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Community Builders, September 27, 2012

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Mission Statement: Area Businesses coming together to support growth and community involvement while maintaining a safe secure environment. Present: Mark Larson (GE/Burtrum Lions), Dennis & Diane Kramer (Eagle’s Crossing), Theresa Pansch (Village Café), Shelly Primus (CMCU), & Jill Kurowski (Style N Go) Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Cafe. Treasurer’s … [Read more...] about Community Builders, September 27, 2012

Gruber pledged 10 months to National Service

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Kateri Gruber of Melrose, Minnesota, is one of 160 men and women who pledged to perform 10 months of national service as part of the Atlantic Region’s Class XVIII of the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), an AmeriCorps program. As a Corps Member, Gruber has spent nearly 10 months getting things done for America to strengthen communities and develop her leadership … [Read more...] about Gruber pledged 10 months to National Service

Swanville Junior High Student of the Month, Rachel Evans

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Swanville Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce Rachel Evans as the September Student of the Month for 7 - 9th grades. Rachel is a ninth grade student. She is the daughter of Paul and Carol Evans. Rachel stays very active both in and out of school. Her hobbies include playing volleyball, babysitting, four-wheeling and being with friends. Rachel has been in … [Read more...] about Swanville Junior High Student of the Month, Rachel Evans

Upsala Fourth Grade

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Mrs. Marschel’s Fourth Grade Classroom has been working hard learning about the layers of the earth and rocks. For one project, each student had to participate and experiment with different ways on how to find the properties of his or her rock. Students found the streak of their rock, measured the length of their rock, found it’s reactivity, hardness, density, and luster. … [Read more...] about Upsala Fourth Grade

Edward J. “Ed” Frieler, age 94 of Melrose

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Edward J. “Ed” Frieler, age 94 of Melrose, died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 13 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Ken Thielman officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10:30 … [Read more...] about Edward J. “Ed” Frieler, age 94 of Melrose