Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro will host its 24th annual fall fundraiser, Banquet on the Bluff, on Saturday, October 10 from 6-7 p.m. This year’s event will be 100% virtual and proceeds will support Eagle Bluff through the continued impacts of COVID-19 and help deliver reimagined outdoor learning programs. For many children, Eagle Bluff offers the rare … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Alden James Gartner Alden James Gartner, son of Justin and Kelly Gartner of Eagle Lake, Minn., arrived on June 30, 2020, at 8:37 p.m., weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ed Solum and Carolyn Olson of Spring Grove, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Joann Gartner of Mapelton, Minn. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Collin Edward Brand Phil and Sara Brand of Rushford are happy to announce the birth of their new son! Collin Edward Brand was born September 2, 2020. Collin weighed in at 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. He is welcomed home to siblings Austin, Rylan, Ashlyn and Bryson. Grandparents are Lloyd and Linda Kreidermacher and Paul and Pam Brand. … [Read more...]
It’s fall when even my feet smell like pumpkin spice
Fall is when we give serious thought to winter. Winter is when we begin looking forward to spring. When does fall begin? Is it the astronomical date of the autumnal equinox on September 22, the meteorological date of September 1 or Labor Day? No matter, it’s when winter looms. Winter is imminent for a long time. Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt wrote this, which is only slightly … [Read more...]
Joke of the Week
Joke of the Week
Birth Announcement
Laramie Dawn Lind Laramie Dawn Lind, daughter of Colby and Tracy Lind of Rushford, Minn., arrived on August 4, 2020, at 1:30 a.m., weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Laramie is welcomed by two big brothers, Tate (7) and Channing (5), at home. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Donna Tweeten of Spring Grove, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Doug and … [Read more...]
Joke of the Week
Joke of the Week
Wedding: Troia ~ Bigalk
Rachel Troia and Ryan Bigalk of Madison, Wis., were married at the Pope Farm Conservancy in Verona, Wis., on June 21, 2020. A small celebration was held at the bride’s parents’ home following the ceremony. Their formal ceremony and reception will be held at Lake Windsor Country Club in Windsor, Wis., on June 11, 2021. Rachel is the daughter of John and Laura Troia of … [Read more...]