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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

Burtrum City: March 5, 2012

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The meeting of the Burtrum City Council was called to order on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 7 p.m. by Mayor Allen. All members answered roll call except Jenny Ahrendt. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved on a motion by Anna Payne and seconded by Clara Taft. Upon vote motion carried. Finance report was read and accepted on a motion by Ron Strassburg and seconded … [Read more...] about Burtrum City: March 5, 2012

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

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I’ve received several inquiries about a bill I’m sponsoring that pertains to Minnesota moving to a 20 percent blend of ethanol and gasoline. Although that remains a goal for our state, we can’t increase our ethanol blend without the approval of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Currently, most gasoline sold in Minnesota contains a 10 percent blend of the renewable … [Read more...] about Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson