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February 1st, 2023

GSL/LP Wrestling went 2-0

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:49am
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By Phil Mangis Reporter/Sports

Glencoe/Lester Prairie wrestling team went 2-0 during an away dual meet at Delano High School on Thursday, January 26, against Delano and Mound Westonka.
(For the complete story see the Feb. 1 print edition of the Chronicle.)

GSL Boys’ Basketball went 1-1 this week

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:20am
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By Phil Mangis Reporter/Sports

GSL Boys’ Basketball team went 1-1 this week. During their home game on Tuesday, January 24 the team won against New London Spicer, however during their away game on Friday, January 27 they lost to Rockford.
(For the complete story see the Feb. 1 print edition of the Chronicle.)

As cold snap arrives, CenterPoint offers tips to save energy, stay safe and warm

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:18am

Minneapolis – Jan. 27, 2023 – With an extended cold snap in the forecast, CenterPoint Energy is reminding its customers about simple energy-saving and safety steps they can take to help lower their heating bills while continuing to stay safe and warm in the cold weather.
(For the complete story see the Feb. 1 print edition of the Chronicle.)

Silver Lake looking at infrastructure funding sources

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:16am
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By Karin Ramige Publisher

The proposed infrastructure project in the city of Silver Lake has been a hurry up, then wait process for the last couple of years. Over the last couple of months and weeks, it seems to be more in the let’s go stage.
(For the complete story see the Feb. 1 print edition of the Chronicle.)

February is ‘Love Your Library’ Month

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:13am
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By Gabby Fountain

February is National LOVE YOUR LIBRARY Month. Throughout February, patrons can enjoy all the wonderful services at the Glencoe Public Library. Come check out the newest and trending fiction, non-fiction, audiobooks, DVD’s, and magazines with your Pioneerland Library System card.
(For the complete story see the Feb. 1 print edition of the Chronicle.)

BCA releases new details in Winsted death investigation

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:10am

The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died during a standoff with police on Monday, Jan. 23 in Winsted. Daniel Mark Paul, 50, of insted died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. 
(For the complete story see the Feb. 1 print edition of the Chronicle.)

County approves wellness check services for sheriff department personnel

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:06am
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By Karin Ramige Publisher

Overall wellbeing, including mental and physical health, is something that each one of us strives to balance in our lives. Our law enforcement officers need support to find that balance as well. The McLeod County Board, at its Jan. 17 meeting, approved a one-year service agreement with Marie Ridgeway and Associates, LLC for annual wellness checks and follow-up sessions for sheriff’s office personnel. Sheriff Department Chief Deputy Aaron Ward told commissioners the check-ins are an opportunity for one-on-one consultations and education to support well-being.


Sebesta headlines Annual Corn and Soybean Banquet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:02am
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By Rich Glennie Correspondent

The 39th annual McLeod County Corn and Soybean Growers Ag Appreciation Night banquet was held at the Pla-Mor Ballroom in Glencoe on Saturday with headline speaker Jerrid Sebesta, a former KARE 11 meteorologist. Now a financial adviser and motivational speaker, Sebesta, 44, mixed humor in with his advice on how to best balance living life and work. He currently lives on a hobby farm near Willmar with his wife and three children, while working as director of business development at Taatjes Financial Group.


Sebesta headlines Annual Corn and Soybean Banquet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 11:02am
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By Rich Glennie Correspondent

The 39th annual McLeod County Corn and Soybean Growers Ag Appreciation Night banquet was held at the Pla-Mor Ballroom in Glencoe on Saturday with headline speaker Jerrid Sebesta, a former KARE 11 meteorologist. Now a financial adviser and motivational speaker, Sebesta, 44, mixed humor in with his advice on how to best balance living life and work. He currently lives on a hobby farm near Willmar with his wife and three children, while working as director of business development at Taatjes Financial Group.


January 30th

Oria Brinkmeier, 90, Lester Prairie

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/30/2023 - 8:58pm

Oria Albert Brinkmeier, age 90, of Lester Prairie, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 29.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11a.m., at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie with interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9:30 – 11 a.m., one and a half hours prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are with the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Lester Prairie.
Online guest book is available at www.mcbridechapel.com