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Weather Moves Concert Indoors

Edgerton received about a half inch of much-needed rain last week Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately that rain hampered the plans for an outdoor Christian music concert that was hosted by KD Radio. Sidewalk Prophets performed at the Southwest Christian Elementary

Vis Served As a Clerk For The US Marine Corp

Jim Vis, a son of Pete and Alice Vis of Chandler, was drafted into the USMC after college. Jim Vis is a retired school teacher. This is his story of his service during the Vietnam War in his own words.

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