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The Knights of Columbus Council #14616 of Grey Eagle/Swanville recently installed new officers for the 2012-2013 Fraternal year. Elected were: Father Ron Dockendorf-Chaplain, Don Kerfeld-Grand Knight, Tom DeFrance-Deputy Grand Knight, Peter Rausch-Chancellor, Gordon Reecy-Treasurer, Gerald Thoma-Recorder, Ralph Wolbeck-Advocate, Izzy Schmiesing-Warden, James Feldewerd-Inside … [Read more...] about Knights of Columbus Council of Grey Eagle/Swanville installed new officers for 2012-2013 Fraternal year

The Albany Public Library is planning to close for one week in order to complete renovations. The last day the library will be open prior to the renovation is Saturday, Aug. 18. The library will be closed the following week and reopen on Monday, Aug. 27. Renovations at the library include painting and new carpets. The shelving system will be rearranged and new units added so … [Read more...] about Albany Library closing August 18, 2012 for renovation

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre and Upsala Community Education presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Walk-in registration will be held on August 13, 1-2:00 pm in the Upsala Area School Commons. Auditions start promptly 2:00 p.m. following registration. Up to 70 local young people are needed to play the roles of Buck, Luck, Yuck-Yuck, and the rest of the Groundlings; Titania, … [Read more...] about Upsala Community Education presents PFCT’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” – August 18, 2012

Freeport State Bank sponsored a picnic lunch. Photos by Lori Young. … [Read more...] about Freeport State Bank sponsored a picnic lunch – 2012

Steve and Annette Breth of St. Anthony along with Tim Jopp grew these monster Kohlrabi with the left one weighing 21 pounds and the other at 10 pounds. Photo by Jan Theisen. … [Read more...] about Steve and Annette Breth of St. Anthony along with Tim Jopp grew monster Kohlrabi