As Izzy Torgerson listened to a description of the next awardee at the Mabel-Canton scholarship awards, she thought it might be one of her classmates or maybe even her. The person worked at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center and was described as a friendly person who truly cared about the residents. When her name was announced as the recipient of a Pay It Forward scholarship, it … [Read more...]
Even a Flag Could Kill You in Vietnam
Staff Sergeant Keven Zane Goodno was serving his second tour of duty in Vietnam in the fall of 1972. Goodno had enlisted in the Army, entering the service via Regular Military; he began his second tour May 19, 1972. As an E5 Grade, Goodno held a crucial leadership role and focused on training, mentoring and directing small teams. His specialty was Reconnaissance Specialist. … [Read more...]
Fountain’s Robert Earley, Tank Commander in Cologne Tank Duel
Robert Earley, a farmer from Fountain, played an important role in a tank duel in Cologne in the closing chapters of World War II. Earley was the tank commander of a Pershing tank with the call sign Eagle 7; the tank and its elite crew were part of Operation LumberJack. At the age of 29, Earley was the “hardened old man among a unit of the boyish tankers.” Eagle 7 had … [Read more...]
Spruce Street Assessments Adopted in Houston
Following a public hearing, the Houston City Council adopted the Spruce Street assessments to pave the way for the planned improvements at their regular meeting May 11. The project will be completed in partnership with Houston County with a portion of the project to be fully reconstructed with utility work and resurfacing of streets with no utility work on either end. Total … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Anticipates Revenue Reductions
At their regular meeting on May 13, the Lanesboro School Board heard details of expected funding reductions for next year. Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the board that compensatory revenue is anticipated to be down $70,000. This revenue is based on students eligible to receive free and reduced lunches. Post-COVID there are no longer forms to fill out to receive the … [Read more...]
Brown’s Tire & Battery, Inc. Celebrates 40 Years of Service
Art Brown and his son Gary first opened their shop in January 1986 in South Rushford. Prior to that they had run their shop in Arendahl for a few years. At first Brown’s Tire was a farm tire shop. They did oil changes and brake work: one employee worked alongside Art and Gary. The shop grew over the next 40 years. Today Brown’s Tire has six fulltime employees, a parttime high … [Read more...]
Parents Concerned about Films Assigned at Houston High School
Several Houston parents addressed the Houston School Board during the public comment period of the regular board meeting on May 7. Parents were given two minutes each to address the board. Susan Rosendahl pointed out that parents were not notified before the film “The Ugly … [Read more...]
Beef Prices At All-Time High
According to Joe Nelson, beef prices in all classes at the Lanesboro Sales Commission have seen an increase to levels not seen before. This past week, one of the cattle weighing 1,600 pounds brought $2.585 per pound for a total sale price of $4,136 – an all time high! Nelson commented that not long ago $2 a pound was considered a good deal! Market cows also had an all-time … [Read more...]
Chatfield Brass Band & Lending Library Inducted into Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
It’s time to “toot the horn” for the Chatfield Brass Band & Lending Library! On April 11, it was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. The Brass Band joins an elite group of 223 previous inductees which includes Bob Dylan, Judy Garland, Bobby Vee, Mollie Busta-Lange and the Minnesota Orchestra as well as many others. The induction took place at Turner Hall in … [Read more...]
Supporting and Sharing Grief
Becky Stocker’s mom was healthy and active, living on the same farm as her daughter when she passed away rather unexpectedly. Becky had to care for her dad and was coping with the grief of losing her mom. She decided to attend a Mayo grief group in Rochester, but hated driving to Rochester for each meeting. Serendipitously, Becky learned from a friend about a grief support … [Read more...]