The sentiment of “It takes a village” is evidence of the power of community and shared effort as the Spring Valley Garden Club stepped forward with the idea to restore the Indigenous chief statue created by Halvor Landsverk, which once stood at Mystery Cave. Spearheading this project, Caroline Groten, of Spring Valley, stated, “I thought it was an honor that Spring Valley had … [Read more...]
Capture the Colors of Fall in Bluff Country
Fall is a favorite time of year for amateur and professional photographers to capture the breathtaking array of colors throughout Bluff County. Snap a picture as the wind softly sends colorful red, yellow, brown, and green leaves drifting to the ground. On a sunny day, fields come alive with brilliant shades of gold, yellow, and brown as the harvest season creates picturesque … [Read more...]
A Work of Art
Augedahl Construction & Cabinetry, located at 219 N. Decorah St. in Caledonia, turns plans, ideas and raw materials into works of art. Owner Chad Augedahl, a lifelong resident of Caledonia and a graduate of Caledonia High School, knew while he was still in high school that he wanted a career working with his hands and wood. He credits his high school shop teacher, Kenny … [Read more...]
74th Annual Community Celebration Brings History to Life
The Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days celebration, scheduled for September 10-13, will bring community history to life through displays, demonstrations, parades, food, and longstanding local traditions. Mabel Historical Preservation, a committee of the Hesper-Mabel Historical Society, continues to help residents and visitors connect with Mabel’s history. The Larson Hardware … [Read more...]
Fill Up at Spring Valley Ag Days
Spring Valley Ag Days, August 18-23, dishes up a menu of culinary delights that are sure to please everyone’s palate. Planning committee volunteer Stacey Rath shared, “Ag Days has so many food options for our community event.” Here’s a quick look at some of the food available at this year’s Ag Days celebration. Rath said the drive thru community picnic at First State Bank, … [Read more...]
Let the Good Times Roll in Canton
Canton Day Off returns August 14-16 with three days of food, music, games, family activities and community tradition in downtown Canton. Don your purple, green and gold attire and get ready for some fun. Organized by the Canton Community Association, the 147th annual celebration brings together longtime residents, former students and surrounding communities for the town’s … [Read more...]
History Written in Stone Preserved by Gary and Deb Anderson
When history is written in stone, preserving it takes a great deal of planning, an eye for detail, and hard physical labor. Gary and Deb (Olsen) Anderson of rural Chatfield indeed have a desire to maintain the history of a Fillmore County stone barn. This couple not only has studied the historic account of Thomas Ferguson, who along with his wife Jane and seven children … [Read more...]
Round ‘Em Up and Head ‘Em Out to Western Days in Chatfield, Minnesota
Round up your friends, family, kids and neighbors, and head to Chatfield for four days of “Old West” family fun at the 59th Annual Chatfield Western Days, August 6-9. Dress in your finest red, white and blue western wear as the community also celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States. The Star-Spangled Fireworks Finale, honoring area veterans, will light up the … [Read more...]
Rose Weichert: A Teacher at Heart
For Rose Weichert, piano lessons have always been more than learning to play the piano. As she reflected on her 61-year teaching career, it became clear that every lesson has also been about developing confidence, discipline, responsibility and poise, life skills that extend far beyond the keyboard. At the end of the interview, Rose summed it up simply. “I’m not a performer,” … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bill Days Brings a Weekend of Fun to Lanesboro
Lanesboro is ready for a weekend of fun as Buffalo Bill Days returns July 30 through August 2 with sports tournaments, live entertainment, family activities, local cultural events, fireworks, food, and the ever-popular Grand Parade. Buffalo Bill Days is more than just a weekend of events,” explained Kristen Asleson, Buffalo Bill Days committee chair. “To the committee and … [Read more...]