News
Author of “How to Talk Minnesotan” passes
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson Editor js to len-jacobson@cherryroad.com On September 4th, well-known Cottonwood resident Howard Mohr passed away with his family by his side at Prairie Home Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Cottonwood at the age of 83. Mohr was most known for his work in writing and performing, having spent several years on the radio program A Prairie Home Companion, and authoring a number of books including the popular “How to Talk Minnesotan”.
Ocon joins ECHO Charter Staff
Among the new staff at ECHO Charter School this fall is Rechard Ocon, the new high school Math teacher. Ocon hails from the Philippines where he graduated the Surigao del Norte National High School and went on to obtain a degree in Mathematics from the Surigao State College of Technology.
Third annual Prairie Fyre festival is held on rural Wood Lake farm
Featuring music, comedy, and burlesque acts from the Twin Cities area .
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, September 17th: Belview 45th Annual Old SOD Day. Events throughout the day including Craft & Vendor Fair, Men’s Softball Tournament, 28th Annual Show & Shine Car Show, Rolling Prairie Country Music Show, Food Stands, Tractor Show, Parade, Inflatables, Kiddie Train Rides and more. For more information, check out the Belview Booster Club’s Facebook page.
RECIPE
OF THE WEEK Note from Myrna: This recipe comes from a collection of recipes from World War II. Sugar was rationed, and every family got tokens they needed to use to purchase sugar.
This week’s scheduled Lakers sports events
Thursday, September 8th: -4:15 p.m. Cross Country Varsity Meet vs Multiple Schools at Tracy Golf Course.
The U.S. and the Holocaust documentary advanced screening to be held at Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
Jessica Stölen-Jacobson On September 8th, the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum will host an advanced screening of a new documentary by long-time filmmaker, director and producer for PBS, Ken Burns, with Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein. The event is in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Build an Emergency Kit
September is Emergency Preparedness month. While many of the emergencies in our area are likely to be weather related, there are countless possible disasters that could happen at any time. Whatever the disaster, it is important that your family has an emergency plan for all its members. Each week, we will be focusing on four major themes of Emergency Preparedness: Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Prepare for Disasters, and Teach Youth to Prepare.
Child Care Economic Development Grants Now Open for Applications
Minnesota Department of Economic Development Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) launched the latest round of Child Care Economic Development Grants. These grants authorize $4.85 million over two fiscal years for grants to community partners to increase quality child care providers to support economic development across Minnesota.