Catching up with Phyllis Hummel in Lester Prairie LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – Lester Prairie resident Phyllis Hummel has been keeping busy in the year since she released her first CD, and she is planning a party to celebrate the release her second CD this month.
McLeod Co. looks at turnback project for Winsted WINSTED, MN – McLeod County could soon offer the City of Winsted a deal that would be difficult to turn down, the city council learned at its regular meeting Tuesday.
Crow river reaches major flood stage near Mayer CARVER, McLEOD COUNTIES, MN – The South Fork of the Crow River at Highway 7 near Mayer reached a level of 16.52 feet Friday morning, an increase of 0.32 feet in 15 hours. Flood stage at that point is 11 feet.
Meeker County receives FEMA grant for 800 MHz radio project DASSEL, MN –During Tuesday’s Meeker County Board meeting, it was announced that Dassel’s Fire and Rescue would likely receive $53,874 toward its radio equipment for the ARMER project.
Delano remembers the 1965 'flood of the century' DELANO, MN – This spring marks the 45th anniversary of the 1965 flooding in Delano, and with this year’s high water, local residents have been ‘flooded’ with memories of floating picnic tables, helicopter rescues, and chicken dinners brought by boat. An April 15, 1965, article in The Delano Eagle, called it Delano’s “most severe flood in history,” with the Crow River cresting at 18.4 feet, an all-time record high. The damage to homes, businesses, and the surrounding landscape was extensive, at a cost of more than $1 million.
Premium tobacco shop opens in Delano DELANO, WAVERLY, MN – The start of Fallah Tobacco, Inc. in Delano is a “pipe dream” come true for owner Naseer Mohammed of Waverly. “As my wife put it, I’d be in heaven if I could have my own little tobacco shop,” Mohammed said. The shop opened March 10, and it’s located on Highway 12 in the same building as True Value Hardware.
Delano BBQ team smokes its competition DELANO, MN – From juicy ribs to sizzling steaks, Ted Moonen, Jeff Vanderlinde, and Derek Schansberg can battle with the best when it comes to barbecuing. The Delano team, Shiggin & Grinnin, smoked the competition at the state barbeque championship in Marshall, receiving first place overall.
