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Heritage Days celebration planned in Burtrum August 25-26, 2012

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Plans are in full swing as members of the Central Minnesota Heritage Club of Burtrum prepare for their annual “Heritage Days” celebration on August 25th and 26th. This event, which began in 2008, is held on the club grounds, ¼ mile northwest of Burtrum on County Road 13. Featured both days will be saw mills, threshing, flea market, gas engine displays, sawing contest, tractor … [Read more...] about Heritage Days celebration planned in Burtrum August 25-26, 2012

Knights of Columbus Council of Grey Eagle/Swanville installed new officers for 2012-2013 Fraternal year

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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

Albany Library closing August 18, 2012 for renovation

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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

Upsala Community Education presents PFCT’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” – August 18, 2012

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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