Local Interest

Upsala 3rd and 4th grade students were learning about shape poems during their Language Arts block. Shape poems take the shape of the subject of the poem. They also use words and spaces to create shape. The students used onomatopoeia as well as alliteration to create mental pictures of the topic of the poem! Their topic was Halloween! Pictured are (front from left) Grace … [Read more...] about Upsala 3rd and 4th grade students were learning about shape poems

The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle FFA General Livestock Team places 4th as a team and advances to state for competition April 29th. Team members are Heather Becker, Shyanne Johnson, Nick Zastrow, Luke Mueller and Devin Roering. Submitted by Curt Gjerstad. … [Read more...] about Long Prairie-Grey Eagle FFA General Livestock Team places 4th

Swanville High School is pleased to announce its October Athletes of the Month. Marissa Evans, daughter of Kevin and Mary Evans, is the volleyball Athlete of the Month, and Colten Kruzel, son of Allen and Janal Kruzel and Tracy and Tim Hannah, is the football Athlete of the Month. Coaches’ Comments: “Marissa Evans has been selected as Swanville’s Female Athlete of the Month … [Read more...] about Swanville Athletes of the Month

By Robert Kutter Style ‘n Go is a main street hair salon in Grey Eagle owned and operated by Jill Kurowski. She purchased and opened her business in November of 2007 at 115 State Street East after working for the previous owner for a year. “I have a full service salon and also offer tanning, waxing, manicures, pedicures and acrylic nails,” said Kurowski, who completed … [Read more...] about Grey Eagle’s Style ‘N Go: By Robert Kutter

The Upsala School staff is proud to honor Anne Vos as the Senior High September Student of the Month. Anne is the sophomore daughter of Patty and David Vos. Anne has been active in various school activities, including volleyball, drama, band, and choir. Anne’s band and choir teacher, Mrs. Cheney, said “Anne is a joy to have in class. She works hard and enjoys herself. Her … [Read more...] about Upsala September 2012 Senior Hight Student of the Month