Larry and Chelsea Broadwater of Preston, Minn., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Brys Steven Broadwater. Brys was born December 6, 2016, weighing 8 pounds and was 19.75 inches long. Happy grandparents are Milo and Beth Ann Broadwater of Preston and Steve and Jill Johnson of Lime Springs, Iowa. … [Read more...]
Preston V.F.W. Auxiliary news
Magdlin-Gilbertson Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) Post #6893 of Preston was visited on Tuesday, October 4, by Karen England from Lake City, Minn. She is currently serving as the Junior Vice President of the First District V.F.W. Auxiliary. Karen was present to perform the annual inspection of the auxiliary’s records; all were found to be in order. The joint … [Read more...]
Nightmare in Fountain benefits causes
The time is nearly ripe for the re-emergence of Fountain’s Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams and Haunted Barn. For the sixth year, this spooky non-profit fundraiser is set to chill and thrill patrons. Funds raised this year will benefit the family of the late Jennifer Lee, whose nearly three year battle with leukemia ended last month, leaving behind her husband … [Read more...]
Lanesboro resident wins big
ROSEVILLE, MN – Chase Bakke of Lanesboro won $18,888 playing the Lucky 8s game. Bakke claimed the prize on October 17, 2016. S & A Petroleum Inc., 100 Sheridan W. in Lanesboro, sold the winning ticket. Lottery players have won more than $6.5 billion. All Minnesotans are winners because more than $2.6 billion in lottery proceeds have helped our state—more than $1 billion has … [Read more...]
Wedding – Anderson ~ Linnell
Emily Anderson and Zachary Linnell, both of Chatfield, Minn., are pleased to announce their marriage, which took place September 23, 2016 at South West Prairie Lutheran Church in Viroqua, Wis. Emily is the daughter of Warren and Elaine Anderson of Fountain, Minn., and Zachary is the son of John and Barbara Linnell of Chatfield. Emily is employed at the Chatfield Post … [Read more...]
Engagement – Pederson-Scheevel
Mark and Donna Scheevel of Harmony, Minn., along with Carolyn Taylor of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rick Pederson of Franklin, Ind., wish to announce the engagement of their children, Drs. Emily Pederson and Derek Scheevel. Emily and Derek are both graduates of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Doctorate of Physical Therapy program and are presently employed with OSI Physical … [Read more...]
Engagement ~ Gangelhoff-Halverson
Greg and Mary Gangelhoff of Sleepy Eye, Minn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Maria Gangelhoff, to Matthew Halverson, son of Mike and Jill Halverson of Rushford, Minn. Maria is a 2008 graduate of Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s High School, and a 2011 graduate of Mayo School of Health Sciences. She is employed as an MRI technologist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red … [Read more...]
Wedding – Hebig ~ Wesely
Randee Hebig and Donald Wesely, both of Spring Valley, Minn., are pleased to announce their marriage, which took place on September 3, 2016 in Spring Valley. Randee is the daughter of Lynn and Phyllis Hebig of Spring Valley and Donald is the son of Don and Sue Wesely of Faribault, Minn. Donald is employed as a lab technician at AMPI. Randee is the accounts manager at … [Read more...]
Mabel Class of 1951 reunites
On September 9, 2016, 11 members of the Mabel graduating class of 1951 met at the Mabel Community Center for some good visiting and reminiscing. In attendance, pictured above are, front row: Doris Johnson Westby, Eunice Smith Williams, Neil Soltow, Doris Mohney Randall, and Pat Johnson Dahl. In back: Dale Stroud, Douglas Street, Merle Peterson, Jerald Holland, and Alvin Forde. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Claira Margaret Johnson
Michael and Margaret Johnson of Fountain, Minn., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Claira Margaret. Claira was born August 4, 2016, weighing 7 lb 12 oz and was 20 inches long. She is welcomed home by siblings Sawyer and Levi. Proud grandparents are Arlyn and Joann Groth of Ridgeway, Minn., Jon and Sharon Johnson of Fountain, and Shirley and Dave … [Read more...]