By Donna Erdman In December, the St. Johns students, teachers and Marva Lee presented Christmas songs at the Spring Valley Care Center in the dining room area for all of the residents. Christmas ornaments made by the students were also hand delivered to the residents. The weather was ideal for the special event. James Bradley flew recently to visit his dad and sister in … [Read more...]
Friends paddle through 2016
A love of canoeing and the outdoors brought two lifelong friends together to fulfill a goal in 2016. Jason Worden of Chatfield, Minn., and Jeremy Rabe of La Crescent, Minn., grew up together in Chatfield, were in the same graduating class of 1996, and have remained close friends since. Although “life” happens - people get married and have children, responsibilities … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Braelyn Maree Pfremmer
John and Heather Pfremmer are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Braelyn Maree Pfremmer. She was born December 8, 2016, weighing 10 lb 4 oz. and was 20 inches long. Braelyn is also welcomed home by her big sister, Bailee Pfremmer. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Brys Steven Broadwater
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...]