The winning team of the Monday night Powder Puff bowling league was Kelly Printing & Signs with members, left to right, Pam Ruen, Rita Wilson, Bettie Gulbranson, Debbie Finseth, and Sheila Craig. Not pictured, Deb Lawstuen. Both women’s leagues ended one week early when B&B Bowl was forced to close its doors because of the COVID-19 virus. Unfortunately, this … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Truman Fischer Johnson Rowan and Saul Johnson would like to welcome their new baby brother, Truman Fischer, born on September 4, 2020, to Benjamin and Tiffany Johnson of Harmony, Minn. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 1/2” long. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Cindy Johnson of Peterson, Minn., and maternal grandparents are Mark and Mary Woitas of Minnesota Lake, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Area Community Foundation grants now available
The Spring Valley Area Community Foundation has money available for use in the Spring Valley, Ostrander and Wykoff area. They are now accepting grant applications from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose programs and projects improve the quality of life and build a stronger sense of community. Possible areas of funding include, but are not limited to, … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff to host first ever virtual benefit on October 10
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
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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...]