Local Interest

On May 15th the Long Prairie Grey Eagle Agriculture Department presented their Annual Agricultural Safety Day program to students at the LPGE Elementary and Middle School. 40 Agriculture students gave safety demonstrations and information on 15 different topics from hunting safety to large farm equipment displays. Elementary students learned about the dangers around the home … [Read more...] about Long Prairie Grey Eagle Agriculture Department presented Annual Agricultural Saftey Day to students at LPGE Elementary and Middle School

Swanville High School is pleased to announce its April Athletes of the Month. Molly Jordan, daughter of Becky and Virgil Dragert and Chuck Jordan, is the Softball Athlete of the Month; Travis Schneider, son of Toby and Karla Schneider, is the Baseball Athlete of the Month; Amanda Rieffer, daughter of Gail and Joel Rieffer, is the Girls’ Track Athlete of the Month, and Milo … [Read more...] about Swanville Schools Athletes of the Month – April 2012

… [Read more...] about Mound Lake Association conducted annual spring road cleanup

The staff at Upsala High School have selected Kyle Lange as Jr. High Student of the month. Kyle is the son of Darren and Tamara Lange. Kyle is an excellent student. Science teacher, Miss Anderson, states, “Kyle is an excellent role model in the classroom. He is always diligent in completing his work and applies himself to do it well. He also works well with others and … [Read more...] about Upsala Area Schools April 2012 Jr. High Student of the Month

On April 16th, 400 people attended a benefit for Nancy Pfeffer at the Swanville Lion’s Park building who is in treatment for colon cancer. The benefit included a spaghetti and meat ball dinner, live music, a silent auction, and a raffle. The event raised $34,900 which included $1000 in supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Becky Dawson, who was involved in … [Read more...] about 400 people attended a benefit for Nancy Pfeffeer at Swanville Lion’s Park – April 16th, 2012