Dean L. Kruegel, age 90, died on Saturday, November 4 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester of chronic kidney disease. Born on March 9, 1927, to Hubert A. Kruegel and Stella Harum Kruegel, he attended primary school in rural Carimona, Minn., and graduated from Preston High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army from June 1945 to February 1947, and spent a year with the 88th … [Read more...]
Gearing up for Give to the Max Day in Preston and Fountain
The Preston Area Community Foundation (PACF) is gearing up for Give to the Max Day, which is set for Thursday, November 16. Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s state wide day of giving. This is the sixth consecutive year PACF has participated in this event, with all donations going into the endowment fund. The endowment fund and earnings are used locally for worthwhile … [Read more...]
“Hooked on Preston” mural dedicated with ribbon cutting
It’s been a project two years in the making, and it’s finally done. Almost exactly two years after the Preston Area Arts Council first approved the idea of a community mural, on October 18 at 2 pm, it was dedicated to the community of Preston with a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting. Before the ceremony began, Arts Council member Father Francis Galles conducted a … [Read more...]
Two great fall events in one location
The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will once again be holding its annual Fall Expo and Craft Fair alongside the Fillmore Central ECFE Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Fillmore Central Public Schools in Preston, Minn. The Expo and Craft Fair will be held in the larger gym and hallways from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., while the Pumpkin Fest will … [Read more...]
Red Ribbon Week
The Preston City Council at their October 16 meeting approved a request to hang red ribbons on light poles around the courthouse square in recognition of Red Ribbon Week, October 23-27. The request was made by Amanda Thomas and Melissa Herron from the Fillmore Central Schools. This is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention campaign. The campaign includes activities to help … [Read more...]
New digs for JuliaClaire Consignment and Variety Store in Preston
Dave and Nancy Gardner, proprietors of the popular JuliaClaire of Preston, are making a big move… right next door. But it is, indeed, a big move for them. No longer renting, they are the owners of their new domain. The couple purchased the former “Uncommon Charm” building at 152 Main Street. It took a year and a half to finalize the deal and the new owners are so grateful to … [Read more...]
Carroll Vaalemoen
Carroll Gordon Vaalemoen, age 78, of Cresco, Iowa, and formerly of Preston, Minn., passed away at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa, on October 13, 2017, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Memorial services will be held at the Cresco Community Chapel in Cresco on Saturday, October 21 at 11 a.m., with Pastor Michael Simiele officiating. Friends may call from 10 … [Read more...]
Preston Public Library to host contemporary folk band
Wildflower, an all-female contemporary folk band from Winona will be performing at the Preston Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event is sponsored by the library and Preston Area Arts Council. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The group performs with duo keyboards, guitars, cello, and flute. The musicians create a fresh, effervescent sound with a … [Read more...]
Harry Willis Root
Memorial service for Harry Root will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Greenleafton Reformed Church in Greenleafton, with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial will be at the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2017, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. … [Read more...]
Preston discusses options for lowering health insurance costs
The city of Preston faces a 15% increase in health insurance costs for 2018. Only a 10% increase had initially been figured into next year’s budget. At the October 2 council meeting, City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained the reason for the unexpected increase and possible options to lower health insurance costs in the future. The city purchases health insurance through the … [Read more...]