Category Archives: Community News
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
Chamber Events Cancelled
Shopkeepers say: please shop locally The board of the Chamber of Commerce held a virtual meeting a couple of weeks ago and made the decision that most of the plans that they had made for the holidays will be cancelled
New Mobile Welder Has Many Family Connections
California kid is ready to work in SW MN Pictured: Coleton Hilarides in his shop near Trosky. He operates a mobile welding unit in the area. He is married to Jennifer (Schmidt) and they live near Chandler. Story by Jill
SCHOOL NEWS from SWC Elementary Grades 6-8
Pictured: Half of the 8th grade class is putting on a political display in the gym where the voting occurred. Election of 1920 in 2020 Southwest Christian Elementary School’s 8th graders took part in a mock election. This election took
Students Honor Veterans With Song and Signs
Last week Wednesday was Veteran’s Day, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions, there were no local events held. However, students at Southwest MN Christian High School tried to honor veterans with songs and signs. That morning, a group
Co-Op Variance Approved; Election Certified
By Jill Fennema – At last week’s city council meeting, a variance was approved for the Chandler Co-op to build three new fertilizer tanks on their property in Edgerton. The Chandler Co-op agronomy center is located on Klindt Street and
