The 31st annual Nelson reunion was held at the Historical Barn in Mabel on August 7, 2016. It was hosted by Mervin Nelson and family and special friend, Donna Donlan. Sixty-five family members were present. A potluck meal at noon, wagon rides, and a lot of visiting were enjoyed by all. Family members traveling the farthest came from Colorado, the Twin Cities, Mason City, … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School preps for upcoming school year
At their August 16 meeting, the Mabel-Canton School Board approved the hiring of elementary teacher Laura Vatland, paraprofessional Kim Underbakke, music teacher Kimberly Svanoe, and paraprofessional and SAC coordinator Amanda Jensen, all for the 2016-17 school year. They also accepted the resignation of music teacher Katie Larson effective immediately and thanked her for her … [Read more...]