William (Bill) Jay Lynch, 79, Mound Prairie, Minn., completed his earthly journey surrounded by his loving family on February 10, 2022. Dad was born “200% Irish” on April 1, 1942, to Hugh and Esther (Eglinton) Lynch. He was raised on the family farm in Mound Prairie with his six siblings. He began his education at the Mound Prairie Schoolhouse and went on to graduate from St … [Read more...]
Live Jam in Harmony, a celebration of local music!
The City of Harmony Arts Board is hosting a live local music event on Saturday, February 19, from 7-10 p.m. at the Harmony Golf Course clubhouse, 535 4th St. NE in Harmony. Admission by freewill donation. Six musicians, individuals and groups are scheduled: Tim Little, Matthew Patterson, Cindy Seabright, Never Wreck (a high school group with members from Harmony and … [Read more...]
Losing Harmony
By Julie Little Harmony, MN I moved to Harmony from a Twin Cities suburb in 2016. I liked that this small town had everything a person could want – a grocery store, a bank, a hardware store, a pharmacy, a school, a library, a medical clinic, fun places to get food and drink or shop, and even a movie theater that only charges $5 and has awesome popcorn. Harmony kept improving … [Read more...]
Grain handling safety: don’t sidestep the principles
By UNMC Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Omaha, NE “There is a direct correlation between out-of-condition grain and an increased likelihood of worker exposure to entrapment situations,” according to Purdue University’s 2020 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities. “Whenever a farmer or elevator employee has to … [Read more...]
Blood donations critically needed in the weeks ahead amid first-ever Red Cross blood crisis
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, January 25, 2022 — While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interested in helping are urged to schedule the earliest-available blood donation appointment in … [Read more...]
Bright Light Stories in the Night contest winners
Southeastern Minnesota Poets is pleased to announce the winners of the Bright Light Stories in the Night Poetry and Illustration Contest. Selected poems will be illustrated by selected artists for an e-chapbook to be presented at a family-friendly virtual reading on March 4, 2022, at 7 p.m. Poetry winners • James Armstrong, Solstice 2020, Winona • D.E. Green, Frost in May, … [Read more...]
Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Winners
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post and Auxiliary #6893 of Preston would like to recognize the winners of the Voice of Democracy (VOD) and Patriots Pen contests held in October of 2021. Voice of Democracy is a patriotic audio essay competition open to students in grades 9-12. The theme was “America: Where do we go from here?” Audio entries were limited to be 3-5 minutes … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Deep water
By Pastor Pam Seebach Harmony, Mabel, and Newburg United Methodist Churches In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 5 begins with a story about Jesus trying to teach the people while standing on the shore of Lake Gennesaret (which is also known as the Sea of Galilee). The people crowd closer and closer until Jesus finally hops in a boat and asks the owner to put out a little way … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Connie Lee Ranzenberger, 77, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/21/2021, School Bus - Stop Signal Extended/Red Lights Flashing - Other Drivers to Stop, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Sean Stephan Michael Coon Jr., 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/11/2021, No Motor Vehicle Insurance - Owner, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 11/11/2021, … [Read more...]
SEMAC announces March 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for arts programming proposals by nonprofit organizations. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than May 1, 2022, and be completed within 12 months, culminating with a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications are available now with a March 1, 2022 submission deadline. SEMAC, … [Read more...]