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DNR offers tips to protect homes from wildfires

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Spring is here and so too is the threat of wildfires. Because of that, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging homeowners throughout the state to take steps now to lower fire risk and ensure a rapid fire response. Home and cabin owners should review their property to make sure firefighters are able to find it and have access to it. Homeowners often … [Read more...] about DNR offers tips to protect homes from wildfires

Delores E. Frieler, 84, New Munich

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Delores E. Frieler, age 84 of New Munich, died peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating and Deacon Rick Scherping concelebrating.  Interment will be in the … [Read more...] about Delores E. Frieler, 84, New Munich

Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month for March 2012

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Swanville Junior High School is proud to announce Connor Poland as the March Student of the Month for 7-9th grades. Connor is a ninth grade student. He is the son of Tim and Jennifer Poland. He has participated in plays since seventh grade, was in Marching Band in seventh and eighth grade, drum line in seventh and eighth grade. Connor was in Speech last year and is currently … [Read more...] about Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month for March 2012