Green Isle News

Share + Nov 3, 2009 11:09 pm US/Central Reporting Bill Hudson GREEN ISLE, Minn. 1 of 1 On Nov.

The Minnesota Prairie Line has been ridden for over 100 years, and many of the rails are just as old.They're celebrating a milestone this week... but as News 12's Erick Lind tells us...they're also using the opportunity to raise awareness about a much-needed upgrade.

Marie Agnes Brazil, age 89 of Green Isle passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at her residence.

Bridget Opitz of Albertville was among the 30 or so volunteers who came to the Dahlke farm in rural Green Isle Saturday to help Hands for Harvest.

Harvest day at a Green Isle farm means more fresh produce for local food shelves.

Growing up in rural Minnesota, Travis Dahlke cherished the time he spent alone with his grandfather as the curious boy and the quiet man worked side by side every spring planting potatoes and peas.

At a time when the economy is causing many businesses to go on a spending freeze, Crow River Harley-Davidson in Delano is revving up for a renovation.

An infusion of $2.5 million in federal economic stimulus funding puts a small railroad that serves Sibley County within striking distance of a big goal.

Submitted by Mathias Baden on August 8, 2009 - 3:00pm. Jeff and Emily Strack of Jordan are pleased to announce the birth of their third son, Aiden William Strack.

Submitted by Mathias Baden on August 8, 2009 - 3:00pm. Jeff and Emily Strack of Jordan are pleased to announce the birth of their third son, Aiden William Strack.

Girl, 3, Loses Cancer Battle Share + Jul 31, 2009 9:06 am US/Central Girl, 3, Loses Cancer Battle APPLE VALLEY, Minn.

Girl, 3, Loses Cancer Battle Share + Jul 31, 2009 9:06 am US/Central Girl, 3, Loses Cancer Battle APPLE VALLEY, Minn.

What would you do if doctors told you, your child only has a month to live? That's what doctors told a family in Apple Valley.

About five years ago, the River Bend Education District went through strategic planning sessions that identified building needs as the top priority for the district.

Lee Patrick Brazil, 67, formerly of Green Isle, died Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.

Larry Tise, age 53, of Melrose, formerly of New Ulm and Hutchinson, died Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Melrose Area Hospital from complications of lung cancer.

Claude Budahn, 77, of New Ulm, was called home to his Heavenly Savior on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at his daughter's home in Cottage Grove, after a courageous battle with cancer.