Daughter born to Schauers
Kevin and Kristen Schauer of Glencoe announce the birth of their daughter, Elsie Joy, on June 6, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital. Elsie weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 21-1/4 inches long....
View ArticleNew traffic warning signal installed
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is deploying Rural Intersection Conflict Warning Systems (RICWS) at rural intersections across the state, including on Highway 212 at Highway 22...
View ArticlePlanning commission OKs industrial park TIF
By Rich Glennie The Glencoe Planning and Industrial Commission, meeting Thursday in the west conference room of the Glencoe City Center, recommended approval of Tax Increment Financing (TIP) District...
View ArticleGSL to get $111,118 more in aid due to ‘unsession’
Business Manager Michelle Sander informed the Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board Monday, June 9, that the district will receive about $111,118 more in state aid funding. Sander constructed a summary of...
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Fun at the pool
Last Friday, June 13, the Bruce Maresh Aquatic Center in Silver Lake was swimming with kids and parents as they enjoyed a day in the sun at the pool. The pool opened Sunday, June 8, but rainy weather...
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Kindergarten grads
The last day of kindergarten on June 5 was a combination of giddy and sad as the Helen Baker Elementary youngsters celebrated graduating from kindergarten and advancing to first grade next school year....
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2 long-time ECFE teachers to retire
By Alyssa Schauer The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program at Glencoe-Silver Lake schools is losing two beloved teachers to retirement this summer: Director Jan Mackenthun and Mary Jo...
View ArticleStewart City Council approves Girl Scout butterfly garden request
The Stewart City Council gave permission to the Stewart-Brownton Girl Scouts to start a butterfly garden on city-owned property at its June 9 meeting. The garden will be located on Powers Street, just...
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New Auburn convenience store to re-open in very near future
Within the next two weeks, New Auburn will again have a full-service convenience store. The Brownton Co-op Ag Center bought the C-store in March, and currently has the pumps open for pay-at-the-pump...
View ArticleGlencoe Days cancelled
After torrential downpours Thursday morning caused major, widespread flooding throughout the community, including Oak Leaf Park, city officials and the Glencoe Days Committee announced the cancellation...
View ArticleStewartfest still a go
Despite the deluge that hit the area and forced the cancellation of Glencoe Days, Stewartfest in Stewart will continue this weekend, according to spokesperson Heather Peirce. The events begin on...
View ArticleRoad closures, restrictions updated
WILLMAR, Minn. – Flooded roads continue to pose a problem for highways in southwest Minnesota Friday morning. A list of state highways affected by water on the roadway in southwest Minnesota include:...
View ArticleSt. Cloud State University’s spring dean’s list
St. Cloud State University announced its spring semester dean’s list, and it included the following area students: from Brownton: Mark Zaske, undecided major; Glencoe: Taylor Breidenbach, early...
View ArticleGustavus Adolphus graduates announced
Several local students were among the June 1 graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter. They included, from Glencoe: Marley Clark, bachelor of arts (BA) degree in management; Alexis Quale, BA...
View ArticleHoly Trinity’s honor rolls
The following area students were named to the fourth-quarter A honor roll at Holy Trinity Catholic School: Elijah Essen, seventh grade, son of Bridget and George Essen of Glencoe, and Katlyn...
View ArticleSchultz, Fletcher among NDSU graduates
Eric Schultz of Arlington and Scott Fletcher of Norwood Young America were among the spring graduates of North Dakota State University at Fargo, N.D. Schultz received a bachelor of science degree in...
View ArticleMaiers family notes birth
Matthew and Melissa Maiers of Buffalo Lake announce the birth of their son, Blake Matthew, on June 12, 2014, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Blake weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 inches in...
View ArticleArea students SCTC grads
Area students were among the spring graduates of St. Cloud Technical & Community College. The local graduates included Lee Forcier of Glencoe, associate of applied science degree in medium/heavy...
View ArticleSon born to Tieben family
John and Danielle Tieben of Glencoe announce the birth of their son, James Edward, on June 11, 2014, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. James weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 21 inches long. His...
View ArticleLocal students on BSU list
Several area students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Bemidji State University. They included Lindsey Becker and Jeana Van Dyne, both of Glencoe; Joseph Otto and Gwendolyn Plezel, both...
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