Category Archives: Community News
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
Fey Financial Group Grows
Pictured: Orey Fey, Randy Fey, and Kyle Fey are financial advisors in Edgerton. Story by Jill Fennema – Last week, the business formerly known as Waddell & Reed had a new sign installed on their business. The new sign displayed
A Treat for Residents
On Saturday, Oct. 30, children in costumes gathered for a parade around Edgebrook Care Center. They received treats from Assisted Living residents and Edgebrook staff. After that, they were invited downtown for a “trunk or treat” event on Main Street
School News from Little Dutchmen Preschool
3’s Preschool Mrs. Zwart’s 3’s preschool class has been working on colors and adjusting to all the new experiences that starting school brings! Right now our very favorite activity is our “color hunts.” On our color hunts we venture around
Lending a Helping Hand for Harvest
Last week Monday, a beautiful day for harvesting, was also a beautiful day to be a good neighbor. Several neighbors and friends of Elmer Pietz helped him harvest the last of his corn. Elmer’s wife, Georgia, passed away from cancer
New Auditor/Treasurer Chosen
By Jill Fennema – Pipestone County has appointed a new auditor/treasurer. At last week’s county board meeting, the board approved hiring Amanda Barson Sandy. Sandy is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She worked for the Meulebroeck and Taubert Accounting firm
