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‘Tin, Rust & Harmony’ owner Jones facing new charges

Friday, December 9, 2022 9:44 pm

New felony charges were filed in Fillmore County, Minn., against Mindy Jones of Waterloo, formerly of Waukon, and Harmony, Minn., Dec. 6. Jones is the subject of several charges stemming back several months. 

Deer hunting the Driftless Stay alert to poachers and report

Thursday, December 8, 2022 2:53 pm

In the Driftless area, avid hunters are spoiled by having some of the best quality deer in the nation. Hunters travel from every state to hunt this area and pay for the privilege. With this high level of expectation, there can also be an increased risk of poaching.

Peer Recovery Zone focuses on mental health with a personal touch

Monday, December 5, 2022 2:36 pm

Mother-daughter team unique in Iowa

From a buffalo bur oak to Highlandville stream beds

Friday, November 25, 2022 8:22 pm

The story of a tree that led to betterment of the area’s natural resources

From a buffalo bur oak to Highlandville stream beds

Friday, November 25, 2022 8:22 pm

The story of a tree that led to betterment of the area’s natural resources

Another local nursing facility faces closure

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 10:38 pm

After several difficult years and many obstacles faced, Cresco’s Country Winds Manor – known locally as the Patty Elwood Center and Donald Lundak Assisted Living Center – will close its doors as of Jan. 6, 2023. 

Driftless Home and Harvest: World Brown Swiss Breeders’ Association Conference puts focus on the Driftless region

Friday, November 18, 2022 7:47 pm

“I know we served 375 for lunch that day, and not everyone ate,” reported Barb. “We had 17 countries represented on our farm that day. And we’ve had long-time friends in the industry come and stay with us afterwards as well.” 

Courthouse restoration project nearing completion

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 4:24 pm

Many community members took the opportunity to see the eagles up close, as well as take photos and touch the eagles. 

Mindy Jones felony trial update

Friday, October 28, 2022 9:10 pm

Jones entered a guilty plea in August of this year to the first felony Theft by Swindle charges related to a fraudulent raffle in August and September 2021.

Modeling their new guesthouse after a 150-year old homestead

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 5:15 pm

Joe and Cindy Forrer of rural Chatfield, Minn. looked into modular home construction for their guesthouse and have not once regretted their decision.