Exquisite Mexican food and fine tequila are beholden to the rich rays and the warm heat of the full sun. After two months of painting the walls bright green, installing all new equipment in the kitchen, decorating the walls with framed prints reminiscent of Mexico, half oak barrels the tequila is aged in, and hiring and training 15 full-time employees, Caledonia’s newest and … [Read more...]

The staff and customers of Chosen Valley Veterinary Clinic in Chatfield, Minn., are getting ready to celebrate a monumental anniversary for the business. The Chosen Valley Vet Clinic first started serving the Chatfield area in 1955 by Dr. Donald B. French, who ran the business out of his home for 17 years. The vet clinic moved its location to downtown Chatfield in 1971. … [Read more...]

Local businessman Josh Myhre is the proud owner of Spring Grove’s newest establishment, the Lions Pub, named after his high school alma mater’s mascot. The sports bar, located on Highway 44 in downtown Spring Grove, exemplifies his strong commitment to the community. Located across from the Viking Park, the pub serves as a hub of local engagement. With excitement in his … [Read more...]

Looking for a store in Decorah to purchase everything you need for fly fishing? Look no farther than the new Rod & Rivet store in historic downtown Decorah, Iowa. The town’s first store dedicated to fly fishing opened last July during Nordic Fest, the town’s largest community celebration. Owner Kevin Hansen, well-known in the fly fishing community, opened his first store … [Read more...]

Audrey Hepburn once said, “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” And that is just what one local couple decided to do. Nathan Eversole and Gabrielle Shupe joined their hearts and lives together on April 22, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, Minn., officiated by Nathan’s pastor from the University of North Dakota. Standing up for them were Nathan’s … [Read more...]

By Charlene Corson Selbee Haley Casterton and Henry Hershberger tied the knot on September 2, 2023, choosing this date for the convenience of a three-day weekend, ensuring easier attendance for their out-of-state friends and family. Henry’s roots are in the Prosper, Minn., area, while Haley was born and raised in Queen Creek, Ariz. Haley shared that she first laid eyes … [Read more...]

Discover endless possibilities for your wedding day at Pinter’s Event Center! The venue just outside of Decorah, Iowa, is fully customizable to suit your unique tastes. The Pinter family’s journey began in 1998 with a landscaping business, expanding to include a garden center, bakery, pumpkin patch, children’s playground, and apple orchards. In 2020, they added the event … [Read more...]

On the third of January, the first residents were admitted into the State Veterans Home in Preston. This is the first new veterans home to open in Minnesota in the last 25 years. Advocates began the long process about a decade ago to make a veterans home in Fillmore County a reality. A dedication ceremony for the Home is expected to be held late in the spring or early … [Read more...]

If you are a veteran, the spouse of a veteran, or a family member and are interested in finding out more about the application process at the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Preston, Minn., this article will answer your questions. The newly built home is located at 905 Windmill Road in the picturesque hills above Preston, Minn., a community of 1,350. Preston, located in the … [Read more...]

“I have always believed that collaboration is key when it comes to our corner of the state,” Public Relations and Volunteer Coordinator Gabby Kinneberg said about the addition of a veterans home to Preston which is already home to a veterans cemetery. “We are stronger together. And, that was the case with both projects.” The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery of Preston … [Read more...]