*/ 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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Winona County Sheriff’s Posse retires two

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor The organization of a “volunteer effort” to aid the Sheriff of a county in America became formally known as a posse back to the early 1600’s. The name “posse...

Lewiston Police squad car on the streets with new look with help of young design winner

Joelle Hammann is congratulated by Lewiston Police Chief, Scott Yeiter. Joelle Hammann is a fourth grade student at St. John’s Lutheran School. Joelle created the design that was used on the new Lewiston squad car. Photo by Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor Joelle Hammann was able to see the final product. She leaned into the editor and said...”I didn’t have the red in it but it looks OK. I guess they need to...

Lewiston Altura graduates 40 students in 2015

The graduating class of 2015 is ready to begin a new chapter in life as they sit and reflect on the words shared by fellow classmates. Photo by Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor The graduates walked in to the fanfare and processional of Edward Elgar’s arrangement. 40 graduates proceeded down the center aisle with smiles and pride to...

Memorial Park established at Crossings Center

Joel Hennessey is doing some excavating at the Crossings Center to prepare for the Veterans Memorial landscaping gardens being developed. Photo by Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor We don’t want to tempt fate, but there are signs that summer is well on its way. So what better time to look around the Crossings Center Memorial gardens and...

LA Cardinals State Bound

It’s been an exciting week with the LA Cardinals taking the two wins needed to move them into the State Competition. On June 11th the LA Cardinals will travel to Jordan, Minnesota to compete in the State Championship game against Brandon-Evansville at 12:30 at Mini Met Field. LA Cardinals are seated 5th and Brandon-Evansville are seated 4th. Good Luck LA Cardinals!!!

On Tuesday June 2nd, the Lewiston-Altura boys varsity baseball team needed 2 wins against the Hayfield Vikings to move on to the state tournament. Having lost to them the past Saturday in a very...

Minnesota Gopher coaching staff and Goldie stop in to play a game of kickball with kids

Minnesota Gopher Mascot “Goldie” gives high fives to the Lewiston Altura elementary school students. Goldie and the coaching staff along with other members came to spread the word to kids to get outside and play this summer. Photo By Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor One last spirit day for the Lewiston Elementary school for Principal Dave Riebel was recently contacted by a representative of the University of Minnesota. As...

Lewiston Heartland Day activities planned for June 24-28th mark your calendar for fun times

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor Come and join the fun! The Lewiston Heartland Days will be coming up on June 24-28th with lots of activities and fun in store for all! But first, don’t forget...

Lewiston Kindergartner’s Celebrate EMS

Pictured with Kaylee Bennie is EMT Julie Fleischmann.

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor In honor of EMS Week 2015, Kindergartners at schools in Lewiston participated in a coloring contest! The coloring contest was put on by Lewiston Ambulance EMT...

LA Cards move into next game with determination and focus for Section Championship game

Lewiston-Altura Cardinals and Fillmore Central / Lanesboro battled in the elimination game Saturday, May 30th. And in some nail biting moments the Cardinals came to the top and would take the game so that they now will face off with Hayfield for the Section Championship game on Tuesday, June 2nd at Hudson field in Rochester. Go L-A Cardinals!!! Photo By Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor It was just one intense step at a time. A little patience and a lot of perseverance and the Lewiston Altura Cardinal baseball team moves into the Section...

Kicking Bear keeps kids in the outdoors and brings mission to area kids

Over 100 kids and families from the local area participated in the Kicking Bear event that was hosted at the Lewiston Sportsman’s Club this weekend. Photo by Carol Boynton

By Carol Boynton Lewiston Journal Editor Karen Howell stated, “Put a bow in a kid’s hand and lead their family to the Lord is our mission with the Kicking Bear Ministry. We bring families together...

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