Top photos, Sarah Pederson of Lucid Painting, Coon Valley, Wis., was commissioned by the Caledonia Street Scapes committee to paint a boulder to recognize and honor all our veterans and active military members. The rock is located at North Park in Caledonia, Minn., visible to all who travel Highway 44. This mural is not officially connected to or endorsed by the U.S. Dept. of … [Read more...]
Fillmore, Houston and Mower County Veterans
Fillmore County Veterans Dean R. Aarre Loren “Ordale” Aarre Daniel R. Aarsvold Scott Aarsvold Carl A. Aasum Brian Abell Lisa Abell Victor Abbott Kenneth W. Abraham Paul C. Abrahamson Leslie ‘Moe’ Adamo Aaron Adams John S. Adams Dave Adamson Gordon Addington Michael Adler Arthur Affeldt Brent Afseth Gustave … [Read more...]
Rooster Ridge Pheasant Farms: The Midwest’s Premier Pheasant Hunting Experience
Craig Helke and Dylan Burrow have developed a clearly defined marketing brand for Rooster Ridge Pheasant Farms, based on their own pheasant hunting experiences. A brand is a promise of what customers can consistently expect every time from a service, product, or interaction. Helke and Burrow promise their customers a true Midwest hunting experience, as proudly stated on the … [Read more...]
Wanhi Yukan (There is Chert There) Preserve
The Grand Meadow Chert Quarry/Wanhi Yukan Preserve is a new place to explore near Grand Meadow, Minn. Wanhi Yukan literally means “There is chert there;” this chert quarry was created in prehistoric times to gather the highest quality chert in Minnesota. Many people are unfamiliar with the word “chert.” Chert is a dark flint that is composed of fine grain crystalline quartz; … [Read more...]
SE Asian Farmers Visit Houston Farm
Glen Groth hosted some special visitors at his Houston area farm recently. Guests from Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand visited Groth’s farm as they took part in the NSM (Northern Soy Marketing) Crop Tour on September 29 through October 3. NSM is a collaboration of Minnesota and South Dakota soybean checkoff organizations. Minnesota and South Dakota produce 16% of the soybeans … [Read more...]
Three Generations of Exceptional Service and Dedication in Caledonia
For 50 years, Wiebke Tire has kept Caledonia and the surrounding communities moving, on the road and in the fields. Now entering its third generation of ownership, the business continues to thrive under Chad Wiebke, who works alongside Jon Kruse and a dedicated crew of five: Greysen Prouix, Hunter Augestine, Jim Hauser, Garrett Waldenberger and Gerald Schroeder. Although … [Read more...]
Truck Pulling, Competition and Camaraderie
Kris and Roger Torgerson of Harmony have found a great hobby, one in which they get to enjoy the thrill of winning and a great group of friends: truck pulling! The Torgersons are not new to truck pulling. Roger drove his first pull when he was a mere 14; his father, Stan, was supposed to drive the truck that night, but got busy running the pull and had Roger drive in his … [Read more...]
“Old Blue,” 1961 Mercedes Benz
Pastor Mark Woodward still has the Mercedes Benz that his father, Mark T. Woodward, principal of Robbinsdale Junior High, bought new in 1961. Mark T. saved and saved to buy that brand new Mercedes Benz. He had grown up as a farm boy and respected good machinery. He felt the car was well designed mechanically, and liked the quality of the well-built, well-engineered car. Mark … [Read more...]
Shared Battle With Breast Cancer Brings Friends Even Closer
Vicki Musel and Heather Barth paths first crossed when Heather signed her daughter Sydney up for a Just for Kix dance class that Vicki was teaching. Then, both Sydney and Vicki’s daughter Leena ended up in the Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project, and Vicki and Heather found themselves spending a lot of time together. Last year, Heather and Vicki’s friendship deepened in an … [Read more...]
National Co-Op Month – AcenTek: Building a Better World Since 1950
October is National Co-op Month. A time to celebrate the many ways cooperatives strengthen their communities, something Ace Telephone Association, doing business as AcenTek, has exemplified since its founding. From the beginning, AcenTek has been guided by cooperative principles and a deep commitment to its members. From day one until today, AcenTek’s commitment has been to … [Read more...]