The Harmony High School Class of 1956 held their 60th class reunion on July 5 aat the K-town Tap in Kendallville, Iowa. Out of a class of 40 graduates, 14 class members and their guests were in attendance - bringing the total number of celebrants to 21. The class member attending from the farthest away was Kay Armstrong Crafton form Huntington Beach, Calif., who was the 1956 … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Logan Kenneth Rein
Josh and Kristi Rein of Lanesboro, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their son, Logan Kenneth. Logan was born August 29, 2016. Maternal grandparents are Ken and Helen Jacobson of Peterson, Minn. Paternal grandparents are John and Sandra Rein of Lanesboro. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Daxyn Terry Hareldson
Caleb and Samantha Hareldson of Lanesboro are happy to announce the birth of their son, Daxyn Terry Hareldson. Daxyn was born in Rochester, Minn., on July 2, 2016, weighing 7 lb 11 oz and was 21 1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jerry and Kim McCabe of Lanesboro, Diane Hareldson of Preston, and Raymond Reese of Preston. … [Read more...]
Bergey Boys Blazing BBQ win big, donate cash prize to Canton Fire Department
Bergey Boys Blazing BBQ of Canton received top honors at a charity BBQ event in Onalaska, Wis., on June 25, 2016. The team’s pulled pork was awarded first place in the People’s Choice Contest at the Rotary Rock-n-Ribs BBQ Competition. The Bergey team - made up of father Don and three sons: Brock, Brandon and Brady - were one of 27 BBQ teams raising money for non-profit … [Read more...]
Nelson family reunion held in Mabel
The 31st annual Nelson reunion was held at the Historical Barn in Mabel on August 7, 2016. It was hosted by Mervin Nelson and family and special friend, Donna Donlan. Sixty-five family members were present. A potluck meal at noon, wagon rides, and a lot of visiting were enjoyed by all. Family members traveling the farthest came from Colorado, the Twin Cities, Mason City, … [Read more...]
Engagement ~ Thompson ~ Krueger
Allie Elizabeth Thompson and Devon James Krieger are pleased to announce their engagement. They will be married September 17, 2016 in Winona, Minn. Allie is the daughter of Eric and Jane Thompson of Rushford. Devon is the son of Lindsey Krueger and the late Terry Krueger of Glenwood City, Wis. Allie is a 2009 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School and is the owner of … [Read more...]
Engagement ~ Thissen – Schwebach
Dan and Brenda Thissen of Sargeant, Minn., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Ann Thissen to Nicholas Benjamin Schwebach. Nick is the son of Susan and Mark Schwebach of Caledonia, Minn. Brooke is a 2013 graduate of Hayfield High School and a 2015 graduate of Rochester Community and Technical College, where she studied child development. She is … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Kamryn Rosalyn Pederson
Kamryn Rosalyn Pederson Andrew and Jenna Pederson of Preston are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kamryn Rosalyn Pederson. Kamryn was born July 29, 2016, weighing 5 lb 12 oz and was 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Steve and Karen Trende of Preston and Dan and Janelle Pederson of Sauk Rapids, Minn. … [Read more...]
College News
Dean’s List/ Honors/President’s List Fall 2015 • Southwest Minnesota State University: Alan McCaulley, Fountain; Kaitlyn Austin, Wykoff; Kelsey Austin, Wykoff Spring 2016 • Buena Vista University: Haley Kohlmeyer, Chatfield • Drake University: Kyli Torkelson, Rushford • Kent State: Aimee Hansen, Fountain • Minnesota State Mankato: Sarah Johnson, … [Read more...]