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State-ranked Cougars face challenges with experience

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:46am

Entering his 25th season, Mabel-Canton head volleyball coach Lonnie Morken returns 10 of 13 letter winners from last year's 28-6 team that won a 20th consecutive conference championship and reached the sub-section finals for a sixth-straight season. Morken said the Cougars will have some challenges to overcome in their effort to grab a 21st straight Southeast Conference crown.

Opener tonight

Grid scrimmages Saturday for Burros, Cougars

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:43am

The football players at Lanesboro and Mabel-Canton anticipate taking on someone other than their teammates at the annual nine-man football multi-team scrimmages at Grand Meadow this Saturday, Aug. 25.

The action begins at 9 a.m. with the Burros slated to face Grand Meadow, Mankato Loyola and Houston.

The Cougar scrimmage schedule includes Randolph, Houston and Grand Meadow.

Season openers Aug. 31

Golden Happenings seniors learn basics of lefse making

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:40am

Support local control, attend hearing Thursday

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:37am

To the editor:

Beulah Vongroven, 93, of Mabel

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:35am

Beulah Lavonne Vongroven, 93, of Mabel, formerly of Canton, died on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel.

She was born on July 2, 1925, to Oscar and Inga (Storlie) Treangen in Houston County.

She was baptized and confirmed at the Riceford Lutheran Church.

She attended the Kelly School in the Riceford area where she also worked as a hired hand for people. 

On Dec. 30, 1948, she married Silas Vongroven at the Waterloo Ridge Lutheran parsonage.

Highway 52 paving project completed between Preston and Harmony

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:33am

Resurfacing of Highway 52 between Preston and Harmony in Fillmore County has been completed, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

The $1.8 million dollar project that was completed by Dunn Blacktop Company repaved all lanes of Highway 52 from Highway 16 south of Preston to Fillmore County Road 22 north of Harmony. Crews also added centerline sinusoidal rumble strips (mumble strips), repaired the shoulders and installed new guardrail.

Lanesboro School Board prepares for upcoming school year

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:32am

With the upcoming school year right around the corner, the Lanesboro School Board met on Thursday, Aug. 16, preparing for it.

Several personnel items were addressed, beginning with the resignation of Pam Dietrich as a day care aide. Another resignation the board approved was from Mitchell Walbridge in Title I services. The school will be looking for a replacement for his position. Additionally, Katrina Schuneman submitted her resignation, but the board tabled its approval until a new instructor is hired.

Candidates file for November ballots of area cities, schools

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:31am

Filing has closed for positions in local cities and school boards with many incumbents and some new people filing for office.

Voters in all area cities will have just one name to choose for mayor, but decisions for council will be more mixed as some cities have contests while others have a lack of candidates on the ballot after filing for local office closed Tuesday, Aug. 14.

Reg Rhodes, 47, formerly of Harmony

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:09am

Reg Rhodes, 47, of Grand Lake, Colo., died at home unexpectedly on Sunday, July 29, after a courageous struggle with debilitating, chronic, clinical depression.

He was born on March 27, 1971, to his parents Jon and Carol Rhodes of Harmony.

He graduated from Harmony High School in 1989

He joined the Army National Guard for six years of service.

He then attended Winona Technical College for a two-year degree in marine and outdoor power equipment technology. He continued his education with workshops to achieve the title of master mechanic.

Alexander Puent, 28, son of Fountain man

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:08am

Alexander Patrick Puent, 28, of Rochester, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.

He was born on March 25, 1990, in La Crosse, Wis., to Tim Puent and Lisa (Burritt) Adams.

He grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 2008.

He most recently was employed as a production team member at Savers in Rochester.