Tuesday Jul 1 | Post-Bulletin
USDA Rural development loans turn dreams into realities
Shelly Henry didn't think her dream of owning a home would ever be possible. Due to poor credit and bankruptcy, the 42-year-old Plainview woman had never been able to get a home loan, so she rented a house in ...
'Doctor' prescribes a good laugh
For people who like to laugh, Plainview's Jon Hassler Theatre is the place to be this year.
Lancaster's Winskill Elementary School has a new principal. Quinn Rasmussen, an educator for the past eight years with the Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District in Plainview, Minn., begins the Winskill post ...
On the Job: Hoof trimmer -- Special tools, sense of humor important
Wayne Wendt gives pedicures to cows. But it's no day at the spa for the 38-year-old hoof trimmer from Plainview, Minn.
Family of victim argues that driver's punishment doesn't fit crime
Denise Verbeck thinks Minnesota needs tougher laws so the punishment will fit the crime.
Jeremiah and Amber Benike of Elgin, a daughter born in Lake City. Grandparents are Don and Sheryl Benike of Elgin, Wayne and Tammy Heise of Lake City, and Jim Taubel of Plainview.
Students study customs, food from people around the world
Instead of sitting in her world geography class Friday, Whitney Madison experienced the art of mehndi, a tradition in countries like Bangladesh where henna is painted on a woman's hands before her wedding and ...
Vandalism at Catholic cemetery north of Plainview angers caretaker
“They can't have too much for morals or whatever you want to call it.”
An act of vandalism at a rural cemetery in Wabasha County might have happened months ago, but it still angers Tom McGrath. via Post-Bulletin
Theater, storytelling and music are all part of the 2008 season at the John Hassler Theater in Plainview. via Post-Bulletin
Plainview man sentenced in child porn case
A man from Plainview, Minn. was sentenced Monday to 121 months in prison for receiving child pornography, the United States Attorney's Office Minnesota District said. via StarTribune
Minnesota teen among top 10 volunteers
“During this time, I made the decision to take a tragic situation in my life and somehow turn it into a positive experience”
A 17-year-old Minnesotan is being honored today in Washington, D.C., as one of the nation's top 10 youth volunteers for 2008. via Star Tribune
Farmers antsy to get into fields
“A few farmers have been able to get a little bit of corn planted in between showers”
The cold, rainy weather in recent weeks has made it difficult for Minnesota farmers to start planting their crops. via Post-Bulletin
Downtown Farmers Market opener all set
“We have a new vendor this year who raises elk”
While the cool, cloudy spring has delayed growth of some of his vegetables and fruits, Mark Timm, owner of Fairview Farm near Plainview, will be among the more than 40 farmers at the Rochester Downtown Farmers ... via Post-Bulletin
Field of candidates is filling up ... with one major exception
“Not at this point, especially with some of the other backing I've received.”
With the exception of one major uncertainty, the political dance cards for the four House races that cover the Rochester area have been filled. via Post-Bulletin
Rural Hammond man found dead in car in river
A 78-year-old rural Hammond man was found dead Wedneday when authorities retrieved his car from the Zumbro River. via Post-Bulletin
STUDY: A beach-like paradise means more milk
“It's like if we had a bed that's small - you can't move around as well and it's the same with cows”
A University of Minnesota study on cow comfort is encouraging farmers to make substantial changes in dairy cow housing. via KSTP
Stomaching dyspepsia: Teacher participates in clinical trial
“It was tough eating, not much of an appetite. I always felt like I almost had a throwing-up feeling, but I wouldn't throw up”
For several months, math teacher Kirk Thompson lived with stomach problems he knew weren't normal. via Post-Bulletin
Photos and Images from Rochester, MN
Photo Gallery - Photos of the week Lickity split Tommy Tjepkes, right, and Nathan Dennis, both 10th graders at Plainview-Elgin-Millville, run the 110-meter hurdles during the track invitational at Plainview on ... via Post-Bulletin
Jon Hassler, author of 'Staggerford,' dies
“You can't write a novel about somebody who's perfectly happy.”
Author Jon Hassler, who chronicled small-town life in "Staggerford," "The Love Hunter" and other novels, has died. via Minnesota Public Radio
MN: Company fined in death ...
“They're concerned about their reputation. They're a safe contractor, always have been a safe contractor.”
The state agency that investigates workplace safety has levelled $106,600 in penalties against a Hugo company that saw two of its sewer workers swept to their deaths during a sudden downpour in St. via WaterWorld