There will be a festive Christmas Open House on December 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. We will celebrate the sounds of Christmas by singing, piano music, handbell ringing, and other instrumental groups! It will be uplifting and fun! Christmas treats will be served in the fellowship hall area. There is no cost for this happy Christmas … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2019 charity drive
The 2019 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. The total for Community Chest funds was $5,735, similar to last year’s total. Of this, $5,600 was distributed, with $150 going for expenses and $35 to cover any additional expenses. Proceeds from the Drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds to organizations went … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Is graffiti art or vandalism?
By Makayla Braaten Have you ever been driving and notice a painting on the side of a building? Would you consider that art or vandalism? Graffiti is writing or drawings on a wall or other surface, usually as a form of an artistic expression, without permission and within public view. Furthermore, where is the line between art and vandalism? Ironically, if you look up … [Read more...]
Minnesota unemployment holds at 3.2%
According to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 3.2% in October. The national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October increased to 3.6%. Minnesota added 7,400 jobs in the month of October. Meanwhile, September’s employment growth was revised up to 1,600 … [Read more...]
Clarification
To clarify a portion of the November 18, 2019, article titled “Mabel to accept credit/debit card payments,” during the council meeting on November 13, when discussing whether to purchase chains or new tires for the city’s payloader, Councilmember Gary Morken advocated for ways to lessen the cost, such as only buying one pair of chains, or by buying the chain components and then … [Read more...]
Cemetery theft…
To the Editor, Two cobalt blue ceramic planters filled with perennials were stolen from the graves of Darold and Helen Maricle at the Spring Valley Cemetery. We have mixed emotions: • Anger, that someone (who undoubtedly considers themselves Christian) would rob a gravesite; • Pity, for whoever would stoop so low to such an act; • And even a little pride, that … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, December 2 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 3 p.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Booster Club receives award
The Mabel-Canton Booster Club was nominated by Village Farm and Home in Mabel for a $500 award from Sioux Steel Company. The company awards eight monetary gifts each year to a non-profit that makes a difference in their community. The Mabel-Canton Booster Club contributes to all aspects of student activities at Mabel-Canton Schools. They have helped with athletics, arts, choir … [Read more...]
Maddie Smith represents U of M in Minnesota Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet
Maddie Smith, from Preston and attending the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, majoring in agricultural education and agricultural communications and marketing, qualified for the final four in the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Collegiate Discussion Meet during the MFBF 101st Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington November 23. The Collegiate … [Read more...]
Pearl Bue
Pearl L. (Moger) Bue, 93, passed away November 25, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield. Pearl attended grade school at rural Gribben Valley and graduated from Preston High School in 1943. On July 17, 1943, she married Odell A. Bue at Rev. Nestande’s parsonage in Lanesboro. They lived briefly in Bagley before settling in Lanesboro, where they raised two children, … [Read more...]