Sweet 16 Farm is so much more than a farm; it’s a destination. It’s an experience all its own; it’s the adventure you make it. It’s blue skies, sunshine and flowers rolled into a working, sustainable farm that has more to discover. Sarah Mann and Daniel Drazkowski are partners in life and partners in creating Sweet 16 Farm. Mann grew up in the St. Paul, Minn., area and … [Read more...]
Get dynamite service from TNT Lawn & Snow Services
Living in the great state of Minnesota, we certainly get some diverse weather. Fortunately for the southeastern part of the state, no matter what the season TNT Lawn & Snow Services of Fountain, Minn., is available and has a variety of services to suit your needs. Ted Reinhardt, owner and operator of TNT Lawn & Snow Services, states the business was started in 1999 … [Read more...]
Hyland schools competition
“It’s not your average ride on the bus,” says Mike Hyland, who has been involved in school bus racing since 2014. Deer Creek Speedway near Spring Valley, Minn., began holding school bus races in 2012 and with overwhelming interest from fans, the event became an annual tradition and a friendly competition between local schools. The first year of the school bus races … [Read more...]
Step back to Another Time
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. The new owners of Another Time Ice Cream Parlor & Chocolates are now open to provide your ice cream fix as well as some other tasty treats. Jay and Anne Cecko purchased the business, located in Lanesboro, Minn., from Ron and Kathy Kasten in March 2018, and are very excited to get their first spring and summer as owners … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council fills vacant seat
Two Whalan residents stepped forward to show an interest in filling the recently vacated seat on the Whalan City Council during the April 9, 2018, council meeting. New council member Johnny Halvorson will be sworn in during the May 2018 meeting. The regularly scheduled monthly council meeting began at 5 p.m. at the Whalan City Hall. Present at the meeting were Mayor Marlys … [Read more...]
Oakley brings smiles to customers’ faces
If it’s been a ruff day stop in and see Oakley at Granny’s Liquor and before you know it, you will be smiling and feeling more relaxed. Oakley, the store mascot at Granny’s Liquor in Lanesboro, Minn., has the type of personality that makes a person want to stop for a minute and soak it all in. Oakley is a two-and-a-half-year-old Tibetan terrier who has grown up in the store … [Read more...]
Stop by and say hi to Gus!
Thoughts of “pets” are generally connected with a person’s home, however, Tim Lanning has been known to share his family’s pets with those coming into his Spring Valley business. On January 2, 2004, Tim became the manager of T.J.’s Liquor right next to Sunshine Foods off Highways 63/16 on the north side of Spring Valley. Many area residents will remember the gentle English … [Read more...]
Local family deals with effects of black mold
Scott and Trish Johnson were ecstatic when they bought their home in Preston, Minn., in January 2016. After working hard and saving money they were able to purchase the home they had been dreaming of. Two years later their lives were turned upside down when a drastic black mold problem was discovered throughout the house. On January 22, 2018 there was a winter storm that … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council accepts resignation
The city council of Whalan, Minn., will have an empty council seat to fill, as council member Wyatt Berekvam informed the council of his resignation at the March 12, 2018, council meeting. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by Mayor Marlys Tuftin. Council members present included Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Wyatt Berekvam and City Clerk … [Read more...]
Stay ahead with Tail’s End Services
When you live your life caring for livestock, there are certain dirty jobs that come with the territory. Tail’s End Services, LLC can lighten your load when it comes to hauling manure. Jeff Passow, owner of Tail’s End Services, grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School, and planned on becoming a farmer following graduation. … [Read more...]