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...]
William Edelbach
William D. Edelbach, age 88, of Kellogg, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. William David was born December 10, 1930, rural Alma, Buffalo County, Wis., to Melvin and Wilma (Fink) Edelbach. On October 20, 1957, he married Patricia A. Kelly in Winona, Minn. William had a diverse work history and a life long career of logging and … [Read more...]
Faith E. Shaw
Faith E. Shaw, 94, of Preston, Minn., died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Faith Elaine Benson was born February 25, 1925, in Harmony Township, Minn., to Ole and Katherine (Forney) Benson. She was united in marriage to Clyde A. Shaw on October 10, 1945, in Rochester, Minn. Faith worked as a CNA for many years at Sierra Health Care … [Read more...]
Wendy J. Gerard
Wendy J. Gerard, 65, of Mabel, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at her home. Wendy was born June 29, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Vincent and Joanne (Eide) Peterson. She grew up in New Brighton, Minn., and graduated from the Irondale High School. On October 31, 1980 she married Ronald Gerard. They lived in LaPine and Dexter, Oreg., where she stayed … [Read more...]
Betty Rae Storlie
Betty Rae Storlie, 72, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Betty was born May 21, 1947 in Preston, Minn., to Harvey and Shirley (Elton) Kraling. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Big Spring – Harmony. She attended country school in Hutton Valley in the early years of her youth and … [Read more...]
Konnie E. Vreeman
Konnie E. Vreeman, 74, passed away on November 19, 2019, at his home in rural Fountain, Minn. Konnie was born August 2, 1945, in Fillmore County to Kenneth and Johannah (Hamersma) Vreeman. He attended country school until the eighth grade and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1963. Konnie was united in marriage to Paula A. Lockwood June 12, 1965, in Grand Meadow. … [Read more...]
Shop small businesses to improve the holiday experience
Specific events are geared to direct shopping traffic to local businesses during the holiday season. It’s the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales circulars and holiday advertisements. Consumers looking to beat the hustle and bustle and steer clear of the crowds this year may want to pay attention to local businesses in lieu of trekking to nearby shopping … [Read more...]
studio-N-gallery opens in Rushford
The Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on November 13 to welcome new business “studio-N-gallery” in Rushford. Owner Nan Lesser cut the ceremonial red ribbon surrounded by Chamber representatives. Pictured left to right, back, Kathy Riley, Angela Colbenson, Steven Halvorson, Jennifer Hengel, Jerad Brown. Front, Beth Tudahl, Lesser, and Sally … [Read more...]
How to sustain a small business
Opening a small business can be an exciting time in the life of an entrepreneur. Part of that excitement no doubt stems from the financial risks associated with opening a new business. Keeping that business growing and thriving takes effort, but the results can be rewarding. It is reasonable to feel nervous when starting a business. Information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor … [Read more...]