Highlights from area newspapers
Hendricks Pioneer
About every four weeks, the lettuce on Hendricks Public School’s salad bar has traveled a much shorter distance than most cafeteria food. It comes from a hydroponic garden right inside the school. HPS agriculture students grow, harvest, clean, and prepare approximately 140 heads of lettuce at a time, giving students hands-on lessons in plant science while providing fresh lettuce for the school lunch program.
Minneota Mascot
Former Minneota American Legion Commander Jim Fink has been inducted into the National Guard Court of Honor. Fink is a 30-year service veteran of the Vietnam War and the National Guard. He was once the No. 1 National Guard recruiter in the state, earning a State Recruiting Ribbon.
Lake Benton Valley Journal
Lake Benton Public School’s preliminary property tax levy is down 8% from last year, with the district setting it at $851,064.20 at its Sept. 23 meeting. The Lake Benton School Board approved the preliminary levy at the maximum allowed amount, a routine step that gives the district flexibility before adopting the final levy in December. Last year’s certified levy totaled $924,663.32.
Tyler Tribute
The Tyler Area Community Foundation will hold a Harvest Supper endowment drive-through fundraiser on Oct. 10 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Tyler Fire Hall. A pulled pork plate will be available for a free-will donation. TACF is partnered with the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) to help meet the mission in the community.
Sentinel Tribune
Bob Swenson has honored the memory of his late wife, Sonja, with a financial gift for a new gazebo for the Good Samaritan Society’s outdoor patio. Sonja died this past May. Even after Sonja’s death, Bob continues to be a regular visitor of the facitlity.
Murray County Wheel/ Herald
The City of Slayton is updating its long-range plan and looking for community output through a survey — either paper or online — regarding services, transportation, housing, parks and community priorities.
