Local Interest

The following area students graduated from Bethel University, St. Paul, following the spring 2012 semester: Erika Bullert of Avon earned a BA in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Bullert is the daughter of Daniel and Marie Bullert from Avon. Alison Glasener of Melrose earned a BS in Nursing. Glasener is the daughter of Vaughn and Lenae Glasener from Melrose. Jayna Harthan of … [Read more...] about Local students graduate from Bethel University – 2012

Avon, MN resident and Azusa Pacific University student April Fautsch made the academic Dean’s List at APU. Fautsch is honored for a spring semester 2012 academic standing of a 3.5 or better grade-point average. A Global Studies Major, Fautsch is joined by 1,650 other students receiving the same honor. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical, Christian university committed … [Read more...] about Area students named to Dean’s List at Azusa Pacific University – 2012

Morrison/Todd County Hands of Hope Resource Center held their 15th annual golf tournament at the Long Prairie Country Club on June 18, 2012. Included in the money raised was $500 in supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Hands of Hope is an agency that provides services to victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and other crimes, … [Read more...] about Morrison/Todd County Hands of Hope Resource Center held their 15th annual golf tournament at the Long Prairie Country Club on June 18, 2012

Hailing from the Midwest, the fifteen-member Wissman family have spent the past 11 years delighting audiences nationwide with their delightful blend of gospel bluegrass music. Featuring Loren, Gloria, and their 13 children, each concert is filled with tight vocal harmonies, award winning bluegrass pickin’ and memorable family moments. Traveling in their 45 foot bus, the … [Read more...] about Community Country Church to host the Wissman Family in Concert – Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a report that a zebra mussel was found in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood. While removing trash blown into the lake from a severe storm last summer, lakeshore residents found what appears to be an adult zebra mussel attached to the metal portion of a boat seat mount that was submerged in four … [Read more...] about Citizen reports finding zebra mussel in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County near Glenwood; DNR officials investigating