Category Archives: Community News
Christoffels Retires From Chandler Fire Department
Pictured: Chandler Fire Chief Kyle Vos (left) presents Doran Christoffels (right) with an appreciation gift for his years of service. Doran Christoffels has retired from the Chandler Fire Department. He was presented with a special gift from the department at
Are You Prepared For Severe Weather?
Next week, April 12-16, is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. With peak season for tornadoes in our area coming in May and June, now is the time to prepare yourself for the possibility of severe weather. The National Weather
SCHOOL NEWS from SWC High School
Class researches genetic disorders As a part of a unit on heredity, Southwest Christian biology students researched genetic disorders. The class discussed the value of each and every life whether a person is “normal” or has a genetic abnormality. Every
County Road 9 To Be Worked On This Year
By Jill Fennema – Last week Tuesday, Pipestone County held its annual road and bridge hearing. This is an annual meeting where the highway department reviews what the county and state construction plans are for the next five years and
DOUBLE TAKE – Life In Pairs
By Jill Fennema – In the United States, the birth rate for twins has risen significantly for the past 40 years. In 1980, the average rate for having twins was 18.9 per 1,000 live births. In 2018, that number had
Blood Donation Remains Vital
(March 8, 2021) — A year ago, many things in the world paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the need for blood never stopped. Today blood donations are just as essential, and the American Red Cross urges individuals who
FFA News
FFA meats team places in Region 6 The Edgerton FFA meats team placed 1st in Region 6 FFA last week. The team is composed of Carter Kracht who placed 4th overall, Chloe Kracht who placed 10th overall, Braelyn Kracht who placed
SCHOOL NEWS from Edgerton Public 6th-8th Grade
EPS 7th and 8th Grade Band The Edgerton Public School 7th and 8th grade band took advantage of the nice weather to practice marching. They will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Luverne on March 17 at
Minnesota’s First State Trail
There are over 600 miles of paved trail in the State of Minnesota. That’s great news for people who love to hit the trail. However, only 15 miles of those trails are located in southwest Minnesota. The Casey Jones Trail
SCHOOL NEWS from SWC Grades 6-8
When we learned about the skeletal system we got to look at some cow bones. It was fun and educational! We got to see the different joints and parts of the bones. We also got to see the different
