HLWW FFA receives $10,000 from AgStar for greenhouse
HOWARD LAKE, WAVERLY, WINSTED, MN – A grant for $10,000 was presented to the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted agriculture department Thursday by AgStar Fund for Rural America, to be used toward construction of a new greenhouse. The $10,000 grant is a fair-sized portion toward the project, which is estimated to be about $98,700, including labor, electrical, water, propane, concrete, benches, and the building.
Thompson runs rough shod
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA – Katie Thompson, a Holy Trinity 2002 graduate, took part in the Tampa Bay Gasparilla Marathon Feb. 28, finishing overall 158th out of 2,090 runners. The weather in Tampa has been the coldest in about 30 years, according to Thompson, but the 58 degree weather was perfect for running. Thompson improved her time by four minutes from her run in the Boston Marathon last April. She even cut her time while recovering from a stress fracture in her foot, which she became aware of after running a Chicago marathon in October. Shown is Katie Thompson as she ...
Watertown Rod & Gun Club announces winners
WATERTOWN, MN – Winners were announced recently by the Watertown Gun Club during its annual banquet March 6. Check out the slide show below of some (not all) winners (please wait a moment while it renders): [tylr-slidr userID="" groupID=""]http://www.flickr.com/photos/33219916@N07/sets/72157623600023092/[/tylr-slidr]
Waverly royalty, candidates help out fish fry
WAVERLY, MN – The Waverly royalty and candidates helped the Waverly Lions at the annual Fish Fry recently. More than 725 people enjoyed the fish dinner at the Waverly Village Hall last month. Volunteer activities continued the same weekend when the group shoveled snow around fire hydrants in the City of Waverly. Many activities are planned for this group in the upcoming months. Here are a few: St. Pat’s Parade in Maple Lake, Waverly Booster Easter egg hunt, Waverly-Montrose Craft & Community Fair in Railroad Park on Saturday, May 1, Memorial Day Services, Good Neighbor Days Parade, the 4th of July Parade ...
Winsted assessment policy public hearing Tuesday
WINSTED, MN – The city has done street and infrastructure projects in the past and has assessed properties, but hasn’t had a formal written policy in place. The purpose of the assessment policy is to provide a fair and equitable way to distribute the costs of the projects to property owners. The policy has been reviewed by the council and it’s looking for public comment, so a public information hearing has been set for the council meeting Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. To e-mail comments to Administrator Brent Mareck, click here. Bolton & Menk City Engineer ...
News & Items of Interest
Scott Newman is endorsed by Republicans in District 18COKATO, MN – In a tight fourway race for official endorsement, Scott Newman of...
Carver County issues March 13 flooding updateCARVER COUNTY, MN – Carver County issued an update Saturday morning that shows...
Vehicle rolls after hitting roundabout at Highway 7 and Highway 25 near MayerCARVER COUNTY, MN – The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a rollover crash at...
Lester Prairie City Council says no wage increases for city staffLESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Last December, the Lester Prairie City Council discussed wage...
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HL Expo Saturday, March 20The Howard Lake Expo is one of those events that, to me, signals spring is almost here. Saturday,...
Letter: We need more responsible governmentFrom: James Bobier Chair Senate Dist. 18 Republicans On March 13, the Republicans of Senate...
Letter: Snowmobile hater punishes the massesFrom: Thor Lund Cokato Dear snowmobile hater, we have never even met and yet you hate me and...
Letter: Doctors will take fewer Medicare claimsFrom: Joan Neururer Waverly As of March 1, Medicare reimbursements to doctors have decreased...
Letter: An insult to Democrats’ intelligenceFrom: John Norman Buffalo Listening to the arguments on both sides of the health care debate,...
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Steak and shrimp dinner SaturdayPrairie Archers will host a steak and shrimp dinner Saturday, March 13 at the Dodge...
HLWW Murder Mystery- Sun. March 7HLWW Murder Mystery, Murder in the House of Horrors will be Sunday, March 7, at 2...
Men’s Community Breakfast- Sat. March 6Men’s Community Breakfast All men in the community are invited to attend a gathering...
Childcare workshop set for Shaken Baby Syndrome/SIDSA childcare workshop, Shaken Baby Syndrome/SIDS is open to the public 6:30 to 8:30...
Volunteers sought at Howard Lake St. John’s LutheranJoin in a community sandwich making mission planned for 9 a.m. Thursday, March 4...
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Section 5AA boys basketball action tonight (Sat.)COKATO, MN – The Section 5AA, South Sub-section boys basketball semifinals will...
Royal girls headed to stateST. CLOUD, MN – The Watertown-Mayer Royals girls basketball team defeated Eden...
W-M girls look to punch ticket to state tonightST. CLOUD, MN – The Watertown-Mayer Royals girls basketball team is just one victory...
Boys basketball results from ThursdayIt was a good night for the area boys basketball teams in the playoffs Thursday night,...
BBB playoff games tonight (Thursday)Tonight (Thursday) is a busy night of boys basketball playoff action as Watertown-Mayer,...
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HLW guidance counselor Don Baumann passes awayHOWARD LAKE, WAVERLY, MN – Long-time guidance counselor Don Baumann, 71, died recently. He...
Lester Prairie High School Bulletin Friday, March 12LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin March 12, 2010 Menu: Macaroni & Cheese,...
Mayer Lutheran High School March 12 announcementsMAYER, MN – The Friday, March 12 announcements for Mayer Lutheran High School are as follows: Read More →
Holy Trinity High School daily announcements for March 11WINSTED, MN – Holy Trinity High School Daily Bulletin for Thursday, March 11, school day...
Lester Prairie High School bulletin Thursday, March 11LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin March 11, 2010 Menu: Chicken Patty on...
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