*/ The 2017 Heartland Days Festival is going to be one for the record books. On Saturday, a storm swell went through with one HUGE gust of wind and hail. The 40 x 100’ foot circus tent that housed...

These Minnesota Twins Play Golf- And That's Not All

By Tom Speltz Lewiston Journal Staff Writer */ There’s a decent chance Lewiston-Altura sophomores Jacob and Zach Anderson will earn the right to play in the Minnesota state high school golf...

"Go West Young Man!"

By Heather Buege, Lewiston Journal Staff Writer Last Thursday, May 25th, students at Lewiston-Altura Elementary stepped back in time to the mid-1800s as they rounded up their “prairie schooners” and...

L-A Trapshooting Team Readies for State Competition

By Tom SpeltzLewiston Journal Shouts of “Pull!”, the thwap! of clay pigeons being hurled into the sky, and the crack of shotgun fire fill the air on Sunday afternoons at the Lewiston Sportsmen’s Club...

Longtime Lewiston Journal Editor Celebrates Retirement

By Heather Buege, Lewiston Journal Staff Writer After 22 years of reporting Lewiston area news, Lewiston Journal editor Carol Boynton found herself in the rare moment of being “newsworthy” herself...

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National Honor Society inducts students with integrity

National Honor Society inducts new Lewiston Altura students for 2017. New inductees include: Bradley Miller son of Robb and Kathy Miller, Makayla Jacob, daughter of Dale and Dana Jacob, Brielle Meisch, daughter of Melissa and George Meisch, Madelyn Neldner, daughter of Brein Maki and Michael Neldner, Creighton Sauer, son of Chris and Heather Sauer and Christopher Schell, son of Robert and Shelly Schell. Last years members include: Allison Averbeck, Ally Haake, Thomas Hennessy, Mya Kessler, Allison Bronk,

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor On Sunday evening , February 19th the National Honor Society inducted the new Lewiston Altura students for 2017. New inductees included: Bradley Miller, son...

Breakfast Benefit set for Kalmes family

WHAT: Bonnie & Steve Kalmes Benefit WHERE: Lewiston-Altura High School WHEN: Sunday February 26, 2017 from 9-1 Menu will include: Waffles and French Toast Sticks, Sausage, Fruit Bar and beverages. Free Will Donations accepted.

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor The community will come together for a Breakfast Benefit for the Steve and Bonnie Kalmes family who recently had a fire take their home in Altura. The benefit...

PlastiCert offers work experience opportunities to students

Dan Sovell participates in the special education work experience program with PlastiCert of Lewiston. Here he stays busy with his every day duties. Photo By Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor In this second article regarding the Work Experience class offered through the Special Education Department at Lewiston-Altura High School. we meet Dan...

Lewiston Journal Editor bids farewell after 22 years

By Carol Boynton, Lewiston Journal Editor I‘m not one who makes large life changes lightly. I’m fiercely loyal - some would say to a fault - and what I do at my job somewhat has defined me. As the...

St. John’s celebrates Spirit Week 2017

St. John’s Lutheran School celebrates the freedom here in the United States to attend a private school where they can live out a holistic life with the foundation of the Bible on a daily basis, Where...

Local Businesses offer work experience opportunities to students

Ken Oevering owner of Ken’s Equipment stands with Abby Potter. Abby volunteers for a work experience opportunity at Ken’s Equipment each school day. Photo By Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor Work Experience is a class offered through the Special Education Department at Lewiston-Altura High School. Students who take the Work Experience class are...

Old Settlers meet for 129th annual meeting

The Winona County Old Settlers group met for their annual gathering at the Winona Middle School on Saturday, February 4th with over 260 people in attendance. Winona County Recorder Bob Bambenek was the Master of Ceremonies. Photo by Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor Back in the day to belong to the old settler group the requirement for membership in 1889 was met by persons who were residents of Winona County at any time...

Lutheran Schools Week celebrated at Immanuel Lutheran School

Grandparents came for breakfast with their grandchildren along with many parents and family members during the Lutheran School Week. The Dan and Monica Bjork family enjoyed their morning breakfast together with Lucas, Dan and grandpa! Photos by Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor National Lutheran Schools Week provides a network of preschool, elementary school with the public opportunity to proclaim and celebrate God’s work among us in...

Lewiston Altura students reaching out to others in support during tough times

Team support across the conference. Here, LA Cardinals team captains honor and support team mates from Dover Eyota with Kale Pike who is battling cancer. Photo By Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor Getting involved and helping others thrugh some tough times supports resilience in ourselves. But look to the students have learned that early. Lewiston...

Steve and Bonnie Kalmes home total loss

Fire causes a total loss of the Steve and Bonnie Kalmes rural home. This was the home that Steve grew up in. The fire rekindled itself and the house was totally engaged with fire when forefighters returned.

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor An early morning fire was responded to by the firefighters from Altura, Rollingstone and Lewiston. The firefighters were called in during the snowstorm...

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