Category Archives: Community News
De Boer Chevrolet Celebrating 75 Years
Pictured: John De Boer became an official Chevrolet dealer on Nov. 1, 1947. On Wednesday, August 17, the community is invited to help De Boer Chevrolet celebrate 75 years of small-town sales and service. There will be refreshments and live
Horsemanship Comes to Edgerton with Diamond H Acres
Hulsteins work to fill a need in the area Last March, 16 acres of land northwest of Edgerton was sold at auction. The land had been owned by Herm and Jan Bos and was used for horses – there were
Author Visits Local Library
Pictured: Children listen attentively while author Daniel Bernstrom reads a book to them. Daniel R. Bernstrom, critically acclaimed author of six picture books, including the Minnesota Book Award-winning Big Papa and the Time Machine, was at the Edgerton Public Library
Tschetter Interns With Atlanta Falcons Maintaining Field
As a kid growing up in Edgerton, Minn., Jesse Tschetter mowed lawns. After graduating, he was accepted into Southeast Technical College’s Sports Turf Management program. “What really made this program stand out was the many different career path opportunities it
Highways and Healthcare
Five Year Plan Includes Local Road Repair By Jill Fennema – Last week’s meeting of the Pipestone County Board of Directors was taken up mostly by discussion and information on highways, roads, and bridges. One non-highway item that could have
City Finances In Good Shape
By Jill Fennema – Last week’s city council meeting centered on finances. Muelebroeck and Taubert and Company accounting firm gave the annual audit. They gave the city a good report. According to Dave Fredrickson, the city is sitting good on
Former History Teacher Talks at Library
By Jill Fennema – Last week Wednesday afternoon was a trip down memory lane for several graduates of Southwest Christian High School, myself included. Professor Robert Schoone-Jongen, a former history teacher from SWCH, gave a presentation at the Edgerton Public
Wolbrink to Demonstrate Shoemaking at Festival
By Jill Fennnema – The 72nd Annual Dutch Festival is only a few days away! There are activities planned for all age groups. One unique event this year will be demonstrations by a former Edgerton native, Adrian Wolbrink. Adrian, a
Holdin’ Out For Heroes!
72nd Annual Dutch Festival is next week Where has summer gone? The weeks are flying by and it’s already time for the 72nd annual Edgerton Dutch Festival. This year’s event kicks off on Thursday evening with food trucks, inflatables, dance,
County Board Meets New DNR Regional Director
Pictured: A storm rolls in over a calcareous fen nestled along the hillside at Burke Wildlife Management Area. It is located about a mile west of County Road 18 in the wildlife refuge four miles south of Woodstock. (photo from
