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Archive

September 6th, 2023

Make a change in your community, become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 8:35am
By
Emily Hansen

Think globally, act locally. It’s a phrase that applies so well to University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners in Wright, McLeod, and Meeker Counties.


Glencoe celebrates Welcoming Week Sept. 8 -17

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 8:33am

Together we are Glencoe is a grassroots effort by residents and businesses in Glencoe to lead local welcoming efforts, ensuring that all voices are heard. This group was started by community members participating in the Welcoming Communities Project (WCP) funded through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Healthy Communities Grant.
The Glencoe community is looking forward to celebrating Welcoming Week, a global campaign and opportunity for us to celebrate diversity, advance inclusion and come together around shared values and interests.


County approves purchase of four sheriff department vehicles

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 8:27am
By
Karin Ramige

Attendance was slim, but the McLeod County Board had enough members for a quorum to complete the county’s business. Commissioners Paul Wright, Doug Krueger and Daryl Luethens were in attendance. Commissioners Joe Nagel and Nathan Schmalz were absent.
The McLeod County Board approved the purchase of four vehicles for the sheriff’s department.
Chief Deputy Aaron Ward asked the board to approve the purchase of one 2024 Dodge Durango at a cost of $43,277 and three 2024 Dodge Durangos at a cost of $42,921 each. The total purchase amount is $172,040.


August 30th

Dorothy Schwarzrock, 92, Glencoe

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 8:51am

Dorothy Ann Schwarzrock, age 92, of Glencoe, passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe.
A private family graveside service was held Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the High Island Cemetery in New Auburn.
Pastor Daniel Welch officiated the service.
Special music included “Just As I Am,” and “Softly and Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling”
Casket bearers were Laura Bergmann, Sarah Mansager, Jessie Stradtmann, Jared Warren, Justin Larson and Kelsey Koepp. Honorary casket bearer was Guido Iannetti.


Duane Klaustermeier, 86, Glencoe

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 8:51am

Duane “Dewey” Franklin Klaustermeier, age 86, of Glencoe, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, Aug. 24, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe.
A memorial service was held on Monday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, with interment following in the church cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends was held on Monday, Aug. 28, from 9 to 11 a.m., two hours prior to the service at the church.
Military honors were by the Glencoe Military Honor Guard.


Hello, is anyone listening?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 7:55am
By
Eddie Gould and Sandy Olson

To The Editor,


GSL volleyball set to begin

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 7:52am
By
Oray Tangen

The Lady Panthers volleyball looks to build on the 2022 season that saw them accumulate a 19-9 record.


GSL cross country opens season, Matzke takes first place

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 7:51am
By
Oray Tangen

The GSL Panther cross country kicked off their season on Saturday morning at Baylor Park’s alumni run. The boys took second place overall as a team, led by senior Charlie Matzke’s first place finish (took second overall, behind a Central alumni). Matzke’s 17:51 time beat the second place runner by one minute and six seconds.


Plato Blue Jays season ends in heartbreaking fashion

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 7:50am
By
Oray Tangen

Saturday, August 26
Luverne Redbirds 4,
Plato Blue Jays 3
The Plato Blue Jays lost in heart breaking fashion on Saturday night in Delano. The Blue Jays surrendered two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to be walked off by the Luverne Red Birds.
The Blue Jays struck first scoring two runs in the top of the second inning off of Joey Copas’s two out double to left center field that scored Reece Schwirtz (singled to right) and Beau Lepel (walk), giving Plato a 2-0 lead.


Pheasants Forever, DNR join forces to get new hunters into fields and forests

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 7:49am

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever invite Minnesota hunters to join the Hunter Mentor Challenge and take someone hunting who has never hunted or hasn’t hunted for a few years.
Minnesota hunters who participate will qualify for a discount code for ALPS OutdoorZ brand gear; and after the hunt, they have the chance to win a custom, limited-edition Pheasants Forever hunting backpack from ALPS OutdoorZ.