By Flip Huggenvik Big Spring, MN I am compelled to respond to the commentaries written by Judy Ellestad Sayed and Aaron Schwartzentruber on interfaith dialog conversation...compromises between the Christian faith and the Muslim faith. “Can’t we all just get along?” Ha! Members of both faiths have strong convictions and some, like Judy, believe we can listen to the other … [Read more...]
MnDOT encourages farmers to join standing corn rows program while planning spring planting
ROCHESTER, MN – As farmers in southeast Minnesota finalize their seed purchases and spring planting plans, the Minnesota Department of Transportation asks growers to consider joining the standing corn rows program to help control blowing and drifting snow on state highways. MnDOT pays farmers on a per acre basis to leave standing corn rows on selected state roads in areas … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Local horses rise to fame
By Anna Erickson On a farm outside of Mabel, Minn., a team of Belgian draft horses rose to fame earlier this winter after a video of them went viral on the internet. Molly and Prince are a 13-year-old brother and sister who are very well accustomed to pulling heavy loads. In December 2018, truck driver Josie Swartzentruber’s semi truck became stuck when the slippery road … [Read more...]
$4.8 million in historical and cultural heritage large grants awarded to organizations statewide
The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 42 historical and cultural heritage large grants ($10,001 and up) in 27 counties, totaling $4,849,057 in FY2019. The grants, awarded once each fiscal year, are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. “Every year we see so many exciting … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: I customized the front of my truck. Is it legal in Minnesota? Answer: There are two violations with your customized front end. 1. License plates must be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle. The plates must be securely mounted and displayed horizontally with the identifying numbers and letters visible. License plates issued to vehicles must also … [Read more...]
Jerry O’Connell
Jerry F. O’Connell, 61, of Naples, Fla., passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, peacefully in his sleep. Jerry was born in Austin, Minn., on November 24, 1957. He graduated from Spring Valley High School. Jerry started working in the family business with his dad and brothers before and after gradation. Jerry married the love of his life, Ronda. They were joined in marriage … [Read more...]
Norman V. Overland
Norman V. Overland, 93, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Mayo Clinic La Crosse Campus. Norman Victor Overland was born on August 9, 1925, to Selmer and Gena (Hegland) Overland in Norway Township of Fillmore County, Minn. He graduated from Chatfield High School in Chatfield, Minn. He attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Norm served in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Tasha A. Tarrence
Tasha A. Tarrence, 21, of Wykoff, Minn., died Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Mayo Clinic-St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn., from injuries sustained in a car accident. Funeral services for Tasha Tarrence will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, Minn., with Father Russell Scepaniak officiating. Visitation will be … [Read more...]
Shirley Millis Schoppers
Shirley Millis Schoppers, 82, formerly of Harmony and Preston, Minn., entered her eternal rest, January 5, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones, at Bethesda of Beresford, S. Dak. Shirley LaVonne Schoppers was born March 4, 1936, to Clarence and Ruth (Ruffridge) Millis at St. Ansgar, Iowa. She graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1954. Following graduation Shirley worked … [Read more...]
2019 gas prices to surge from current lows, says GasBuddy
January 2, 2019 — GasBuddy, the only company connecting drivers with their Perfect Pit Stop, today predicts that 2019 will feature a yearly national average of $2.70 per gallon, representing a three cent drop versus 2018, but warns that the national average could surge to over $3 per gallon as soon as May. Some highlights from GasBuddy’s 2019 Fuel Price Outlook include: • … [Read more...]