By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
In 1949, a massive pageant was held in the Whitewater State Park meadow (then the golf course) to celebrate Minnesota’s centennial anniversary as a...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
A trip out to the Winona County Fairgrounds last week was a trip back in time, as the Winona County Historical Society held its Pioneer School in the little...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Almost a year to the day after the Eyota Volunteer Fire Department held a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and expansion of its fire hall, a...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Happy Birthday Whitewater State Park!
Since January, Whitewater has been celebrating its centennial with special programs that highlight everything the park...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
On July 4, St. Charles celebrated Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show. The family of Margaret Martinson was also in town for a celebration...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Lowell Jabs has been involved with the Winona County Fair for 20 years. The old scale in the large judging area had been there even longer. With the scale...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Four years ago, St. Matthew Community Preschool purchased a bus to help transport students to and from classes. The bus has more than earned its keep over...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
The name may sound slightly silly, but pickleball is sport that is rapidly growing in popularity, particularly among the older generations. Until recently...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
Before Al Timm passed away in January, Rick Vincent of Dice Brothers Racing told him that he planned to hold a motorcycle racing event in his honor.
“He...
By Jill Veerkamp, St. Charles Press Editor
After a beautiful Saturday and Sunday, rainy weather moved into St. Charles just in time for Memorial Day. Starting with sprinkles, and later advancing...