Jane Lewis and Tanya Cook, with the Stand Still Parade Committee, attended the December 10, 2018, Whalan Council meeting in Whalan, Minn., to ask for council approval to add some very exciting new events to next year’s Stand Still Parade, which will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019. As 2019 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Stand Still Parade, the committee would like to … [Read more...]
SEMAC announces February 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals by individual artists. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than April 1, 2019, and be completed within 12 months, culminating with a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications will be available throughout January with a February 1, 2019, submission deadline. … [Read more...]
This year is bigger than past years for WreathsForTheFallen.org
WreathsForTheFallen.org will be honoring our nation’s fallen veterans at the Little Falls, Preston and now, Duluth cemeteries. The addition of Preston and Duluth will require several hundred additional honor wreaths needed to honor our country’s fallen veterans and their families at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries once again this year. Because of the additional … [Read more...]
Red Kettle opportunities
The Salvation Army Northern Division has been serving people in need in Minnesota and North Dakota for more than 125 years. We provide basic needs assistance, housing, youth services, rehabilitation, disaster relief, counseling and more. Corporate office is in Roseville, Minn. The Fillmore County budget covers areas of assistance (utilities, rent, gas vouchers, etc.), Easter … [Read more...]
Whalan tournament receives special recognition by Hall of Fame
In 2017, the Whalan Lutheran Church Men’s Fastpitch Tournament was selected to be included in the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame, which was celebrated by not only those involved in the tournament, but also by residents of Fillmore County and those living far beyond southeast Minnesota. Everett Johnson, longtime director for the Whalan Lutheran Church Men’s Fastpitch … [Read more...]
Houston County Historical Society Open House
The Houston County Historical Society will host their annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 9, 12-3 p.m. The museum is filled with beautiful Christmas displays created by Janene Hosch and Lolita St. Mary. This year the Society is having a celebration of Christmas trees including patriotic, snowball, circus, gold and pink … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2018 Charity Drive
The 2018 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. Even without the door-to-door solicitations, we raised $5,725 in mailed-in donations. This is down from the $6,200 raised in 2017. Proceeds from the drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds was as follows, plus expenses: Harmony Public Library, $500; Harmony … [Read more...]
Chatfield Brass Band Community Christmas Concert to be held December 9
Get in the Christmas spirit with the Chatfield Brass Band as they present their annual Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Historic Potter Auditorium. You won’t want to miss this program which includes Tom Barnes narrating “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Jerry Barrett soloing on “Toy Trumpet,” Joe Chase singing “White Christmas,” the Wit’s End … [Read more...]
Bluff Country Singers Christmas Concert to be held on December 9
Flute, organ, and bells join a full throated Christmas celebration of the 45 voice Bluff Country Singers under the direction of Elliott Grandall and accompanied by Suz Eberle on Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m and 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 805 S Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, (507) 346-7251. “Sing We Now of Christmas” starts off the first joyous set, followed by the … [Read more...]
Oakwood (Sherwood) Cemetery holds first recorded burial in 139 years
While Glenn Maynard “Mush” Ukkestad was working for the Minnesota Department of Transportation in the mid 1950s, he was on the original survey crew during the construction of Highway 16 between Houston and Rushford. As he came upon the old Oakwood Cemetery, which overlooks Hwy. 16 just before coming into Rushford, Ukkestad was inspired by the beautiful view. Although the … [Read more...]