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Lester Prairie’s new, louder warning siren will enhance natural disaster readiness

FOR SUBSCRIBERS: Residents of Lester Prairie are in better hands than ever before when it comes to being prepared for tornadoes and other natural disasters, thanks to the recent installation of a new warning siren that will be significantly louder than the one it replaced. The new siren is a Federal 2001-130, a model that is used by cities across […]

Second degree murder and child endangerment charges filed against Dassel Township resident Bryan W. Demarais

FOR SUBSCRIBERS:  Formal charges were filed against Bryan William Demarais, who made his first appearance in District Court before Hon. Stephanie Beckman Jan. 2, 2024. Count I, Murder in the Second Degree, alleges that on or around Dec. 28, 2023, the defendant caused the death of his spouse, Kayla DeMarais. The maximum sentence for this offense is 40 years imprisonment. […]

‘A Sailor’s Letters Home:’ around 900 letters written by Allen Westerberg while in the Navy

FOR SUBSCRIBERS:  In 1999, Joe Westerberg was talking with his dad, Allen, about the approaching Pearl Harbor Day, and somehow, they started talking about letters from the war. Joe was astonished when his dad turned to him and said, “Well, you know, I have all of mine, right?” Subscribers have full access to this article and more by clicking here. Subscriptions […]

Delano dad’s Dec. birthday turns into family celebration

Luke Tichy of Delano received one of the best birthday presents a father could wish for when his son was born two weeks ago. His wife, Stephanie, gave birth Dec. 14 to their youngest son, Donovan, at North Memorial Health – Maple Grove Hospital. That has been a special date for the Tichy family since 2021. Stephanie gave birth to […]

Delano American Legion serves up holiday cheer

The Delano American Legion opened at noon on a rainy Christmas Day, welcoming anyone looking for dinner or a little company with a warm, friendly place to spend the holiday. This was the second year the local branch of the veterans organization served Christmas dinner, Club Manager Veronica Fasching said. The Legion served about 45 people last Christmas. It was […]

William Staunton takes reins at Delano Fire Department

William Staunton took command of the Delano Fire Department two weeks ago following the retirement of longtime fire chief Bob Van Lith. Staunton, the former assistant fire chief, said his first week on the job was uneventful. He’s settling into the position and looks forward to establishing a routine that works for him after the holiday season. See the full […]


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