Ancient loons haunt the lake Word comes to us in early June from family members visiting our extended-family cabin. A loon is nesting at Hammock Point! At our three-acre island, we often listen to the loons calling their hysterical laughing call or the haunting wail that sends shivers down your spine. The sleek black bird sparkled with white spots on its back swims and dives … [Read more...]
Wedding
Kjernander ~ Woellert Jaci Kjernander from Portsmouth, N.H. and Ben Woellert of Preston, Minn., are pleased to announce their marriage, which took place October 29, 2016, in Niantic, Conn., during a private ceremony with both parents. Jaci is the daughter of Carl and Mary Kernander of Northwood, N.H., and Ben is the son of Neil and Arlene Woellert of Preston. Jaci is an … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Asher Steven Anderson Drew and Ashley Anderson are happy to announce the birth of their son, Asher Steven, born July 7, 2017. He is the grandson of Steven and Lisa Anderson of Rushford, Minn., and Randy Stinson of Ridgeway, Minn. He joins sisters Maycie and Callie. … [Read more...]
Bill & Kate Isles to perform at 50th Annual Western Days Celebration
Mosey on down to Chatfield, Minn., for the 50th Annual Western Days Celebration from August 10-13 for music, food, parades, car and truck show, and more. A highlight of the weekend is live music at Chatfield Center for the Arts with Bill & Kate Isles on Saturday, August 12 at 8 p.m. Bill & Kate Isles are an acoustic singer/songwriter duo based in Duluth, Minn. Using a … [Read more...]
What’s happening at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
Saturday, August 12 • 9 a.m., Bluffland Bird Hike, at picnic shelter Join a naturalist on a hike through the park to see and identify an array of birds. This activity is perfect for all ages and both new and experienced bird watchers. Bring binoculars and bird identification books if you have them, as a limited amount of loaners will be available at the program. Meet at … [Read more...]
Grand opening to include river clean-up August 12 in Lanesboro
Join us on August 12 to celebrate the Grand Opening of Root River Rod Co in Lanesboro, Minn. We will be kicking off the day by cleaning up the town stretch of the Root River. Gloves, bags, and canoes will be available, but we encourage everyone to bring water shoes, waders, nets, even snorkels. Prizes for the most interesting trash pulled from the river! We will wrap up the … [Read more...]
College News
Dean’s List Spring 2017 • Drake University: Kyli Torkelson, Rushford • Riverland Community College: Kyler Paulson, Rushford; Jadelin Aarsvold, Spring Valley; Zachary Bubany, Spring Valley; Zachary Buchholtz, President’s List, Spring Valley; Troy Leutink, Spring Valley; Logan O’Connell, Spring Valley; Marina Schwanke, President’s List, Spring Valley; Erica Staat, President’s … [Read more...]
Harmony, Spring Grove projects receive Minnesota Legacy funding appropriations
ST. PAUL – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) said he was recently notified that a pair of projects in southeastern Minnesota are receiving Minnesota Legacy funding grants. “This is great news for both of these worthwhile programs,” Davids said. “My congratulations to all who helped secure this funding.” The Harmony Area Historical Society receives $7,235 to create … [Read more...]
Bandtown Friday Night Jam August 11 in Chatfield
Rain or shine. That’s the motto of the Bandtown Friday Night Jammers. When the rain descended upon the Jammers last August, the audience moved the benches inside the band shell or people listened from their cars and the Jam went off as scheduled — with surround sound! With all of the talented musicians that came to play, the audience was not disappointed. Western Days is just … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
Minnesota, July 31- Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.25/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.31/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. … [Read more...]