Area students on SDSU list
Several area students were named to the South Dakota State University fall 2015 semester dean’s list. They include: Lindsay Miller, Brownton; Jenna Haag, Kelly Arnold, Katie Mathews and Sadie Jo...
View ArticleLocals earn scholarships
South Dakota State University announced the scholarship recipients for this academic year. Scott Landes, of Arlington, and Sadie Paumen, of Glencoe, will both receive the Yellow and Blue Scholarship....
View ArticleSon born to Mackenthuns
Tanner and Brittany Mackenthun of Mayer announce the birth of a son, Evan Victor, born Dec. 13, 2015, at Fairview Southdale in Edina. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 203⁄4 inches long....
View ArticleSon born to Hutch couple
Jacob and Josephine Stai of Hutchinson announce the arrival of a son, Thane Ryan, born Jan. 1, 2016, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Thane weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 211⁄2 inches long....
View ArticleDaughter for Glencoe couple
Natalia Nicole Villanueva, a daughter, was born to Nidia Soto and Jose Ernesto Villanueva of Glencoe on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 181⁄2 inches in length. She...
View ArticleNew son for Henkelmanns
Dusty and Ashley Henkelmann of Glencoe announce the arrival of a son, Jackson Henry, born Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Jackson weighed 8.8 pounds and was 21 inches...
View ArticleGirl for Winsted woman
Willow Faye Roush, a daughter, was born to Kaylan Roush of Winsted on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Willow weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 193⁄4 inches long....
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Mohr-Keenan
Katelyn Mohr and Jeffrey Keenan, both of Glencoe, announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are John and Bonnie Mohr and Michael and Sue Keenan, all of Glencoe. Katelyn Mohr is a graduate of...
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Sheriff issues scam alert
The McLeod Count Sheriff’s Office has issued a scam alert regarding texts that appear to be coming from MidCountry Bank, although they are not. The text message says that an issue has been detected on...
View ArticlePublic Health offering free radon kits this month
McLeod County Public Health is offering free radon test kits on a first-come, first- serve basis to residents in the McLeod County area during “Radon Action Month,” which is January. Residents can...
View Article10th annual Blizzard Blast Friday, Jan. 29, in Glencoe
The 10th annual Blizzard Blast is set for Friday, Jan. 29, at the Glencoe City Center. The annual Blizzard Blast is a fundraiser for the Allina Health Hospice Foundation, which provides hospice care...
View ArticleChristianson re-elected GSL School Board chair for 2016
By Karin Ramige Cornwell The Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board re-elected Clark Christianson as the 2016 School Board chairperson at its organizational meeting Monday, Jan. 11. Board Member Jamie...
View ArticleFirefighters battle flames, sub-zero temps
By Lori Copler Brownton, Stewart and Winthrop firefighters battled flames and subzero temperatures Monday at a house fire on 50th Street, just west of Tagus Avenue, southwest of Brownton. The fire was...
View ArticleCan’t say enough good about hospice
By Lori Copler Bob Allison of Glencoe cannot say enough about the care his family received from Allina Health Hospice when his father-in-law, John Allison, was diagnosed with Stage III cancer. From...
View ArticleStewart Council orders plans, specs for $3.75 million project
By Lori Copler The Stewart City Council ordered plans and specifications for an estimated $3.76 million in street and utility improvements after a public hearing Monday night. Residents who spoke at...
View ArticleBrownton wants more ‘teeth’ in blight ordinance
By Lori Copler The city of Brownton will be referring its blight ordinance to its attorney for help in giving it more “teeth.” The Brownton City Council reviewed its existing ordinance, which was...
View ArticleDaughter born to Berg family
Spencer and Mackenzie Berg of Thief River Falls announce the birth of their daughter, Lily McKenna, born Sept. 5, 2015, at the Douglas County Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 211⁄2...
View ArticleMiller earns bachelor of arts
Caitlin Miller, daughter of Gregory and Michelle Miller of Plato, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in communication from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato on Dec. 17. She also was named to...
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