*/ 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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The secret is out... Shirley Rinn is a BIG Price is Right Winner!

Shirley Rinn with Drew Carey on the Price is Right that aired on television on Friday, February 26th.

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor 78 year old, Shirley Rinn has been holding a secret for months! “I can’t tell you how good it feels to be able to share my big surprise!” reflected Shirley...

S.P.Y. kids attend Youth Quake at Wisconsin Dells

Youth Quake at the Wisconsin Dells celebrated God with 535 other teenagers over the past weekend, February 19th-21st. St. Paul’s Youth kept the spirit alive and growing. The speaker this year, Brian Wallace, the author of “The Salem Trilogy”, hung out with us for the weekend. Brian was amazing! Brian was the best speaker we’ve heard at a Quake or Quake/Zone.

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor The St. Paul’s Youth attended the Youth Quake Convention at the Wisconsin Dells this weekend, February 19th-21st with hundreds of other youth. “It was so...

Grant of $2500 for Tech and Engineering education for LAHS

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor The Technology / Engineering Education Department is looking for your support! Joel Ellinghuysen, LAHS Technology/Engineering instructor has recently won a...

Fire burns down Legends Bar and Grill establishment in Rollingstone

Legends Bar & Grill of Rollingstone owned by Andy and Jessica Kreidermacher burned to the ground on Saturday, February 20th. Photos by Carol Boynton

Lewiston Journal Editor A call in the early morning hours of Saturday around 3:00 a.m. came in stating flames were shooting from the roof of the century old building of Legends Sports Bar and Grill...

Thunder Valley Riders Turn Out in Memory of Pete

Out in the fridgid weather of a -18 the Thunder Valley riders met up again this year in memory of their friend, Pete Reps. Many meeting up at the Lewiston Kwik Trip while others meet up on their over 100 miles trek through the hills and valleys of the area. Lee Rain, Cody Rain, Collin Rain, Bus Hackbarth, Ethan Hackbarth, Cody Hackbarth, Greg and Tammy Reps, Tammi Reps, Taylor and Morgan Reps, Hunter Nelson, Steve O’Brien, Dan Vail, Chad Knutson, Sheldon Goree, Gary Heim, and Andy Miles met up in Lewiston

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor For the past three years the Thunder Valley Snowmobile Riders have met up in memory of their long time friend and family member, Pete Reps. Pete died of...

Judy Jamieson, past elementary teacher leaves her mark

Judy Jamieson- Memorial service to be this week.

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor Judy Jamieson, age 78, passed away peacefully with family beside her on January 9th after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A long-time resident...

MN Honor Society students giving back to community

Lewiston-Altura Minnesota Honor Society meets throughout the week with their advisor, Ms. Laura Noll and set up schedules to go out in the community students include: From left: Mary Bronk, Alli Bronk, Ms. Laura Noll, Calli Brouwer, Mya Kessler, Josie Greden, Ally Haake, Liz Prigge, Ashton Haake, Gwen Peterson, Peyton Schumacher, Brady Lange, Holly McElmury, Thomas Hennessy, Ross Herber, Lincoln Spitzer. Not pictured: Allison Averbeck and Derek Salwey Derek Salwey. Photo by Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor Membership in our local MHS (Minnesota Honor Society)chapter is based upon outstanding leadership,scholarship, character, and service. Lewiston Altura...

College Sign On

Lewiston Altura students signing on for college sports are Hunter Brommerick for RCTC in baseball, Cullin Neeck signing on at St. Mary’s University for basketball and Landon Kieffer signing on to play baseball for RCTC. Each of the boy’s parents are standing behind each of their sons, Christy and Adam Brommerick, Deanna and Jeremy Neeck and Niki and Mark Kieffer. Photo by Carol Boynton

Three students of Lewiston Altura High School are taking advantage of signing on with their college and will be playing baseball and basketball in their selected colleges. Cullin Neeck signed on with...

Altura Lions Cancer Breakfast a success

Coming in for more pancakes served up by the Altura Lions!

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor The Altura Lions have served the community by providing hundreds of hours in community services. Accomplished numerous benefits for others. And gives members...

Christmas Present Turned Treasure for Sam Mundt

Brad Paisley looks into Sam eyes and gives him his signed guitar.

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor Sam Mundt, son of Erica and Casey Mundt got tickets to the Brad Paisley concert for Christmas. It was his first concert ever and he had seats right by the...

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