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Supervisors hear Red Rock Wind Farm timeline

By 2025, Emmet County can expect 20 wind turbines dotting the western part of the county, generating energy for Iowa and the rest of the country. That was the message Al Blum, chair and founder …

North Union superintendent charged following bus accident.

North Union School District Superintendent Travis Schueller was charged after an injury accident between the district school bus Schueller was driving and a semi truck May 2 west of Ringsted. …

Big improvements at Nature Center

WALLINGFORD – Significant improvements are now happening at the Emmet County Nature Center east of Wallingford. At the Emmet County Conservation Board and Emmet County Nature Center Board …
Obituaries
Michael Floyd Carlson
Michael Floyd Carlson, age 67 of Frost, MN, passed away at United Hospital District in Blue Earth on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at MinnIowa …
James R. Lindell
  James Robert Lindell, age 83, of Excelsior, MN, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home.   Funeral Service was held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 11:00 AM at Our Savior …
Jean Hansen
Jean Hansen, was born on May 22, 1959 in Estherville, Iowa to Lawrence E. and Doreen (Peters) Hansen. She passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Algona Manor Care Center at the age of 63. …
Donald F. Wegner
Funeral services for Donald F. Wegner Sr, 87, of Armstrong, will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2023 at the United Methodist Church, Armstrong with Pastor Lyndon Roesler officiating. Interment …
Max A. Quastad
A celebration of life was held for Max A. Quastad on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Armstrong, Iowa. Max was laid to rest at the Armstrong Grove Cemetery. Max Arlan …
Sports

Former Bancroft Bandit signs with Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2019, Bancroft Bandits shortstop Shawn Ross began making a name for himself on the ball diamond. He was part of the team that brought home a Championship trophy that year. After leaving the …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at Disney Duals

North Union’s lone girl wrestler, who wrestles under Algona High School, Harley Tobin has earned the right to wrestle for the AAU Girl’s Team Iowa at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at Disney Duals

North Union’s lone girl wrestler, who wrestles under Algona High School, Harley Tobin has earned the right to wrestle for the AAU Girl’s Team Iowa at the Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. …

Alex Fisher named TIC Coach of the Year

The Top of Iowa West Conference released its all-conference teams for boys’ basketball recently. Three North Union players made the list. Junior Kyan Jones earned first team honors while …

Harley Tobin to wrestle at first girl’s state tournament

North Union junior Harley Tobin will be heading to the first sanction Iowa Girls State Wrestling Tournament on February 2 and 3 in Coraville, IA. After the announcement last year, by the Iowa …

Emily Meyer signs college deal

North Union senior Emily Meyer signed a letter of intent Tuesday, November 22, to play softball and volleyball at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato for the 2023-24 season.   Meyer has been a …
Around the region
Baseball practices have begun for my preschool through first grade team. We have had two practices (despite all the rain) and plan to have a third as this newspaper hits the stands. I have ten kids …
The Armstrong City Council at their Tuesday, May 9 meeting heard the cost of needed water tower repairs on the newer south water tower. City Superintendent Troy Leininger said a water tower leak …
This past week has been a very busy on for many people in the Armstrong-Ringsted area. My weekend started with a trip to Spencer with my friend, Jeff Hardman. He is teaching me a little something …
The North Union School Board held a special meeting on May 3 to approve the master contract for 2023-2028 school years. The board approved the five year master contract.   There is not …
My second born son, Calvin, turned 2-years-old yesterday, May 2nd. It is hard to believe that he has already passed 2 years since the day he was born. He has started showing signs of who he will …
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