The timeless tale of George Bailey and all the characters you’ve grown to love from It’s A Wonderful Life are given a clever twist when the story is staged as a live 1940’s radio broadcast. Five actors will give voice to the memorable residents of Bedford Falls accompanied by sound effects produced live onstage. As told by members of the talented Commonweal ensemble, the … [Read more...]
Ecumenical Worship Service for Thanksgiving in Canton
An Ecumenical Worship Service for Thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday, November 21, at 7 p.m. in the Canton Scotland Presbyterian Church in Canton, Minn. All are welcome to join in this celebration! Special thanks will be offered for our area public servants. An offering of non-perishable food, paper goods or money will be received to benefit the Mabel Area Food Shelf. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Preparing for the future
By Amara Nelson Senior year is an intimidating time of a young person’s life. You are just starting to figure out what you really want to do with your life. Some people choose to go into the military or straight to work after high school, and others go to college. Whichever way you choose to go, it is intimidating to say the least. Most of us high schoolers have only been … [Read more...]
Minnesota recognizes local leaders’ efforts to reduce number of traffic deaths, serious injuries
Statewide Toward Zero Deaths program has helped to reduce fatalities on Minnesota roads by 3% since 2011 Ten individuals and organizations were recognized by the Minnesota departments of health, public safety and transportation at the statewide Toward Zero Deaths conference for their efforts to reduce the number of traffic deaths and serious injuries in the state. Road … [Read more...]
Give thanks for good healthy by giving blood
The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. Medical conditions and emergencies that require blood don’t stop for the holidays. Patients like 6-year-old Ava King will continue … [Read more...]
Maxine Ruth Naber
Maxine Ruth Naber, 101, passed away October 31, 2018 at Valley View Health Care in Houston, Minn.,. Maxine was born October 28, 1917, in Butler County, Iowa, to Harvey and Minnie (Schoeneman) Christopherson. She accepted Christ as her savior April 11, 1935. On August 16, 1938, Maxine married Orville Naber in Bear Grove, Iowa. She was a farmer’s wife most of her life but did day … [Read more...]
Marlys Larson
Marlys Larson Marlys Beverly Larson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. She had recently moved into an assisted living apartment in Spring Valley, as she was recovering from serious health issues from over the past year. Her spirits were high and she loved her new place, especially because she could keep her cat … [Read more...]
Bonnie Hedrick
Bonnie Margaret Dinneen Hedrick passed at her home on October 26, 2018, surrounded by her family (including the four-legged members). Bonnie was born at the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 7, 1968, to Daniel and Jennie Clark Dinneen. Her father’s military service required relocating 10 times in four years, planting the seed for Bonnie’s wanderlust. Along … [Read more...]
Roger McGinley
Roger McGinley, 66, of Bertha, Minn., died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at his home. A memorial service for Roger will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27 at Thomastown Covenant Church in Staples, Minn., with Pastor Nathan Hillman officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Roger is survived by his wife Cheryl, children, … [Read more...]
Isabel D. Paolini
Isabel D. Paolini, 96, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Country Winds Manor in Cresco, Iowa. Isabel was born in Harmony, Minn., on December 16, 1921, the daughter of Herbert A. Daniels and Ausye G. (Harstad) Daniels. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1938, and left Harmony for Chicago, Ill., in order to attend business … [Read more...]