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Education

Local teacher returns from S. Korea with new ideas for the classroom; Trip about making sure country is discussed, taught

Lisa Sanders returned from South Korea with many new ideas for teaching social studies. The Northeast Asian History Foundation sent Sanders on an eight-day trip ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 10, 2014 10:42 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Kestner receives Spirit Award at national contest

Although Molly Kestner did not win the Distinguished Young Woman national title, she did come home with a different award in late June. After winning ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 10, 2014 10:29 am

News

Summerset’s second play hits the stage

After bringing a classic back to Austin, Summerset Theatre is about to bring a show to town for the first time. “God of Carnage” opens ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, July 5, 2014 4:52 pm

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Historical Society opens new WWII exhibit

Mower County has a new exhibit open for viewing. The Mower County Historical Society held its grand opening Wednesday evening for the new Mower County ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 3, 2014 10:31 am

News

A legacy etched in Lyle: Woodworker’s pieces were treasured items at cancer auction

Charles “Chuck” Berg held several different jobs over his lifetime, but most in Lyle will remember him for his woodworking. Berg, who passed away June ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 3, 2014 10:28 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Busy slate ahead for holiday events

The Fourth of July comes with much to do as people enjoy Freedom Fest activities over the weekend. Watch the fireworks, eat good food and ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 10:39 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Old Fashioned Fourth celebration returns to Blooming Prairie

Blooming Prairie’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is about to add a little flavor. The 40th annual Old Fashioned Fourth celebration will take place ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 10:35 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Construction workers freed after trench collapse

  Two construction workers were partially buried by a collapsed underground wall Tuesday at the American Mat & Specialty, 1600 Sixth St. SW. According to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 1:14 pm

News

85 and still volunteering: Freeborn-Mower Red Cross recognizes area woman for 30 years of service

Dolores Jech has been a volunteer with the Freeborn-Mower County Red Cross for 30 years, but she’s never had this kind of recognition. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 10:26 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Pitzen fundraiser brings in $37,000

A benefit for Val Pitzen raised more than volunteers were hoping for Friday evening. One of the lead volunteers and a close friend of Pitzen’s, Denise ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, June 30, 2014 10:19 am

News

Historical society to debut WWII exhibit Wednesday

The Mower County Historical Center will display a new World War II exhibit on Wednesday, July 2. The exhibit will run from 5 to 7 ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, June 30, 2014 9:58 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Given weeks to live, woman is baptized in Cedar River

When doctors told Pamela DuBois four weeks ago that she only had two weeks to live, she was determined to get baptized. “I just wanted ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, June 29, 2014 3:28 pm

Business

New director starts at Historical Society

John Haymond was thrilled to start working with history on a regular basis. Haymond always wanted to work in a historical society, specifically in Minnesota. So ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, June 27, 2014 10:38 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Plenty of chances to enjoy the outdoors

Soak up the sun this weekend enjoying baseball, a nice farm-friendly breakfast and a 5K. No matter what you enjoy, there’s sure to be something ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, June 26, 2014 10:49 am

Faith

Holy Cross child care center may close its doors; Board will meet to decide fate of the school

The Holy Cross Lutheran Church board of directors will discuss whether to close the church’s child care center. The Holy Cross Lutheran Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, June 26, 2014 10:47 am

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