Local Interest

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

By Robert Kutter Bob Pallansch, owner of the Double R Bar and Grill in Grey Eagle, is a life-long resident of the community. He opened the family owned business 30 years ago in 1982, and over the years has expanded both the space and the food service. His business partners are his wife, Norie, and his son Bob II. The business is located at 117 State Street in Grey Eagle, … [Read more...] about Community Builders Spotlight Business – Double R

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Jim Fuchs Trucking, Inc. (Melrose, MN) was recently presented a PLATINUM Award by Duane Nawrocki of Great River Insurance (Mankato, MN) as a part of the 2011 National Safety Awards Program. The National Safety Awards Program recognizes carriers with awards based on their year-end preventable accident results. This past year, the program drew over 625 participants from across … [Read more...] about Jim Fuchs Trucking, Inc. receives Platinum Fleet Safety Award