|
Top Stories
|
 |
|
Community Pride projects accomplished
The Lacrosse Loyal Workers 4-H club chose to help the Heron Lake-Okabena Food Shelf as their Community Pride project this year.
MORE > |
|
|
142nd Annual Jackson County Fair Events
The annual Jackson County Fair is scheduled for another year.
MORE > |
|
Tom Krumbach and Mel Damm are managing the Okabena Municipal Liquor Store. |
Okabena Liquor Store has new managers
Engaged couple, Tom Krumbach and Mel Damm are the new managers of the Okabena Liquor Store.
MORE > |
|
|
Heron Lake Council holds July 7 meeting
The regular Heron Lake City Council meeting was held on July 7.
MORE > |
|
The Husky Hog Wash suffered damage as a result of Saturday night’s storm. Most of the roof was torn off the building, scattering debris throughout the yard. |
Storm damages Hog Wash
According to the National Weather Service website from Sioux Falls, wind estimated between 60 and 80 miles per hour were recorded on Saturday, July 16.
MORE > |
|
|
Willhite benefit set for August 1
Plans are falling into place for the upcoming benefit for Quintin Willhite. The Heron Lake Fire Department will have a pancake breakfast on Sunday, August 1, to benefit the family
MORE > |
|
|
3-vehicle accident causes injuries
The Heron Lake and Fulda Ambulance Services, Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a three-vehicle accident north of Heron Lake on Monday morning, July 19.
MORE > |
|
|
Ann Wendorff is anxious to get acquainted with the people of the SSC community. She will be the new superintendent. |
Wendorff hired as new SSC superintendent
Officially hired last Monday evening, July 5, the new Southwest Star Concept superintendent is Ann Wendorff. Her official duties will begin on August 1, but she will be transitioning in during July.
MORE > |
|
|
Evelyn and Dale Aden used buckets to transfer the young birds to the table where wildlife biologist Kelly Applegate banded them. |
Bird banding at the Aden home
On Saturday afternoon, Kelly Applegate, Wildlife Biologist with the Mille Las band of Ojibwa, visited Heron Lake.
MORE > |
|
|
|
Brewster Legion awards members
Membership awards were presented during Monday evening’s Brewster Legion meeting.
MORE > |
|
|
2010 Jackson County Fair Talent Contest
Talented people of ALL ages, and ALL genres, are needed to share their talents at the Jackson County Fair Talent Contest, Saturday July 31, 2010.
MORE > |
|
Blood Drive results
We had a fantastic turn-out for the recent a.m.
MORE > |
|
Highway 71 bridge replacement
The Highway 71 bridge, half mile south of Highway 60 junction, will be replaced causing traffic detours. The project is expected to last Monday, July 12 through Friday, October 1
MORE > |
|
Carrissa DeRuyter and Jeremy Janssen (back) are pictured above with the new intern at Commercial Bank of Minnesota, Alaina Cranston. |
Cranston interning at
Commercial Bank of Minnesota
A new face is seen at the Commercial Bank of Minnesota in Heron Lake. Alaina Cranston has been learning about the banking business since June 24.
MORE > |
|
|
At Santorini |
Exploring Italy and Greece
Experiencing other cultures, seeing historical archeological sites and recognizing science in action was part of the motivation for going to Italy and Greece this summer.
MORE > |
|
|
The Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water water tower, located near Rushmore, was raised. |
Water tower raised up
If you have traveled Highway 35 through Rushmore or I-90 by Rushmore chances are you have seen the water tower sitting on the ground just west of town waiting to be raised up.
MORE > |
|
|
Okabena June Council meeting
The regular Okabena City Council meeting was called to order on June 21, 2010, by Mayor Kevin Nelson.
MORE > |
|
The Petersen boys begin to color their water wheels during the craft portion of the carnival for the Heron Lake Library summer reading program. Sons of Chad and Erica, the boys were among many who took part in the carnival on Thursday. |
Carnival kicks off reading program
The Heron Lake Library kicked off their summer reading program on Thursday, June 24.
MORE > |
|
|
Weekend Activities
People from all over the state and country come to Okabena and Heron Lake, Minnesota to celebrate the 4th of July.
MORE > |
|
Plans continue for accident victim memorial marker event near Wilmont
Half-Century Tragedy Commemoration Committee plans events
The Wilmont Half-Century Tragedy Commemoration Committee continues to meet, finalizing plans for a day of remembrance.
MORE > |
|
Gwen Fleace (in hat) shows visitors from the Nobles County Integration Collaborative about the feed needed for horses. |
NCIC teaches kids all about horses
The Nobles County Integration Collaborative came to Spafford, just south of Okabena on Thursday, June 24.
MORE > |
|
