After learning about the devastation that Hurricane Harvey had inflicted on Texas, Preston native Tracy Raaen knew she had to do something. “I’m a teacher, and I’ve seen how many kids this has affected. This is something I’m very passionate about,” Raaen said. Raaen got some direction for how to help when she came across the Sun, Sand, & Second Grade Facebook page. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Letter about Gratitude for follow-up…
To the Editor, I’ve never written to a newspaper before, however I feel this is important enough to say. I work at a Preston convenience store, with myself and a full-time baker in the kitchen on night shift. Wednesday, September 13, my colleague complained of not feeling well. I notified my manager and wheels started to turn for the manager to come in to replace my friend … [Read more...]
Ahoy! In case you missed it…or want to see it again
Brave Community Theatre’s 45th Anniversary production of Pirates of Penzance will play two more times in Wykoff, Minn., during Fall Fest! Under the direction of talented locals Eva Barr and Megan Hammon, join us on a rollicking trip on the high seas with a unique and high-spirited spin on Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic work. Show dates are September 23 at 4 p.m. and … [Read more...]
Fountain Council approves policing contract
The Fountain City Council has reached a decision on future policing needs. At the Wednesday, September 6 council meeting, the council unanimously voted to contract with the City of Preston Police Department. Current Fountain Police Chief Tom Mosher is retiring from his post September 29 after 20 years of serving the city. The city had debated throughout the summer whether or … [Read more...]
Spring Valley 2018 budget previewed
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session September 11, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No visitors had signed up to address the council. The main items discussed were preliminary 2018 budget review, and asbestos removal options for the “Kasson farm” at 2500 Tracy … [Read more...]
#1 R-P Pitches Second Shut-out
The first state football rankings are out. Last year’s Class A runner-up Rushford-Peterson earned the top honor, as defending state champion Minneapolis-North moved up to Class AA. The Trojans safeguarded their ranking versus Southland in week two. A Landon Skalet to Jake Paulson 24-yard TD reception capped a 90-yard drive and represented the only score of the first half. … [Read more...]
#10 Gophers Move to 2-0
Chatfield found themselves ranked #10 in Class AA entering a week two match-up at Cannon Falls. They defended their position with a lot of Kyle Nosbisch and a lot of defense. Nosbisch, a 5’11” 180-pound senior, barreled forward time and time again for a 38-carrry, 151-yard night. He scored on a 1-yard second quarter plunge, the first half’s only score. Chatfield’s defense … [Read more...]
FC Volleyball Gets Big Early Win
A year ago, the Three Rivers volleyball race came down to Caledonia, PEM, and FC. The Falcons fell to the Warriors late. The league race wound up Warriors (12-0), Bulldogs (11-1), Falcons (10-2). All three teams figured to be in the hunt this year. PEM entered its match with FC having already lost to #3 in A Caledonia in five sets. And in one fell swoop, in just their … [Read more...]
Chatfield plants test plot of intermediate wheatgrass to protect groundwater
On September 8, 2017, the City of Chatfield, Minn., announce that it is working in cooperation with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Rural Water Association to determine the viability of Kernza®, an intermediate wheatgrass. On Tuesday, September 12, Kernza® was planted on three acres of land that the city owns, near the intersection of Olmsted County Road 10 and … [Read more...]
Wykoff conditional use permit mulled
A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held on September 11, with all members in attendance Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Richard Gleason. Citizens addressed the council to voice their objections to the enforcement of the city’s “junk ordinance.” One citizen asked who decides what is junk, and said she … [Read more...]