Hendricks Pioneer
Hendricks Harvestfest has been a signature event since it began over a decade ago. It has slowly grown to become a day kids, and their parents, mark on their calendar. This year’s event was held on Oct. 10. It was bigger and better than ever and withstood wind gusts of exceeding 40 miles per hour.
Lake Benton Valley Journal
Students at Lake Benton School got a firsthand look at fire safety Thursday, Oct. 8, when members of the Lake Benton Fire Department visited for a morning of education and hands-on demonstrations. Ten department members attended the visit, beginning with introductions, before firefighter Garrett Petersen led a fire safety presentation for students, teachers, and staff.
Tyler Tribute
During the Minnesota Library Association’s (MLA) annual conference, Tyler Public Library Director Shelly Finzen was awarded the Sparkle Award. The purpose of the Sparkle Award is to celebrate the creativity and
Highlights from area newspapers impact of small public libraries or special libraries. These libraries often play an outsized role in their communities, offering resources, programs, and a sense of connection. The
Canby News
Gaye Winter continues to recover from a June accident at Fortier Cemetery near Canby. Winter’s injuries included a gash on her head, broken collar bone, 14 broken ribs and a broken femur, the latter of which she had surgery on in June.
Sentinel Tribune Tribune Editor Taylor Herding recently made a visit to Paula Byers’ yearbook class as part of National Newspaper Week. Herding shared with the class the importance of small-town newspapers.
Ivanhoe Times
A traveling dentist will open an office with PrairieWest, Alexandria in the Hendricks Community Hospital next month. A Caring Hands Dental Clinic will open Nov. 2 to provide local access to quality dental care for nursing home residents and the broader community.
