By Delaney Alden The dog meat trade is a very sad issue in today’s world that needs to be prevented and stopped.Today thousands and thousands of dogs are prepared to be slaughtered and used for dog meat in countries such as Nigeria, Switzerland, Vietnam, China, Thailand, Cambodia, and South Korea. Unfortunately, eating canines is legal in these countries and is done in many … [Read more...]
Dale R. Lamp
Dale R. Lamp, age 64, of Bloomington, Minn., formerly of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn., due to respiratory failure resulting from COVID. Dale was born on May 25, 1957, in Rochester, Minn., to Robert and Jeanne (Champine) Lamp. Dale graduated from Grand Meadow School in 1975 and … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Where does high school stress come from?
By Hailey Lovejoy Let’s be honest, school is stressful. Children should enjoy learning and receiving an education, but walking into a world that is completely different to the one you know is scary. Teachers may expect you to have certain learning styles according to how they teach. Students only see their teachers up to one hour each day, for an average of 180 days. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Girls wrestling
By Diann Smith GMLOS Bulldogs have started its first ever girls wrestling team this year. I have had the honor of being the captain for the girl’s team and it has been so much fun. The team is made up of 8 girls including Megan Owens, Karina Lee, Megan Geier, Mackenzie Armogost, Emma Hemann, Delaney Alden, Brandy Christian, and myself. All the girls are just starting this … [Read more...]
Audrey Queensland
Audrey Marjorie Queensland was born January 22, 1927, in Bennington Township, Mower County. On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, she passed away at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center. Visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow. Funeral services for Audrey will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2021, with reviewal … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The wonders of crystals
By Emily Stevens You may look at crystals and only see their beauty and shape. But what if I told you that there’s a lot more to crystals than their looks? I started getting into crystals about two years ago. I had always been interested in “spiritual” stuff even when I was a kid. I heard about crystals and immediately felt the need to learn more. I began to research as … [Read more...]
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves repowering of the Grand Meadow wind farm in Mower County
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) approved Xcel Energy’s proposal to repower the existing 100.5 megawatt Grand Meadow Wind Farm in Mower County. This investment will ensure Xcel’s customers will have reliable power from carbon free resources into the future. “With each of these renewable energy projects the Commission approves, it provides … [Read more...]
Philip A. Stoltenberg
Philip A. Stoltenberg, 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., took his last steps to his eternal home with God on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Philip Arnold Stoltenberg was born June 5, 1928, to Fred and Myrtie (Lehman) Stoltenberg. On February 8, 1947, he was united in marriage to Laura Haack in Stewartville, Minn., where they lived … [Read more...]
Turnovers Aid Larks Past Cards
The final difference in the game was eight points. Grand Meadow (2-1, 3-1) had 12 points off turnovers. Those miscues by #10 in 9-Man LeRoy-Ostrander (2-1, 3-1) proved pivotal in a match-up of South-East sub-district rival reams. The first half was explosive, though L-O fell into a hole early. GM’s first drive was capped by a 50-yard Taylor Glynn to Dustin Copley screen … [Read more...]
Regina Vogt
The funeral mass for Regina Elizabeth Vogt will be at 11 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at St. Finbarr’s Catholic Church in Grand Meadow, Minn., with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Visitation with be from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the St Finbarr’s Catholic Church and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Family burial will be at … [Read more...]
Douglas Jay Minnich
Douglas Jay Minnich, age 86, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died Friday February 26, 2021 at his home in Grand Meadow where he had lived since he was a child. He was born January 25, 1935 to Guy and Edna (Ridgeway) Minnich in Iowa. At a young age he moved with his family to Grand Meadow where he attended school. Doug went on to Albert Lea Vo-Tech and studied refrigeration, later … [Read more...]
Glenn Stein
Glenn Stein, age 82, from San Miguel, Calif., passed away in his sleep at a care facility in Portland, Oreg. He was born and raised in Grand Meadow, Minn. Glenn served in the U.S. Army, worked for Texaco/Chevron for 33 years, was a horseshoer, plus broke colts in his spare time. After retirement he became a silver smith and leather craftsman, making bits, spurs and leather … [Read more...]
Game of the Week: GM Blanks L-O Football
Last year, LeRoy-Ostrander football suddenly announced itself as a contender in the South-East with a 30-19 win over perennially power GM. The Cardinals went on to the District title. The Super Larks went on to the Section title. In a key rivalry battle in week three, the teams slugged it out. Through three quarters, the only touchdown came as a result of a blocked Cardinal … [Read more...]
Game of the Week: SG at GM Football
Between the two programs, they hold the distinction of representing 9-Man Section 1A at state every year since 2010. Included are a combined six state titles. When Grand Meadow and Spring Grove football hook up, it’s a big game. The 2020 incarnation mainly did one thing that was already generally known; defending section champ #6 in Man GM is, if not a team, the team to beat in … [Read more...]
Nikita Albrecht, the new vocal teacher at Grand Meadow Public School
Grand Meadow Public School welcomes Nikita Albrecht, the new K-12 vocal music teacher, and her family to Grand Meadow. “After hearing many positives about the Grand Meadow School and community, I did a lot of ‘research’ into what the job and the community might be like and decided it just felt like a very good fit for my family and me. It is closer to where my husband and I … [Read more...]