Category Archives: Community News

City council raises levy 30 percent

By Jill Fennema – The Edgerton City Council met on Wednesday, Dec. 9, to set the levy amount for 2021. In September, the council had set a preliminary levy increase of 42 percent, as they looked forward at a $7

County Audit Approved

By Jill Fennema – At last week’s county board meeting, County Administrator Steve Ewing reported that the City of Pipestone had voted on whether to cost share with the county on the engineering study for the Pipestone County Judicial Ditch. 

Omar Gets His Citizenship

Pictured: Omar Kazem with his son Ali. Omar became a U.S. citizen in October. By Jill Fennema – Omar Kazem and his family have been living in Edgerton since 2013. In July 2017, his wife, Hamda, and children became citizens

SCHOOL NEWS from Southwest Minn. Christian High School

Pictured: The Spanish classes show their “Spanish Country” Pumpkin Project. Ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo. ( Levítico 19:18) – Love your neighbor as yourself. Leviticus 19:18 “Spanish Country” Pumpkin Project Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 students worked

SCHOOL NEWS from EPS Grades 6-8

Making math digital Sixth graders have been able to review their math topics such as expressions and equations whether at home or in school with digital review games. Websites like quizizz and quizlet live let students work individually or in

K&R Firearms Has A New Location

By Jill Fennema – K & R Firearms has opened in a new location. Ron and Kim Menning recently opened their gun shop in the Industrial Park on the north side of Edgerton, across the street from Second Nature Taxidermy.

SCHOOL NEWS This Week From EPS Grades 3-5

  Enjoy the pictures below from EPS Elementary before Thanksgiving:   Happy Thanksgiving from the 4th Grade!!!!   Mrs. Post’s and Mr. Wieck’s 4th Grade Classes

Pipestone Seniors Looking For New Location, Funding

Pictured: The Pipestone Senior Center was located in this historic building, the Carnegie Library, until it became structurally unsound. (photo and article by Jill Fennema) Members of the newly elected board of directors for the Pipestone Senior Center requested additional

Know The Rules Before You Hunt

Deer hunting season is an integral part of rural life, and here in Southwest MN, it’s a sacred tradition that families have participated in for many years. But those who have passed on this tradition from one generation to the

SCHOOL NEWS from Free Christian Upper Room

Pictured: The students, teachers, and some family members at opening exercises, which were held at the Protestant Reformed Church. Who knew what to expect when we began this year? Only our heavenly Father who holds all things in His hands