Lawrence David McGinley, age 85 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully  at his home with his children by his side. He was greeted in heaven by his sweetie Lois and his Savior Jesus Christ. His finals days were made comfortable and peaceful by his children, with the help of MN Hospice.
Larry was born on Aug. 1, 1934 in Cherry Grove Township. After high school he joined the Navy Reserves in Minneapolis from 1952-1955.

Luverne Gilbertson, 83, passed away on Friday morning, June 12, 2020, in Hayfield.  He was born on Aug. 2, 1936, in Hayfield, the son of Eddie and Claire (Solverud) Gilbertson.  
He served in the United States Army. Luverne was united in marriage to Marie Margaret Christensen on Sept. 6, 1958. 

This past Monday was a big day in the world of high school football. It was the first day of the summer waiver period, which is when high school football teams can hold their summer team workouts. Each team has 11 contact days that they can use between now and Friday, Aug. 7. However, with some COVID-19 restrictions still in effect, it’s going to be an offseason unlike any other.

Somerby Golf Club is a member-only golf club in Byron.  Director of Membership and Marketing Brett Mucheck said what makes the golf course stand out is how well it’s maintained. “The greens are maintained in immaculate shape at all time. The greens are incredibly quick and difficult.

So much of becoming great at any sport is what you do outside of practice and now, thanks to the creation of the Southern Minnesota Bears U16 and U18 teams, there’ll be another way for local boy hockey players to develop their game.
Mike Cooper and Craig Patrick, owners of the North American Hockey League’s (NAHL) and the North American 3 Hockey League’s Grizzlies, announced the creation of these new teams on Wednesday, June 10.

Typically, the Kasson-Mantorville community supports the school district, but during COVID-19 it’s been the other way around as the district’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club stepped up by helping the community over the last few months of the school year.

Nathan “Nate” Sylvester Magnuson, age 88 of Blooming Prairie, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.
Nathan was born Feb. 4, 1932 on the family farm in Newry Township, Freeborn County. He was the son of Selmer and Gertrude (Paulson) Magnuson. Nathan attended country school at the Magnuson School and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1950.

Ernest D. Betlach, age 96 of Blooming Prairie, passed away peacefully Friday evening, May 29, 2020, at Owatonna Hospi- tal in Owatonna.
Ernie was born Jan. 12, 1924 in Blooming Prairie to Edward J. and Anna (Nymon) Betlach. He grew up in Blooming Prairie and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1942. 

For the past several weeks, well okay maybe months already, I have felt like a shaggy dog. There have been days where I have felt like hiding and not showing my face any where. It seems my hair is growing out of control and there is no one around to take care of my problem. For those who know me, I typically sport a fairly short hair style. But ever since the coronavirus hit, all bets were of for keeping a trim look.