Oaklyn Vivian Arndt Oaklyn Vivian Arndt, daughter of Dustin and Alicia Arndt of Fergus Falls, Minn., was born on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Lake Regions Healthcare, Fergus Falls, Minn. She weighed 7 lb 15 oz and was 22 ½ inches long. Proud grandparents are Curt and Jen Arndt of Chatfield, Minn., and Kevin and Connie Klimek of Glenwood, Minn. Great-grandparents are … [Read more...]
Two great fall events in one location
The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will once again be holding its annual Fall Expo and Craft Fair alongside the Fillmore Central ECFE Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Fillmore Central Public Schools in Preston, Minn. The Expo and Craft Fair will be held in the larger gym and hallways from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., while the Pumpkin Fest will … [Read more...]
Paul Bucher elected to F & M Community Bank Board
Daniel M. Christianson, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of F & M Community Bank, Preston, Minn., would like to announce a recent addition to the bank’s Board of Directors. Paul Bucher, an attorney with the Dunlap & Seeger firm in Rochester, was elected to the board in July. Paul is a lifelong resident of Southeastern Minnesota. He attended Rochester … [Read more...]
Support cancer patients by giving blood with the Red Cross
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others. Mary Alice Donofrio gave blood for the first time in memory of her mother who received several blood transfusions while being treated for breast cancer. “I had no idea what to expect, but the experience was very easy and quite rewarding. … [Read more...]
How women can make mammograms more comfortable
Women can take various steps to make mammograms less painful. Mammograms help to detect breast cancer early, improving women’s prognosis as a result. Susan G. Komen states that mammography is the most effective breast cancer screening tool in use today. When women should begin getting mammograms remains open to debate. The American Cancer Society now recommends that women … [Read more...]
The role of exercise in cancer reduction
Cancer can strike without warning. Although there is no way to prevent cancer, there are certain measures people can take to help reduce their risk, and exercise is one of the more effective ways to do just that. The National Cancer Institute notes that there is substantial evidence to support the idea that higher levels of physical activity are linked to lower risks of … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre receives 2017 Nonprofit Award for Excellence
LANESBORO, MN — The Commonweal Theatre is pleased and honored to announce that the organization has been awarded the 2017 Minnesota Nonprofit Award for Excellence by The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and Propel Nonprofits. With a nearly 30-year history of providing high quality, live professional theatre, the Commonweal Theatre has been recognized for overall excellence and … [Read more...]
Pedestrian crashes, fatalities increase in fall months
ST. PAUL, MN. – More hours of darkness this time of year increase the number of pedestrian crashes and fatalities, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. As the days get shorter and the nights longer, motorists and pedestrians should use caution when driving and walking. So far this year, 26 pedestrians were killed. In 2016, preliminary numbers show 60 … [Read more...]
New digs for JuliaClaire Consignment and Variety Store in Preston
Dave and Nancy Gardner, proprietors of the popular JuliaClaire of Preston, are making a big move… right next door. But it is, indeed, a big move for them. No longer renting, they are the owners of their new domain. The couple purchased the former “Uncommon Charm” building at 152 Main Street. It took a year and a half to finalize the deal and the new owners are so grateful to … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Brenda Sue Garbisch, 25, Harmony, Minn.; 9/21/2017, Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana – No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 9/21/2017, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50. Michelle Lynn Grabau-Parkhurst, 43, Preston, Minn.; 9/2/2017, Open Burning - Prohibited Materials, Fine $200, Total Fees … [Read more...]