Virginia Anna Smith, 91, of rural Chatfield, died peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born January 13, 1928, in Waseca, Minn., to John and Augusta (Weigelt) Schmidt. On November 19, 1944, she married Gerald Smith. The couple made their home in rural Chatfield, where Virginia loved gardening, canning, her horses, riding in the car, … [Read more...]
Maynard Fred Schumacher
Maynard Fred Schumacher, age 97, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Friday, June 14, 2019, at Spring Valley Care Center. Memorial services for Maynard Schumacher will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2019, at the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Loel Wessel officiating. Burial will take place in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from … [Read more...]
Ruth E. Ness
Memorial services for Ruth E. Ness will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery in rural Spring Valley. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of service at the church. Ruth Ness, age 87, formerly of Spring Valley passed away Thursday June … [Read more...]
Who remembers Starter jackets?
It’s amazing the things that stick in your head sometimes, isn’t it? I mean, 1995 was 24 years ago and I can still remember certain days from it clear as day. I can’t even remember last week that well, but some things always stick with you... like Starter jackets. Remember those? Big, puffy, in bright colors with the half zipper that meant you had to slide them on over your … [Read more...]
Erding’s misinformation; To the Editor,
In “Climate science or climate science fiction?” (FCJ, Monday, May 27, 2019), Jeff Erding recycles debunked anti-climate change disinformation. In his article, he states, “Here are some facts to consider, research them on your own.” I have, and this is what I found: Every single one of the facts Erding states is blatantly false or misleading. The article from the Washington … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Kinley Kay Pederson Kinley Kay Pederson was born May 25, 2019, to proud parents Andrew and Jenna Pederson of Preston. Kinley weighed 6 lb, 13 oz and measured 18.5 inches long. She was welcomed home by big sister Kamryn. Grandparents are Steve and Karen Trende of Preston and Dan and Janelle Pederson of Sauk Rapids, Minn. … [Read more...]
New rail commemoration display at Preston Trailhead – ribbon cutting and caboose open house Sunday, June 30
The Milwaukee Road in Preston and “A Day on the Railroad” are two of the headlines of a new interpretive display sign being unveiled and dedicated on Sunday, June 30 in Preston. The sign is a project of the Preston Historical Society (PHS) and is located adjacent to the historic rail campus being developed by PHS at the Preston DNR Trailhead. The sign was jointly funded by … [Read more...]
Breakfast with the Owls
Treat your taste buds to a locally sourced artisan breakfast of buckwheat shortcake fruit tarts with Paskha goat cheese, pinwheel quiche with fresh shiitake mushrooms, spinach and gruyère cheese; wild boar bacon, strawberry shrub, and locally roasted fair trade organic coffee. The event will feature a chance to meet the center’s live owl ambassadors, the story of the Owl … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre presents the Artaria String Quartet
The Commonweal Theatre Company once again welcomes the renowned Artaria String Quartet for a two night concert series at the Commonweal Theatre in historic downtown Lanesboro. Concert dates are Wednesday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. Now in its 20th season, the Stringwood Chamber Music Festival is a chamber music immersion in SE Minnesota. An … [Read more...]
Falcon’s Nest ribbon cutting
Members of the Harmony community joined the Falcon’s Nest on Friday, June 7 for a ribbon cutting and grand opening. The Falcon’s Nest is located at 51 Main Ave. North in downtown Harmony, and menu items include pizza, pizza by the slice, burgers, wraps, salads, pies and Chocolate Shoppe ice cream. Current business hours are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Friday … [Read more...]