Laurel E. Norman, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Ostrander Care & Rehab in Ostrander, Minn. She was 100 years and two months old. To live to be 100 was a goal she had in her later years and not so later years. Laurel Eldora McNee was born in Etna, Minn., on July 7, 1920, to Jim and Janie (Ostrander) McNee. She graduated from … [Read more...]
Minnesota’s unemployment rate falls to 7.4% in August Job growth continues with 40,500 payroll jobs added
Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continues to move lower, falling to 7.4% in August, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota added a seasonally adjusted 40,500 payroll jobs in August, up 1.5% from July. The U.S. gained 1.371 million payroll jobs in August, up 1.0% from July. The … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson welcomes new teachers
By Wanda Hanson Rushford-Peterson School is welcoming two new teachers this year, Jacob Kramer and Alex Smothers. Mr. Kramer actually student taught biology last spring with the teacher he now has replaced; as a result, although he is a first year teacher, he knows many of the students already. He enjoys the great community of teachers, staff, and students, noting that R-P has … [Read more...]
Houston County CARES Business Relief Grant still accepting applications
The Houston County Board of Commissioners have allocated $1,130,000 of County CARES Act funds to disburse to small businesses (50 or fewer employees and $5m or less in annual revenue) in the form of an economic support grant. La Crescent township will also be allocating funds towards this program. One hundred twenty-six applications were received in the first round of grant … [Read more...]
LFC, LARP and GMLOS Host C-C Meets
he week of Monday, September 21 featured area cross country teams taking part in four total meets. Three were hosted by Journal-covered squads. LFC hosted Monday, LARP Tuesday, and GMLOS Friday. The Burros triangular in Preston (LFC’s third of the year) also included Chatfield and W-K. It was the second time in less than a week that LFC and the Gophers competed in the same … [Read more...]
Preston Emergency Service receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Recognition Award
PRESTON, MN September 23, 2020 — Preston Emergency Service has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Truman Fischer Johnson Rowan and Saul Johnson would like to welcome their new baby brother, Truman Fischer, born on September 4, 2020, to Benjamin and Tiffany Johnson of Harmony, Minn. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 1/2” long. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Cindy Johnson of Peterson, Minn., and maternal grandparents are Mark and Mary Woitas of Minnesota Lake, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Area Community Foundation grants now available
The Spring Valley Area Community Foundation has money available for use in the Spring Valley, Ostrander and Wykoff area. They are now accepting grant applications from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose programs and projects improve the quality of life and build a stronger sense of community. Possible areas of funding include, but are not limited to, … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff to host first ever virtual benefit on October 10
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro will host its 24th annual fall fundraiser, Banquet on the Bluff, on Saturday, October 10 from 6-7 p.m. This year’s event will be 100% virtual and proceeds will support Eagle Bluff through the continued impacts of COVID-19 and help deliver reimagined outdoor learning programs. For many children, Eagle Bluff offers the rare … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Alden James Gartner Alden James Gartner, son of Justin and Kelly Gartner of Eagle Lake, Minn., arrived on June 30, 2020, at 8:37 p.m., weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ed Solum and Carolyn Olson of Spring Grove, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Joann Gartner of Mapelton, Minn. … [Read more...]