Winsted Farmers Market starts Saturday, June 8
WINSTED, MN – Just in time for Winstock, the first ever Winsted Farmers Market will take place Saturday, June 8 from 7 a.m. to noon. “The goal is to get people downtown,” said Winsted Area Chamber of Commerce Member Glenn Weibel. Look for the story in the Monday, May 27 edition of the Herald Journal.
Lester Prairie man had a ‘lucky’ spot in WWII
WINSTED, MN – Going to war is never ideal, but Lester Prairie’s Don Splettstazer, 91, considers himself fortunate. “I really lucked out,” he said, recalling his time in World War II. Look for the story in the Monday, May 27 edition of the Herald Journal.
Hundreds of cormorants, pelicans on Howard Lake
HOWARD LAKE, MN – Hundreds of pelicans and cormorants were on Howard Lake Tuesday afternoon. The Cormorant Impact Committee from the Lake Washington Improvement Association is planning to meet with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources soon to try to come to an agreement regarding the increase in pelican and cormorant populations at Pigeon Lake near Dassel. Many area sportsmen and lake associations are concerned that the increase in cormorants and pelicans foraging on lakes is harming the fish population.
It won’t be long now . . .
WAVERLY, MN – Waverly maintenance supervisor Jim Woitalla said he hopes the new playground at Legion Memorial Park near Waverly Lake will be completed by Memorial Day. Footings were installed recently, and the playground area was elevated due to the high lake level.
Winsted Chamber discusses ‘affordable’ healthcare act
WINSTED, MN – How will the federal government’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) impact the local workforce? At Thursday’s Winsted Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, Jennifer Sherman-Stratton of Flagship Insurance Services provided an overview of changes expected to take effect Jan. 1, 2014. Look for the story in the Monday, May 20 edition of the Herald Journal.
News & Items of Interest
First Community Bank closed May 25, May 27In observance of Memorial Day, First Community Bank, Lester Prairie/Silver Lake will...
Community theatre auditions May 28 and 30Auditions for “Fiddler on the Roof” will be Tuesday, May 28 and Thursday, May...
Two Winsted basements destroyed by neighbors’ improper sewer usageWINSTED, MN – In April, Winsted resident Rose Heimerl discovered a sewer backup...
HL man killed in head-on crashHOWARD LAKE, MN – Keith R. Hardel, 66, of Howard Lake died in a fatal crash on...
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Cut waste, find reforms before asking for moreFrom: Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen, District 18B This session, Governor Dayton and Democrats in the...
A waste of McLeod Co. taxpayer moneyFrom: Gary Ballard, Glencoe I attended a McLeod County budget meeting this past Tuesday. ...
Blood drive was a huge successFrom: Helen Yager Winsted I appreciate everyone who made the April 2 Red Cross blood drive...
Winning and losing are part of lifeFrom: Keith Lemke Buffalo I was a resident of Howard Lake for most of my life; I built a home...
Royal Food Fight needs donationsFrom: Lester Prairie Ambassadors, Hannah Leverich, Ashley Maesse, and Kathryn DeBruyckere The...
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First Community Bank closed May 25, May 27In observance of Memorial Day, First Community Bank, Lester Prairie/Silver Lake will...
Community theatre auditions May 28 and 30Auditions for “Fiddler on the Roof” will be Tuesday, May 28 and Thursday, May...
Lions cookout Wed. and Thurs.Winsted Lions will be grilling hot dogs and brats in the parking lot of Glenn’s...
HL City Council to consider quotes for lighting at Memorial ParkHOWARD LAKE, MN – Howard Lake City Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Howard...
Community theatre auditions May 28 and 30Auditions for “Fiddler on the Roof” will be Tuesday, May 28 and Thursday, May...
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Sports schedule for Thursday, May 23Softball: Section 2A – Springfield at LP/HT (Winsted); 5 p.m. CRVL: Winsted at...
Sports schedule for Wednesday, May 13Baseball: W-M at HLWW; 4 p.m. Boys Golf: HLWW, W-M at Dassel-Cokato Invite (Albion...
Bulldog Breakfast Club basketball signupsThe Bulldog Breakfast Club is for boys and girls basketball players entering seventh...
Sports schedule for Tuesday, May 21Baseball: HLWW at Holdingford (DH); 4 p.m. Baseball: LP/HT at Heritage Christian;...
Sports schedule for Monday, May 20Baseball: LP/HT at Buffalo Lake-Hector; 4:30 p.m. Softball: Section 5AA – HLWW...
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Holy Trinity High School May 22 announcementsWINSTED, MN – The Wednesday, May 22 announcements for Holy Trinity High School are as follows: Read More →
LP school bulletin Tuesday, May 21LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin May 21, 2013 Menu: Hamburger or Turkey...
Holy Trinity High School May 21 announcementsWINSTED, MN – The Tuesday, May 21 announcements for Holy Trinity High School are as follows: Read More →
LP School Board to discuss fire marshal reportLESTER PRAIRIE, MN – A fire marshal report update is among the items on the agenda for tonight’s...
Lester Prairie school bulletin Monday, May 20LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie School Bulletin May 20, 2013 Menu: Dunkers or Hot Dog,...
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