Montrose Ducks Unlimited to host first fundraiser Dec. 4

The newly formed Montrose Ducks Unlimited chapter will host its first annual fundraising event Thursday, Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Montrose Community Center, located at 200 Center Avenue South in Montrose.

Every 10 minutes, an acre of wetlands is lost in the United States. In Minnesota, 80 percent of the wetlands have been lost. Read more

Winsted Baking Exchange is success

The Winsted Community Baking Exchange hosted its eighth annual event  Nov. 16. All of the participants met in the community room downstairs of  Distinctive Dental Services in Winsted. The room was filled with five generations of excited bakers.The main goals of the exchange are to meet new friends, from Winsted and the surrounding communities; learn about new recipes; save money buying ingredients; make baking easier and more convenient for the holidays; and to give the donated money to help others in time of need or less
fortunate. The event revolves around no expense, as everything is donated – prizes, refreshments, etc. – by Pam Fiecke.  This year, half of the money generated from this year’s event will go to
the Winsted Festival Parade. Pam Fiecke, organizer of the event, spoke on behalf of the Festival
Parade, as she and her husband are Festival Parade Committee members.

“The money generated will go for the fireworks. Everyone loves our display of fireworks. The money will help with the expense,” said Fiecke.  The other half of the money will go to the Rochester Children’s Hospital. Matt and Scott Conklin of Glencoe do a bike run every year to generate money. They brought many pictures displaying their passion of work and helping those in need. Matt spoke on behalf of this project. They have also been interviewed on TV in the past for their involvement.  Hearts were touched by their needy challenge, and there was money put into their fundraiser container.  Scott was the judge over all the baked goods. He received a plate of his favorite goodies, and the baker received a prize.   All of the bakers in attendance at this year’s event are looking forward to attending next year’s baking exchange.

US Sen. Amy Klobuchar sets schedule for job tour

MINNEAPOLIS – To help push for more economic recovery action from Washington, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will spend much of next week on a Main Street Jobs Tour throughout Minnesota, focusing on opportunities for job creation with infrastructure and renewable energy projects, Read more

Roadsides for wildlife kickoff event set for Dec. 4

Roadsides and wildlife will be the featured topics at a public meeting at the Mn/DOT office in Marshall on Thursday, Dec. 4.

“When left undisturbed, roadsides hold tremendous potential for pheasants and numerous other wildlife species and important insects including pollinators,” said Carmelita Nelson, DNR Roadsides for Wildlife program coordinator. “In addition, they can provide important water quality and erosion control benefits. Unfortunately, roadsides are routinely mowed, sprayed and otherwise disturbed in ways that minimize those potential benefits.” Read more

Mystery Photo of the Week of Dec. 1

This mystery photo was taken by Cassie Houston in a public place somewhere in the surrounding communities.

Do you know what it is and where it was taken? If you know the answer e-mail Cassie Houston at houston7@broadband-mn.com. Winners will be entered into a monthly drawing for a free one-year subscription to the Herald Journal.

We’ll publish the correct answer – and the name of the person who first identifies the mystery photo – in next week’s HJ Blog.

The identity of the Mystery Photo in the Nov. 24 issue of the Herald Journal was identified by Shirley Vorlicek of Silver Lake as the “B” from the Bergie’s Pizza and Grill sign in Howard Lake.

Let the Christmas festivities begin!

Holiday open house, Winsted Floral Friday
Refreshments, drawings, and in-house specials will be part of the holiday open house activities at Winsted Floral Friday, Dec. 5.
Open house at Big Al’s Saturday
Big Al’s of Winsted (formerly Bailey’s) will host its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 6 with a pork chop feed from noon to 8 p.m., followed by music by Double Ds from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Open house at Security State Friday
Security State Bank, Howard Lake, will host its annual open house Friday, Dec. 5. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the coffee shop. Congratulate Steve Halverson for completing 25 years of service with the bank.
Open house at Flagship Friday
Flagship Bank Winsted will host its holiday open house Friday, Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Live music is planned from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Customers are encouraged to stop in for refreshments and gifts.

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