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The Schlapkohl family of Lake Benton received a holiday present early this year - everyone in the family was healthy.

Services Darwin "Buzz" Nielsen, 79, of Ivanhoe will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bethany-Elim Lutheran Church in Ivanhoe.

A wintry day is in store for most of southern Minnesota today as a low-pressure system will spread snow, sleet, rain and freezing rain across the area, including the Twin Cities.

Canby will have a new mayor as Eugene Bies defeated incumbent Richard Blackwelder tonight.

In 1992 Roland Jordahl, after his move to the Pelican Rapids area, became captivated by Maplewood State Park.

A benefit breakfast for Mark Sandberg, who is battling brain cancer, is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until all are served, on Sunday, Nov.

Name: Richard L. Reis. Residence: Foley. Occupation: Retired banker. Education: Graduated from Hill High School in St.

Services for Lee Bressler, 87, of Lake Benton will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Benton.

Jim Nichols didn't expect to hear news of a tragedy when he answered his office phone 25 years ago today.

Funeral services for Connie Johnson, 68, of Tyler will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First English Lutheran Church in Tyler.

How big a deal is two cents? Well, it's a big deal if you're trying to produce wind energy.

If there's anything sadder than closing the school in a small town, it's watching it go derelict.

LAKE BENTON, Minn. - It was at a Christmas show when Lonny Carpenter realized he would never perform on stage again with his Aunt Pat.

    WESTBROOK -- The seven 2008 Miss Westbrook candidates introduced themselves in pre recorded messages as they entered the stage.

    Miss Westbrook committee member Kelly Quade welcomed the guests and introduced mistress of ceremonies Carolyn Enstad. Enstad  then introduced the judges, Pam Viere, and Patty Peterson of  Lake Benton, and Jay Fultz of Tracy.

    In the Creative Arts presentations, Ashton Scarset performed a piano solo I will Survive.  Jackie Taylor  performed a patriotic poem Through a Soldiers Eyes. Amber Amundson performed a guitar and vocal solo, Hey Jude. Kassandra Jarmer performed a dramatic speech, Roses for Mom. Jessica Brummer gave a humorous speech, This is How We Live. Kirsten Widman performed a clarinet solo, Double Trouble. Cassie Caygle performed a vocal solo, Reflections.            Reigning Miss Westbrook Amanda Deprez, 1st Runner Up Laurie Nordahl, and Miss Congeniality Erin Vosberg, entertained with a humorous skit about Miss Westbrook Interviews.