Kayakers rescued
Sibley County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with other law enforcement, rescued a family of four who got stuck while kayaking Saturday on the Minnesota River. The call for help came at approximately 5:00 p.m.. It was reported that the family was stuck along a tree in the river, and was unable to free themselves due…
Read More25th anniversary of Islanders’ big season
This past weekend marked the 25th anniversary of Gaylord’s spectacular run in the Class C State Amateur Baseball Tournament. The Islanders forced a second championship game but eventually finished runnerup to Plato in front of a record crowd at Glencoe. For the complete story, see the Sept. 9th issue of The Hub.
Read MoreNever forget their sacrifice and service
This Saturday will mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The September 9th issue of The Hub features a couple of area soldiers that served in Iraq. Pick up your issue today or subscribe on-line to read the story.
Read MoreVolleyballers win opener
Sibley East’s volleyball team opened its season by sweeping Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop last week. For more on the Lady Wolverines, see the Sept. 9th issue of The Hub.
Read MoreComing down
A bit of Gaylord history will be taken down later this month. Gaylord Fire Chief Justen Rose said his department plans to hold a practice burn at this retired apartment complex on Saturday, Sept. 18th. The structure was initially build as homes for Veterans returning from World War II. A more complete story will…
Read MoreVirgil E. Heimkes – 83
Virgil E. Heimkes, age 83, of Brownton, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his home in Brownton. Private Family Service will be held at a later date with interment in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. The Rev. R. Allan Reed will officiate. Virgil Ervin Heimkes was born on December 1, 1937,…
Read MoreMarlin Grack – 71
Marlin Henry Grack, age 71, of Glencoe, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral service was held Friday, August 27, 2021 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, with internment following in the church cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, August 27, 2021, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe.…
Read MoreDelores M. Jackson – 97
Delores M. Jackson, age 97, of Gaylord passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington. Funeral Service will be Thursday, September 2, 2021, 11 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in the Gaylord City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 7…
Read MoreMarcie Kloempken – 85
Marcie Ann Kloempken, 85, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Funeral Service was on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 11 a.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA. The Nurses Honor Guard began the service with the Nightingale Tribute to honor Marcie’s years as a nurse.…
Read MoreBernette H. Uecker – 94
Bernette H. Uecker, age 94 of Green Isle passed away Saturday, August 28,2021 at the Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 1st at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to service time Wednesday all…
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