Soren Eric Krueger Soren Eric Krueger was born Sunday, August 15, 2021, to Devon and Allie Krueger of Brainerd, Minn. Soren is also welcomed by big brother Lincoln. Maternal grandparents are Eric and Jane Thompson of Rushford, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Lindsey Krueger of Glenwood City, Wis., and the late Terry Krueger. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Emma Rae Fisher Congratulations to Jessica Lawler and Justin Fisher of Canton, Minn., on the birth of their daughter, Emma Rae! Emma was born August 22, 2021, at 12:57 a.m., weighing 7 lbs, 3 oz and was 20 inches long. Delivered by Certified Nurse Midwife Stephanie Riley, and nurses Leigh, Erin, and Alyssa. Emma joins siblings Braylee (9), Grayson (7), and Lane (3). … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Class of 1955 celebrates 65th reunion
The Spring Valley class of 1955 celebrated their class reunion June 12 at the VFW in Spring Valley. It was necessary for us to cancel the reunion twice last year due to the coronavirus. The noon mealwas catered by Ody’s of Ostrander. There were 47 students in the class of 1955. There are 29 living and 18 have passed away. There were 15 who attended the reunion. Some could … [Read more...]
Third kayak winner of the summer
Third kayak winner of the summer Sarah Stensgard, of Rushford, Minn., stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On July 31, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the third prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The … [Read more...]
Engagement
Higdon ~ Holmseth Franklin Higdon and Jasmine Holmseth, of Preston, Minn., are proud to announce their engagement. The groom’s parents are Clyde Higdon of Benson, Minn., (deceased), and Glenda Wince of Okolona, Miss. The bride’s parents are Richard Bussing of Rochester, Minn., John Holthaus of Fountain, Minn., and Patti Holthaus of Preston, Minn. Frank and Jasmine will … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady
Gardening for the birds I’ve met many bird watchers in Bluff Country. I will admit that I now own several pair of binoculars. Although I am quite a novice at this hobby, it is very enjoyable! We have a tiny bird family, some sort of wren, that has a lovely song. We have named them: Randy, Rhonda, Ryan and Renee. I can’t tell any of them apart yet, as they seem to be an extra … [Read more...]
Working Mom – Thank you
After 12 years as the Working Mom columnist, this old mom is retiring from writing this article. There are no specific reasons to share other than my son is now 22 years old and I am hoping there is a mom out there with smaller children and a busy home and work life who wants to take over as the Working Mom 2.0 (smile). What a ride! It has been very therapeutic and … [Read more...]
Softball at Whalan on 4th of July a tradition like no other
By Mike Buringha St. Charles, MN Where is Whalan, Minn., you might ask? If you travel south from Utica, and take a gravel road called Everyday Road you will run into a little village sporting a population of 63 people. Nestled into the bluff country between Peterson and Lanesboro, this little village offers the best pie money can buy, a bike trail and on the 4th of July, … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
The beauty of it all Since I have lived on a farm that has been in our family since 1856, two years before Minnesota became a state, I have a wealth of history to search out and consider. History is told in the photos we store in the house. We have old photos of the farm buildings and fields. Some pictures introduce us to people who either lived on this farm or who were … [Read more...]
The Art of Saying Hello
The introduction of face masks seems to have made the art of sharing a heartfelt and friendly “hello” to our friends and neighbors even more difficult. Although many people have decided to forego a mask now that they have been vaccinated, there are still many out there using masks on a daily basis and you can’t see a smile and can barely hear what they are saying through the … [Read more...]
In the service
Colonel Karice (Bezdicek) Stern By the order of the Secretary of the Air Force and Direction of the President, Karice (Bezdicek) Stern, daughter of Joseph and Rita Bezdicek, was promoted to the rank of COLONEL effective date 25 March 2021. Col Stern serves as Chief of Aerospace Medicine (SGP) for the 128th Air Refueling Wing, General Mitchell Field, Milwaukee, Wis. As … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on July 6
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue S.W., from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Walk-ins will once again be accepted, but donors are encouraged to make an appointment. Masks will not be required for those who have been vaccinated, but it’s possible non-vaccinated donors will still need to wear one. If you don’t have one of … [Read more...]
A stampeding swarm of Yosemite Sams
Awwww. I heard it while I was working in the basement. My wife was upstairs, seated at the kitchen table, drinking a cup of coffee and reading the newspaper. I knew that sound. I’ve heard it often during our married life. It wasn’t an “aww” that expressed delight as in, “Aww. What a cute baby.” It wasn’t the “aww” that expressed mild disappointment as when a pitcher … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past Some lives ended, some began, all changed with emigration voyages
Norwegian emigration, part 3 Ole Olsen Sandness assumed responsibility for his five-year-old niece during a cholera-stricken voyage from Norway to America in 1854. His father, brother and sister-in-law were buried at sea. Ole, a single man at age 37, and young Alava would complete the ocean crossing and eventually settle in Wilmington Township, Houston County. What was … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Bought with a price
There once was a 15-year-old boy who was trapped all night on a ledge 500 feet down the side of a mountain in Arizona. The next day a deputy sheriff of the county rescued the boy. In climbing back up the rope toward safety, the deputy’s safety equipment somehow failed and he fell to his death 1,000 feet below. After reading about the rescue and the tragic death, I wondered … [Read more...]