... [Read More]
- 2:47:58, Jun 7th 2013 - hello - Hello, it's time you wake up. There isn't a community nearby that doesn't offe ... [Read More]
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- 2:05:29, Jun 6th 2013 - Kim Wentworth - The number one rule in a debate: 1) if the person from the opposite si ... [Read More]
- 12:42:18, Jun 4th 2013 - EW - For someone that is always spouting religious rhetoric, you try to come off as a ... [Read More]
- 11:32:18, May 31st 2013 - JO PLAYER - This is unfair to us girls. Morrie Miller is not getting canceled but J ... [Read More]
- 8:25:34, May 29th 2013 - RP - Why is Mr. Ehler involving himself with non-school activities? Is he going after ... [Read More]
Skydivers jump for hope
Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
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“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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“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
Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
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Rochester City Lines now offers Journals for passengers
Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
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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
Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
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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
Fri, Jun 7th, 2013
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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
Fri, May 31st, 2013
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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
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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
Fri, May 24th, 2013
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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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