Category Archives: Community News

Chandler Has A New Restaurant

Chandler once again has a restaurant. Earlier this year, the Chandler Mexican Grill closed. Manny and Maya (Diaz) Garcia have purchased the business from Elizabeth Salazar-Campos. The new restaurant will be called Farmer’s Kitchen and Bar. However, for now, there

Fifth Grade “Thankful For” Drawings

We asked Edgerton 5th Graders to draw a picture for us of what they were thankful for. Carter Bleyenberg, 5th grade student at Southwest Minnesota Christian School, received first place for his drawing. Allyson Muder, Edgerton Public School, received second

School News – This week from Free Christian School Upper Room

Another year has begun in Free Christian School’s upper room. The student’s writings give you an idea of some beginning activities. Levi writes about life in the upper room from an eighth graders’ perspective. Casey and Jaron detail our science

Retires From John Deere

Last week Friday, Jerry Langstraat retired from C&B Implement in Edgerton. Jerry has been with the Edgerton John Deere dealership for 24 years. He, along with two others, puchased Brink Implement in 1997. He would own the company for about

SCHOOL NEWS from EPS 3-5

Fifth grade Fifth graders have been busy learning a lot this year! In math, we have been polishing up our knowledge in place value and multiplication facts. The photos show students reviewing these skills! In reading, we are almost through

Receive Recognition For Support Of Guardsman

At last week’s county board meeting, Pipestone County Sheriff Keith Vreeman and Chief Deputy Mike Hamann were recognized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). ESGR is an agency of the Department of Defense which seeks to foster

City Council Discusses Library Funding

By Jill Fennema – Last week’s Edgerton City Council meeting was a long affair, with budget discussion taking up most of the two and a half hours of talk. Dena Berghorst, the director of the Edgerton Public Library was at

Wishes Do Come True

Pictured: Riley with his dad Joey, sister Natalie, and mom Tara, standing by his Make-A-Wish Trailer. By: Sheila Crowley, Murray County News Staffwriter Nine year Riley Einck, son of Joey and Tara, is like most kids who look at items

SCHOOL NEWS from SWC Grades 3-5

3-5 Reading Fun The 3rd-5th grade students wore pajamas to school last week! They were celebrating reading. It was fun to see the students in onesies, fuzzy jammie pants, and comfy wear. The students snuggled up with a warm blanket

The Greenhouse is Complete

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, the Edgerton Public School hosted a Chamber Mixer where they invited members of the business community to come and see the greenhouse project that is nearly complete. Ag teacher and FFA advisor Nathan Thompson spearheaded the