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Caring for area pets
Clarks Grove Vet Clinic takes care of all types of animals, including both livestock and companion animals
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Conger named after Iowa representative
Conger, known as “the biggest little town in Minnesota,” was named after a man from Iowa named E.H. ...
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Hollandale had as many as 400 farm families at the start
Hollandale was started as a dream of George H. Payne of Payne Investment Co. in 1918, after he ...
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Emmons incorporated in 1899
Emmons was named after G.H. Emmons, who first came to the land in 1856. Two years later, a ...
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A tool to improve communication
Language line helps officers talk with residents who speak other languages
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Bricelyn at first named Brice
Named for John Brice, a businessman from Mason City who helped establish the rail lines in the area, ...
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Providing fun for younger families
Group of Freeborn residents raise money for playground after new families move to town
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Clothes Closet making an impact
Nonprofit thrift store’s mission is to love God, serve others
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Teacher allows various seating options in the classroom, sees success
ALDEN — Stephanie Hallman wants each of her students to have a comfortable classroom conducive to learning. For ...
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Women of Today group fills community needs in Glenville
GLENVILLE — A group of area women have found fellowship while giving back to the community. The Minnesota ...
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Albert Lea nonprofit plays a vital part
Cedar Valley Services provides vocational training for about 150 people with disabilities in Freeborn County
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Manchester named after another town in Illinois
The village of Manchester was originally platted in 1882 by Ole Peterson and was again platted and surveyed ...
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Carrying on a longtime Ellendale mainstay
ELLENDALE — New owners purchased Ellendale Cafe in January with hopes of continuing a longstanding business in the ...
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Becker Auto adds towing to its services
HAYWARD — Since opening the doors to Becker Auto in 1989, Mark Becker has offered Hayward and the ...
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Investing in 2 local grocery stores
Two years ago, Casey Connor bought David’s Foods in Lake Mills after working in the grocery store industry ...
