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A Minnesota guest at Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel won big on Tuesday, May 20, hitting a $90,000 jackpot.
The lucky winner was playing the Lightning Cash High Stakes™ slot game by Aristocrat Gaming™ for less than a half hour before hitting the bonus feature that led to the big win.
When asked how...
June is here, school is done, and our Summer Reading Program is starting on this first week! Donation letters were sent in March and we have been blessed to receive some back to help make our Summer Reading Program possible. In addition to our donors in April, we’d like to give a big thank you to...
Central College students were recognized during the annual Scholarship Dinner for scholarships earned and applied to the 2024-25 academic year.
Lia Halfman of Manly recieved the D. S. Flikkema Endowed Scholarship and Journey Scholarship Fund. Halfman is a member of the Class of 2028.
Ezekiel...
Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,454 degrees to 2,179 students at the end of the spring 2025 semester.
Commencement ceremonies were held on Friday, May 9 at 3 p.m. for the College of Business and at 6 p.m. for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Commencement ceremonies...
Lori Willert hosted the Bolan Trinity UM in Faith meeting at her home on Thursday morning. There was more discussion about the upcoming VBS that will be held on June 9 through 13. There will be a meeting for all involved in this event on Wednesday, May 28, at the Trinity UMC starting at 6 p.m....
On Monday, May 5, the Manly High School Railroaders Class of 1959 held their class reunion at the home of Joe and Linda Nydegger.
On Wednesday, May 7, Linda Nydegger met with friends who worked at Josten’s in Owatonna back in the early 60’s (!) at the home of Judy Wolf in Bel Plaine, Minnesota,...
Eileen Amundson of Northwood, Iowa, is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter Evelyn Ocel to Brenden Fjelsted, son of Shani and Craig Fjelsted of Henderson, Nevada.
Evelyn is a graduate of Northwood-Kensett High School in 2021 and will be graduating in May 2025 from the University of...
The Green Thumb Garden Club met at 5:30 p.m. on March 24 at the home of Penny Robb.
Nine members were present and answered the roll call question “What wildlife do you enjoy watching?” Mary provided a meditation (ready by Penny) “The Package of Seeds” by Edgar A. Guest. The March meeting minutes...
May is here, school is almost done, and our Summer Reading Program will be here before we know it. Donation letters were sent in March and we have been blessed to receive some back to help make our Summer Reading Program possible. Big thank you to Agri-Sales, Dewey Kruger Music Center, Fallgatters...
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! I know, it’s a groaner but I couldn’t resist. May is such a beautiful so it’s tempting to spend your spare time in the garden or taking care of the lawn. But…on those days when getting your hands dirty doesn’t sound good,...