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Progress, Inc. – Providing Training and Work Experience for 20 Years
In 1991 Progress, Inc., opened its doors in Pipestone. Their mission statement, which is on the back of their business cards, states, “Progress remains dedicated to promoting the independence of people with a variety of needs and challenges – offering
Kooiman Was Stationed On A Nuclear Sub During The Cold War
Don Kooiman was the third son born to Bernard and Henrietta Kooiman of Chandler. His family moved to Chandler when he was in kindergarten. He was in the first kindergarten class at Chandler Christian School. Don’s older brother Dennis was
Welgraven Was Stationed in Japan When 2011 Tsunami Hit
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude (Mw) 9.1 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Honshu on the Japan Trench. A tsunami that was generated by the earthquake arrived at the coast within 30 minutes, overtopping seawalls and disabling three
Another Dutch In The Books
The 72nd annual Dutch Festival was well attended by folks from far and near. Many people came back to their roots to visit family and celebrate the Dutch. There were many familiar faces on the parade route, but many visitors
Edgerton Windmill is 40 Years Old
The Edgerton windmill, located on the northeast corner of the Edgerton City Park, is 40 years old this July. The windmill was built by Willus Vander Woude and Rich Muyskens. The Edgerton City Council gave their permission to the Edgerton
Clean Energy?
If you drive from Lake Wilson through the country towards the hills of Chandler and west to Edgerton, you will see a large wind tower re-powering project taking place. Allete Clean Energy Company is in the process of re-powering and
Lubben Spent Time in Japan and Poland
Pictured: Chad Lubben in front of the Lobo – the base mascot – before his flight in an F16 fighter jet. (Submitted photo) Chad Lubben is one of the youngest veterans we have featured in this series of articles on
Schelhaas Was a Wireman on The Front Lines of Korean War
By Jill Fennema – Lloyd Schelhaas was born to Hannah and Bert Schelhaas of Edgerton on December 24, 1930. His father passed away when Lloyd was four years old. His mother later remarried Harm Eckoff. In February of 1952, the
Newalta Dairy: Vander Wal’s Dairy Has Grown Along With Their Family
For the past 17 years, Newalta Dairy has been one of the largest dairies in Pipestone County. It is owned by the John and Berlinda Vander Wal family. The operation has two locations – one at 1125 71st St., west
Huisken Saw The World As A Navy Electrician
Jim Huisken, one of the nine children of Bill and Jessie Huisken, served in the navy inactive reserves from September 1966 to February 1967. He was in active duty from February 1, 1967, to December 1, 1970. Here is his
