LEVERN C. GROOTERS, age 97, of the Greenleafton, Minn., area, died Tuesday morning, September 18, 2012, at Spring Valley Estates.
Levern was born January 15, 1915, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of James and Anna (Elfrink) Grooters.
The fam
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Saturday, May 25th, 2013
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Teri Klaehn opens accounting office in Preston
Fri, Sep 21st, 2012
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
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Teri Klaehn worked almost four years as a tax preparer and accountant with AgStar/Lookout Ridge Consulting. She can still be found in Preston, but now in her own office downtown as Teri Klaehn CPA, LLC.
In May, Klaehn was laid off from her position at AgStar as part of downsizing. She loved working in Preston, and she loved helping the farmers in the area, so she opened her own accounting business on July 9.
Klaehn didn’t make the choice to become an accountant until the age of 27, at which time she went back to college and received her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Winona State.
“I took an accounting class in high school, and I thought it was awesome,” shared Klaehn.
Klaehn loves working with numbers, and she has been balancing her mom’s checkbook since the age of 12. She worked as an accountant at Mayo Clinic, for an architectural and engineering firm, and at her own office in Adams, where she lives with her husband Bryan.
The job at AgStar was a good fit for Klaehn. “I was raised on a farm, I’m married to a farmer,” she said. “I speak the language, if you will.”
Klaehn loved it in Preston, and loved helping farmers with their accounting needs. Since she was laid off from AgStar, she cannot contact her client list from there, but she has gotten calls from many of them that still want her services. She has received a good response from the advertising she has done so far.
Klaehn does a lot of tax preparation and planning with people, and she also offers payroll and accounting services for businesses. She has been told she must be crazy to enjoy doing taxes, but it makes her happy.
“I don’t want tax prep season to be stressful,” said Klaehn. “I like to help my clients get the best possible outcome.”
Klaehn’s logo, a square peg in a round hole, fits her personality well. The stereotypical image of a stuffy, boring accountant crunching numbers all day is not what you will find when you meet her, as she likes to help out on the farm, and she and her husband enjoy riding their Harley Davidson motorcycles.
The tax laws change every year, so Klaehn has to be on her toes and update her knowledge all the time. She has to take 120 credits every three years to maintain her Certified Public Accountant license. With the changes come the challenges of finding new and creative ways to make .....
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In May, Klaehn was laid off from her position at AgStar as part of downsizing. She loved working in Preston, and she loved helping the farmers in the area, so she opened her own accounting business on July 9.
Klaehn didn’t make the choice to become an accountant until the age of 27, at which time she went back to college and received her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Winona State.
“I took an accounting class in high school, and I thought it was awesome,” shared Klaehn.
Klaehn loves working with numbers, and she has been balancing her mom’s checkbook since the age of 12. She worked as an accountant at Mayo Clinic, for an architectural and engineering firm, and at her own office in Adams, where she lives with her husband Bryan.
The job at AgStar was a good fit for Klaehn. “I was raised on a farm, I’m married to a farmer,” she said. “I speak the language, if you will.”
Klaehn loved it in Preston, and loved helping farmers with their accounting needs. Since she was laid off from AgStar, she cannot contact her client list from there, but she has gotten calls from many of them that still want her services. She has received a good response from the advertising she has done so far.
Klaehn does a lot of tax preparation and planning with people, and she also offers payroll and accounting services for businesses. She has been told she must be crazy to enjoy doing taxes, but it makes her happy.
“I don’t want tax prep season to be stressful,” said Klaehn. “I like to help my clients get the best possible outcome.”
Klaehn’s logo, a square peg in a round hole, fits her personality well. The stereotypical image of a stuffy, boring accountant crunching numbers all day is not what you will find when you meet her, as she likes to help out on the farm, and she and her husband enjoy riding their Harley Davidson motorcycles.
The tax laws change every year, so Klaehn has to be on her toes and update her knowledge all the time. She has to take 120 credits every three years to maintain her Certified Public Accountant license. With the changes come the challenges of finding new and creative ways to make .....
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Kelly Printing and Signs expands
Fri, Sep 14th, 2012
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
Kelly Printing and Signs of Preston, Minn. has expanded their workspace with the addition of another building. Owners Brad and Mike Kelly were in need of more space, and the new building will be perfect for vinyl installs with a large open area to d
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Engagement-Hovey & Tollefson
Fri, Sep 7th, 2012
Posted in Preston Social Scenes
Posted in Preston Social Scenes
Sierra Hovey and Kyle Tollefson are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
Sierra is the daughter of Wayne and Sue Hovey of Preston, Minn. She is a 2010 graduate of Winona State University with a degree in Business Administra
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Taste of the Trail and Fall Fest in Preston September 15
Fri, Sep 7th, 2012
Posted in Preston Arts & Culture
Posted in Preston Arts & Culture
Bikers from near and far are invited to join in Preston’s “Taste of the Trail” event on Saturday, September 15 from 10am-3pm at the Preston Trailhead. Event schedule as follows: 10:15am-12:15pm – the “Root River Blue Grass Band” performs
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Project America 79-day marathon run comes to Preston
Fri, Sep 7th, 2012
Posted in Preston Arts & Culture
Posted in Preston Arts & Culture
On Monday, September 10, marathon runner and veteran, Mike Ehredt, will arrive in Preston, one of 79 stops along his 79-day journey. Ehredt started out from International Falls on August 23 and is currently running a marathon a day in honor of falle
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Preston City Council sets preliminary budget and levy
Fri, Sep 7th, 2012
Posted in Preston Government
Posted in Preston Government
During a short meeting on September 4, 2012, the Preston City Council approved the preliminary levy for 2013 at $672,725. This comes out to an increase of 2.9 percent. It was noted that at that increase, a person with a home that is worth $100,000 w
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In Service - PFC Kyle D. Koch
Fri, Aug 31st, 2012
Posted in Preston Social Scenes
Posted in Preston Social Scenes
Private First Class Kyle D. Koch, 21, a 2009 graduate of Fillmore Central High School, has earned the title “U.S Marine” upon graduating from Marine Corps recruit training in San Diego on Aug. 10, 2012. Kyle is the son of Dale and Becky Koch of
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2012 Summer Reading at Preston Public Library
Fri, Aug 31st, 2012
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
We had a fantastic Summer Reading Program this year, and we extend Congratulations to all of our successful summer readers! A total of 85 participated in Preston Public Library’s “Dream Big, Read!” reading program. Little ones in the Cuddle Me
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