Houston 57, HL 43 (H: A. Rostad 20 pts (4-12 three’s, 4-4 FTs), 7 rebs, 4 stls; Jessica Kitching 18 pts, 9 stls; Amber Chapel 10 pts, 7 rebs, 6 stls) Lanesboro 33, Houston 40 (H: J. Kitching 9 pts, 10 rebs; Annette Dulek 9 pts; Jenny Albrecht 5 pts, 15 rebs. L: Cassidy Ruud 9 pts; Emily Snyder 9 pts, 6 rebs; Haley Polin 7 pts, 7 rebs. Hurricanes are 2-1, 2-2. Burros are 1-2, … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
Wrestling (12/12 & 12/17)
FCLMC 0, GMLOS 63 (Wolves forfeited eight weights. There was one double forfeit. The five actual matches all went to decision. Included was Treyten Chiglo (113) falling 2-0, Eric Kunz (160) falling 12-11, and Walker Ward (285) falling 3-2); FCLMC 18, John Marshall 58 (Wolves forfeited eight, received a forfeit, and there was one double forfeit. T. Chiglo (113) & J. Thomas … [Read more...]
Cross Country teams team up to ring bells
On Saturday night, December 17, 2016, the LFC Cross Country girls got together with the Stewartville Cross Country girls, braved the weather, and met up at the new Hy-Vee in Rochester to ring bells for Salvation Army and sing Christmas carols together. This was a great show of sportsmanship and friendship among the two teams that tied for second place to go to state this … [Read more...]
VFW Auxiliary donates flag
Magdlin-Gilbertson VFW Auxiliary of Preston donated an American flag to Traditions Assisted Living on December 6 during “coffee with friends.” Pictured are, left to right: Pam Kunert (nurse), Muriel Hanson (auxiliary member), Leona Woellert (auxiliary member), and Andrea Attwood (administrator). Photo submitted … [Read more...]
Rushford Village continues to dig into road projects
It’s been a long few years for Rushford Village when it comes to road maintenance and needs. The city has begun to wrap up work on an $878,000 bid street improvement project, centered largely on needs in the South Rushford area. The project has been something of a frustration for the city, with communication and timeline issues with the contractor, McHugh Excavating of … [Read more...]
Special deer hunt within Preston city limits
The possibility of allowing archery hunting within the Preston city limits during the special hunt being held by the DNR was debated at the city council’s December 19 meeting. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. City Administrator Joe Hoffman noted a few deer harvested north of Preston tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Therefore, the DNR has authorized a special … [Read more...]
Kingsland looks to add daycare center
The Kingsland School Board met December 19. Members present were Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard and Ann Oeltjen, along with Superintendent John McDonald. Kristin Beck was absent. The annual Truth in Taxation public meeting was held at 6:01 p.m., with a presentation by Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake. She discussed the various funds within the Kingsland … [Read more...]
Tillman Kermit Fingerson
Tillman Kermit Fingerson, of rural Fountain, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, on December 21, 2016. Tillman was born April 19, 1939 in Rochester, Minn., to Kermit Conrad and Alma Olivia (Redalen) Fingerson. He grew up in Fountain, attended elementary school in Fountain, and graduated from Preston High School in 1957. He worked on his family farm through his … [Read more...]
Susan M. Petersen
Susan M. Petersen, age 64, of rural Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, Iowa. Susan was born October 30, 1952 in Decorah, Iowa to Russell and Alice (Brandt) Richardson. She attended the Canton Elementary School and in 1970 graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School. She studied at the Rochester Technical Institute for … [Read more...]
Sean M. Maternowski
Sean Michael Maternowski died Friday, December 9, 2016. He was born December 18, 1981. He was a beloved son, brother and uncle. Sean will be missed and loved forever by his parents, Kathy and Robert Culbertson; sisters: Christi, Nicci, Heather, Jennifer and Annie; brothers Pat and Jimmy; nephews Jacob and Matthias, and niece Baby Natalia; as well as Adam and Jared … [Read more...]