The small city of Whalan, Minn., has once again become infamous as the Whalan Lutheran Church Men’s Fastpitch Tournament was recently inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame. This is the first time a tournament was elected for the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame instead of an individual, which is a very distinguished achievement. The tournament was nominated by Davis … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Trapshooting takes a shot at state
Sure, it appears to stray away from the typical nature of other, more widely accepted sports. It does not involve a ball and lacks the physical contact ordinary athletes are all too aware of. While many stress the importance of a so-called “clear head” when competing, little take into account perhaps the most demanding in this very aspect as far as recreational activities go: … [Read more...]
Kelly Printing and Signs adds Grizzly coolers to eclectic merchandise line
It started with printing, but then several business decisions led to an eclectic mix of merchandise that makes Kelly Printing and Signs a truly unique retailer in Bluff Country. The latest addition to the merchandise line is Grizzly coolers and mugs. According to Kelly Printing’s Facebook page, Kelly Printing and Signs has been a family business since 1996. Richard and … [Read more...]
Perfect evening for Dairy Night on the Farm
It seems the Johnson family at Johnsons Rolling Acres somehow ordered perfect weather for Dairy Night on the Farm on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The event, which is hosted by the Fillmore County American Dairy Association, was held at Johnsons Rolling Acres near Peterson, Minn., this year. Dairy Night on the Farm offers those who do not live on a farm to come and spend some time … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson looks at finishing touches for new school
The new school is just two months or less from completion and several in attendance at the Monday, June 19 R-P School Board meeting were noticeably eager to see it done. “Things are moving along; you can trust that they are,” said District Superintendent Chuck Ehler. An administration walk through of the lower classrooms was held last week, June 15, and a tour of the progress … [Read more...]
Henrytown Lutheran rejoices on Dedication Sunday
It has been a walk in faith since April 16, 2015, for the congregation of Henrytown Lutheran Church of rural Canton, Minn., since a fire destroyed their beloved church. As the congregation contemplated on where they would be able to hold worship services, they also needed to decide if they should rebuild their church. After discussing the matter as a congregation it was … [Read more...]
National Trout Center moves forward with family friendly activities
When you think of the National Trout Center in Preston, you probably think of fly fishing, but there’s so much more to it than that. Program Director Kelsey Hoffman and Office Coordinator Annie Lewis both began working at the center on April 1 and are excited to watch it grow. “I walked into this place not really knowing what it is all about,” Lewis said about her new … [Read more...]
Area youth leave it all on the field
Runners, take your mark. Eager, young participants readily file into their predetermined lanes, anticipation and determination evident within their hard-set faces. Get set. Many exchange sideways glances, sizing up the supposed competition if you will, as they ready themselves for the accepted signal. A gunshot startles competitors from their tensed, crouching positions … [Read more...]
Kids Cove Academy welcomes area families
Children are our most precious gifts, and at Kids Cove Academy the kids are taken care of with the utmost kindness and compassion. Kids Cove Academy daycare center was established in May 2017 when the building which housed the former Learn and Play Daycare in Chatfield, Minn., was purchased by Aubrey Reed, director, along with her husband, John, and John’s father, … [Read more...]
Ostrander to ban dogs from City Park
A regular meeting of the Ostrander City Council was held on June 6. Members present included Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, and Clerk Chris Hyrkas. No citizens had signed up to address the council. Rick Whitney (Peopleservices) asked the council to consider buying a diffuser to use when flushing the city’s hydrants. He explained that it spreads out the flow, … [Read more...]