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...]
Hanson inducted into Bowling Hall of Fame
A symbol of bowling in the Fillmore County area will now have her name permanently associated with the sport as her name is now listed in the Bowling Hall of Fame. Shelly Hanson, who owns B & B Olympic Bowl in Preston, Minn., with her husband Paul, says she was “shocked” when she found out on October 1, 2018, that she had been selected to be included in a very exclusive … [Read more...]
Root River Settlement Burying Ground restoration project
It is heartbreaking to see cemeteries that have come into such disrepair that they are hardly even recognizable as a cemetery anymore. And although we feel disheartened when we see these cemeteries falling further and further into remnants of what they once were, what can one person do? As shown by Don Lukkason of Lanesboro, Minn., one person can do a lot when they set their … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre Company presents It’s A Wonderful Life: A live radio play
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...]
Celebrate Haunted Harmony over MEA weekend
Make plans now to experience the 3rd Annual Haunted Harmony Halloween Celebration! A whole weekend full of fun is planned centered on Monster Bash Haunted House’s 7th year! Monster Bash Haunted House was voted 2017’s Best Overall Attraction by MinnesotaHauntedHouses.com, and you should plan to visit to see what they have in store this year! For more info on the Haunted House, … [Read more...]
KSMQ Public Television to host free Mayo movie screenings
KSMQ Public Television, the PBS television station serving 22 counties in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa, is sponsoring a series of free public screenings of the new Ken Burns movie The Mayo Clinic: Faith – Hope – Science. The movie made its national television premier on PBS stations across the country, including KSMQ Public Television, on September 25. “Work … [Read more...]
Preston Historical Society Announces 2018 raffle winners
The Preston Historical Society conducted the drawing for the winners of the recent raffle fundraiser at their August Society meeting. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for Historical Society projects. Raffle prizes were valued at over $1,400. The Society would again like to thank F & M Community Bank for providing matching funds of $1,000 (a dollar for each ticket … [Read more...]
Chatfield Center for the Arts receives 2018 Outstanding Greater Rochester Arts Ardee Award from the Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust
A vibrant arts and cultural scene is essential to the quality of life and economic growth of a community. For the last six years, the Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust has been recognizing those organizations, businesses, individuals and events that make our cultural scene what it is through the Ardee Awards presented at their annual Fête. This year, Chatfield Center for the … [Read more...]
Young owl joins staff at International Owl Center
After much anticipation and preparation, a new young owl has joined the education staff at the International Owl Center: JR, the 3-month-old Eastern Screech-Owl! JR is a male and weighs just a bit more than a quarter-pound hamburger. He is a stunning little red morph (the species also comes in gray) and a real crowd pleaser. His back, wing and tail feathers are fully grown … [Read more...]