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...]