Clarks Grove News

Martina Thompson and Josh Vandiver of 205 Independence Ave. S., Clarks Grove, announce the birth of a daughter, Trinity Lynn Vandiver, on Oct.

A senior at Glenville-Emmons High School has been swooping up awards for showing cattle.

Richard Thomas Hancock, age 83, of North Mankato, died Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Oak Terrace in North Mankato.

Kellen and Kristi Schulte of Stockton announce the birth of a daughter, Izabella Eve, at 1:51 p.m. on Sept.

Most area farmers have been crossing their fingers through the cool temperatures of summer, and now theya re hoping cooler temperatures can hold off until next month.

Southern Minnesota farmers got the opportunity to meet with State agriculture leaders to learn about the future of their industry.

This week during Shinefest, the faith community is getting together to flex their muscles.

Local church members hold quilts tied for Childrena s Vision International. In the front row, from left, are Lois Hankins, Stan Hankins and Judy Werner of Our Fathera s House.

A jet ski reportedly crashed into a dock near City Beach in Albert Lea at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, according to reports.

No one was injured. According to the Freeborn County Sheriffa s Office, authorities received a call of a fire at 509 Morin St., owned by John and Jamie Leibeg, at 11:05 p.m. Sunday.

Luke and Rachel Ulrich of 1012 Foothills Circle, Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Ruth Ulrich, at 9:35 p.m. on June 22, 2009, at Albert Lea Medical Center.

With cardboard strewn across the ground to cover the incomplete hardwood floor, Donald, Kevin and Eric Worke - A three generations of Workes - A install new kitchen cabinets.

Three area businesses failed alcohol compliance checks conducted this week by the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office.

Meanwhile, firefighters put out the last hot spots at the site. An official cause has not been determined.

Firefighters are finally putting out the last of the hotspots after a transfer station caught fire for more than five hours in Clarks Grove, but crews are still trying to figure out how the fire actually started.

Crews are back at the scene of a fire that destroyed two waste transfer buildings at Waste Management in southern Minnesota.

St. Paul foursome the Arrest may have just put out their debut album, "01," but they're hardly newcomers.

Chris and Marla Burkhart of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Noah Christopher Burkhart, at 5:49 p.m. on May 7, 2009, at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Albert Lea firefighters responded to a house fire on William Street Tuesday evening after three of the renters of the property came home and smelled smoke coming from the basement.

Bruce Nielsen of Hartland won $5,000 by playing the Lotterya s Casino Action scratch game.