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
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The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 visited the Melrose Area Historical Museum on Monday, May 7th
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 visited the Melrose Area Historical Museum on Monday, May 7th. Roger Paschke took the Scouts and their parents through the museum, stopping at several special spots such as the Charles Lindberg display. The Scouts favorite displays included the old toys, the war room, and the Boy Scout display. Photo submitted by Steve Borgerding. … [Read more...] about The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 visited the Melrose Area Historical Museum on Monday, May 7th
More than 140 Century Farms to be honored
The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 144 Minnesota farms as 2012 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. Century Farm families receive a commemorative sign, as well as a certificate signed by the State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Dayton. Since … [Read more...] about More than 140 Century Farms to be honored
Swanville City
Swanville City April 3, 2012 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Senior Center on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m.with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Jim Molitor, Jim Piekarski, AJ Johnson, and Tim Grittner. Also present: Trisha Holig, Brian Allen, Mark Hallen, Reporter Liz Verley and Brain … [Read more...] about Swanville City
Sally A. Klemmer, 95, St. Cloud, MN
Sally A. Klemmer, age 95 of St. Cloud, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the St. Benedict’s Senior Community Nursing Home in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 11 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Michael Naughton, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the mass at … [Read more...] about Sally A. Klemmer, 95, St. Cloud, MN