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WRIGHT, CARVER, McLEOD COUNTIES, MN – Do you like to know what’s happening in your community?

If you’re like most Americans, the answer is “yes.”

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Local city and township filings start July 31

McLEOD, CARVER, WRIGHT COUNTIES, MN – The filing period for people seeking a local city, school, or township office at the November election will not start until Tuesday, July 31.

Cities, schools, and townships in the Herald Journal coverage area are not affected by the Tuesday, Aug. 14 primary.

Therefore, those filing periods will start Tuesday, July 31 and end Tuesday, Aug. 14, with a withdrawal deadline of Thursday, Aug. 16.

Filings and withdrawals are due by 5 p.m.

The filing period for county commissioner seats in McLeod, Carver, and Wright counties began May 22, and will close Tuesday, June 5, with a withdrawal deadline of Thursday, June 7.

Funeral notice: Afra A. Roufs, 84, of Winsted

Afra Roufs, 84, of Winsted passed away May 21 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, May 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted. A combined CCW and St. Anne’s Society Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m., and parish prayers will take place at 7:30 p.m. Further visitation will take place Thursday, May 24 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thursday, May 24 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted. Interment in the Holy Trinity Cemetery.  Arrangements are with the Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted.

Don’t miss the peony farm tours in Howard Lake

HOWARD LAKE, MN – If you like natural beauty, you’ll love Swenson Gardens Peony Field Days.

The public is encouraged to stop by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. May 25, 26, and 28, as well as June 1 and 2.

“We have a number of new intersectional hybrids, with never seen before colors,” said Keith Swenson, who owns the farm with his wife, Becky.

Located at 10958 70th Street SW in Howard Lake, Swenson Gardens is the largest organic peony farm in the United States.

“We have more than 12,000 plants in Howard Lake – hundreds of thousands of blooms,” Keith said.

The Swensons have been growing peonies for about 15 years, and they are looking forward to sharing their passion with others.

“We are only open during these dates, so be sure and visit us,” Swenson noted.

Experts will be on-hand for all peony related questions, and peony cut flowers will be available for purchase. During the tour, gardeners are also welcome to order bare-root peonies for pickup or shipping in September.

“We don’t care if people buy peonies or not,” Keith said. “We just want them to enjoy the field.”

The Swensons love of peonies began as a hobby, and grew into a family business. Now, people from all over the country purchase their certified disease- and pest-free bare root beauties.

For more information, call (763) 350-2051 or go to www.swensongardens.com.

See the peonies
What: Swenson Gardens Peony Field Days
Where: 10958 70th St SW, Howard Lake, MN 55349
When: May 25, 26, and 28 and June 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who: Open to the public

Funeral notice: Rosilvia “Rosie” Redepenning, 88, of Norwood Young America

Rosilvia “Rosie” Clara Elsie Redepenning, 88, of Norwood Young America passed away May 19 at Emerald Crest Assisted Living in Victoria.

Visitation will take place Thursday, May 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America.

The funeral service will take place Thursday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America. Interment to follow in the Mau Cemetery, Norwood Young America. Please designate any memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America.

Early deadlines for Memorial Day

Early deadlines are in effect for the NEWSPAPER this week due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Ads and copy are due by noon Wednesday, May 23. The paper will be printed early and distributed on the weekend.

The NEWSPAPER office will be closed Friday, May 25 and Monday, May 28.

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