The Kingsland School Board met in special session October 2 at 6 p.m., with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Deb Larson, Tiffany Mundfrom, Jackie Horsman, Heather Betts, and Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich). The only item on the agenda was the Facilities Plan. A motion was made by Mundfrom, and seconded by Horsman to direct the administration to … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
Football
M-C 81, Lyle/Pacelli 32 (MC: R. Kuhn 16-247, 3 TDs rushing, 20-yard TD reception; B. Kerns 15-156, 5 TDs rushing; Drew Wyffels 4-41, TD rushing, 2-3, 44 yards, TD passing; Gavin Johnson 9-yard TD run; Ethan Underbakke 5-71 rushing. Cougars scored on first ten, and eleven of 13 possessions. Yardage: MC 650, LP 406) Southland 7, FC 38 (FC: L. Corson 8-10, 13 yards, 2 TDs … [Read more...]
Harmony teen earns distinguished Eagle Scout rank
After years of working toward his goal, Matthew Gregg, of Harmony, Minn., reached the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting on May 27, 2017, when he became an Eagle Scout. Matthew, 18, the son of Ron and LeAnn Gregg, started in Cub Scouts in first grade and, as his family is very active in scouting, he was also very interested. After a few years he made the decision that … [Read more...]
Rushford Village reaffirms decision
Rushford Village Council has made it clear: the Village Hall is not a commercial property for rent. Inquiries in 2016 and again this year led to several discussions about repeat rental of the community center space, specifically long-term rental. “We’re not set up for that, on a regular basis,” cautioned Councilor Dennis Overland. “There are other places for rent for those … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week
Your Foreign Exchangers: The Philippines
By Abad Macabanding Every exchange student perceived mixed emotions as he stepped his foot in the land where he is not familiar. Living in an American family different from yours seems to be a challenge because you have to fine-tune to their American culture and lifestyle. Amidst the cultural shock and cultural differences that I am currently encountering here, I have to be … [Read more...]
What do you do all day?
The hardest thing I do is wake up in the morning. I figure I know how Lazarus felt when he was raised from the dead! As I struggle to become conscious, I pass through a field of dreams inhabited by shadowy figures. One morning as I woke I heard a jingle of female voices singing a happy little song. (Did I mention I watch too much television?) It seems even my dreams are … [Read more...]
Nightmare in Fountain benefits causes
The time is nearly ripe for the re-emergence of Fountain’s Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams and Haunted Barn. For the seventh year, this spooky non-profit fundraiser is set to chill and thrill patrons. Funds raised this year will benefit Good Earth Village, a non-profit leadership center, summer camp, and retreat facility nestled in the bluffs near Spring Valley, … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: Can you talk about the law that covers a driver’s ability to watch a movie, video or broadcast on a cellphone, tablet or computer while driving? What if the passenger is in possession of the device? Answer: Minnesota state law says that a television screen shall not be installed or used in any motor vehicle where images from the screen are visible to the driver … [Read more...]
Kedron Valley Farm
Have you heard that Kedron Valley Farm is raising shrimp in Southern Minnesota? This should come as no surprise to area residents hearing that Aaron Terbeest, graduate of Kingsland High School in 2004 and Winona State University in 2009 with a degree in psychology, has ventured into a new kind of farming involving the hatching and growing aquatic animals. Fillmore County … [Read more...]