Highlights from area newspapers
Murray County Wheel/ Herald
Shirlene Christians, along with Thomas Krier, have launched Antonio’s On the Go — a 16-foot restaurant in a trailer that delivers madeto- order meals throughout southwest Minnesota.
Hendricks Pioneer
Hendricks native Dr. Tim Hindbjorgen will be joining the Hendricks Community Hospital this summer after 15 years at Avera Marshall.
Lake Benton Valley Journal
Ivanhoe’s Lois Widmark spoke at Summerfest this year about her time serving during WWII. She was one of many who was given the task of cracking German and Japanese codes for the U.S. military.
Tyler Tribute
RTR graduate Seth Cowell continues to run his business, Cowell Auto Parts & Salvage, LLC. Cowell is a graduate of the local CEO program.
Sentinel Tribune
Leah VanDeWiele was crowned the 2026 Miss Westbrook at this year’s Miss Westbrook Scholarship Program. Cadey Brown was runner-up, and Evelyn Rentschler was named Miss Congeniality.
Minneota Mascot
Barb Okrina and Elaine Jack continue to make holiday cards for residents at Minneota Assisted Living.
