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St. Charles Backpack Program Continues to Grow; New Initiative Begins This Summer

Pictured above are Gretchen Hoffman, of the St. Charles Elementary School Weekend Food Backpack Program, and Pastor Heather Klason, who represents the Ministerial Association, with just a few of the many items the Ministerial Association recently collected for and donated to the Backpack Program. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt The St. Charles Weekend Food Backpack Program began in 2013, designed to make a difference in the lives of hungry children in our community, and has steadily...

Community Shows Support for Evan Wegman During April 4th Benefit

Evan Wegman (far right) enjoys a moment with a few of his friends and classmates at his benefit. On the left, from front to back, are Hayley Boyum, JP Reisdorf and Devin Decker. On the right, from front to back, are Evan Wegman and Lucas Reisdorf, pictured on Saturday at the Eyota American Legion. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt Evan Wegman, age 19, was thrilled to see his family, friends, classmates and many, many community members at his benefit on Saturday, April 4th. Wegman has...

Eyota City Eyota City Council Reviews 2015 Street and Utility Improvement Project

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt The last meeting of the Eyota City Council began as usual, with general announcements shared by Eyota Mayor Tyrel Clark. Clark stated that there were still...

“Maud Hart Lovelace” Visits St. Charles Elementary School

St. Charles students marvel at the wind-up phonograph and other historical items, on display at St. Charles Elementary School last week. Minnesota History Center’s Laurie Johnson (above right) brought these items to share during her presentations at the school on Thursday. Johnson portrayed famous author Maud Hart Lovelace, and, delighted audiences with her enthusiasm. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt Last Thursday afternoon, St. Charles students and community members had a rare opportunity to talk with a beloved author, Maud Hart Lovelace. Although the...

Logging Veteran Bruce Vincent Speaks at Promoting Modern Ag Banquet

Bruce Vincent addresses the audience at the Promoting Modern Ag banquet last Thursday, March 26th. Photo by St. Charles Press Staff Writer Nathan Campbell.

By St. Charles Press Staff Writer Nathan Campbell Area farmers and agriculture organizations gathered for the Promoting Modern Agriculture banquet last Thursday night at the Riverport Inn ballroom....

Golden Living Residents Receive Generous Donation of Quilts

Helen Pierce shares a moment with her friend, Thersa Vermilya, at Golden Living Center - Whitewater last Monday, March 23rd. Last week, Pierce presented Golden Living residents with hand-made blankets or “lap quilts” on behalf of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church Thrivent Action Team. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt When a community comes together, great things can happen. Members of St. Matthew Lutheran Church recently combined their efforts and were able to bring a...

Ready Set School Program Provides School Supplies and Clothing for Local Students

Above, from left to right, are local Ready Set School Board Member Theresa Nunemacher, students Coben Reps and Hannah Fynboh, and Ready Set School Director Karen Sullivan. Theresa and Karen are holding backpacks that will go to St. Charles students in need of school supplies, and, Coben and Hannah are holding a tin that can be filled with donations for the Ready Set School program. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt of excitement, as both students, teachers and parents look ahead to a new year of learning. Some families, however, must send their children to school with...

St. Charles City Council Approves Demolition Contract for Fire Hall

By St. Charles Press Staff Writer Craig Hilmer On Tuesday, March 24th, the St. Charles City Council passed Resolution #10-2015 Set Sale with Terms of Bond, bringing the planned Emergency Services...

Dover-Eyota Elementary School Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Addition

Above, from left to right, are Dover-Eyota Superintendent Bruce Klaehn, School Board member Don Andring, School Board member Todd Peterson, School Board chair Ron Pagel, School Board member Linda Nelson, Elementary School Principal Dr. Jeanne Svobodny, R.A. Morton & Associates President/CEO Preston Euerle, Architect Von Petersen, former school board member Dan Johnson and Education Planning and Design Architect Jolene Santema. Photo by St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt.

By St. Charles Press Editor Laura Berndt On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 24th, the students and staff of Dover-Eyota Elementary were joined by several guests as they held a celebratory...

Second Annual Color Run Held in Eyota

Photo by St. Charles Press Staff Writer Peter Schuneman.

By St. Charles Press Staff Writer Peter Schuneman Typically running in circles doesn’t rank high on one’s “most eventful activities” list, but in the case of the 500 or more community members who...

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