The Spring Valley Class of 1964 met on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 for their 55th class reunion. Friday evening, the 1964 Spring Valley Wolves classmates met at Racks Bar & Grill for an informal get together to reminisce and also visited the Wise Guys Social Club in Spring Valley. Saturday included appetizers and a wonderful dinner at the Preston Golf & … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Sonja Estelle Schild Ahna, Saige, Ezra, Adeline, and Grace joyfully announce the birth of their baby sister, Sonja Estelle. Sonja is the daughter of Nathan and Heather Schild. She was born on June 12, 2019, at 6:49 p.m., 8 lb. 11 oz., and 22 1/2 inches long. Sonja’s grandparents are Teresa Wade of Wanamingo, Wayne Beisell of Spring Valley, and Russell and Cynthia … [Read more...]
Traveling the world
K.I.S.S. is the acronym Joanie Betsinger of Spring Valley uses to describe her approach to traveling as age moves one into the senior category. “Keep It Simple Silly!” says Joanie. “Know from the ‘get go’ that not everything is going to go according to your plan! Relax, be flexible. Take less, leave the worrying to the people you paid to guide you! Take your time, no one … [Read more...]
Chatfield High School awarded NSF grant
At the July 9 meeting of the Chatfield School Board, all board members were present except Matt McMahon and Katie Priebe. Present were Superintendent Ed Harris; Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowery; new Business Manager Trista O’Connor and principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Under school board committees, Scott Backer said the board has just begun the process of … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Issac William Joshua Halverson Andy and Nicky Halverson of Mabel, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their son, Isaac William Joshua. Isaac was born June 28, weighing 8 lb 12 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. He was welcomed home by big sisters Lainey and Aubrey. Proud grandparents are William and Sharon Lunsford of Arcadia, Wis., and Arlen and Genette Halverson of … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Jacob Lynn Johnson Jacob Lynn Johnson born May 1, 2019, weighing 7 lb 13 oz and was 20.5 inches long. Parents are Michael and Margaret Johnson of Fountain, Minn., and siblings are Sawyer, Levi and Claira. Jacob’s grandparents are Arlyn and Joann Groth, Ridgeway, Minn., Jon and Sharon Johnson, Fountain, Minn., and Shirley and Dave Shanahan, Preston, Minn. … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
I am a Wisconsin native who was transplanted here when I married. Accustomed to the sound of seagulls flying over my hometown, the scent of the fresh air wafting off of Lake Superior, wild blueberries and wintergreen popping up in the north woods, I expected Minnesota to be just about the same. To my surprise, my husband brought me to live in the only county in Minnesota … [Read more...]
Invitation to the July 16 celebration of WWI Memorial Entrance restoration
A celebration of the restoration of the World War I Memorial Entrance at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston is being planned for Tuesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. The celebration will include flag corps from each military organization in the county (VFW and American Legion) marching in uniform from the Trailhead in Preston to the Memorial Entrance at the fairgrounds. All … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Kinley Kay Pederson Kinley Kay Pederson was born May 25, 2019, to proud parents Andrew and Jenna Pederson of Preston. Kinley weighed 6 lb, 13 oz and measured 18.5 inches long. She was welcomed home by big sister Kamryn. Grandparents are Steve and Karen Trende of Preston and Dan and Janelle Pederson of Sauk Rapids, Minn. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Ryker Leslie Arndt Ryker Leslie Arndt, son of Dustin and Alicia Arndt of Fergus Falls, Minn., was born on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, Minn. He weighed 9 lb and was 22 ½ inches long. He is welcomed home by his proud big sister, Oaklyn. Proud grandparents are Curt and Jen Arndt of Chatfield, Minn., and Kevin and Connie Klimek of … [Read more...]