Zumbro Falls News

By Elizabeth Baier - Minnesota Public Radio News via Associated Press Posted : Sunday Jan 24, 2010 10:32:41 EST ST.

Places have memories.In nearly 35 years of driving the region's back roads, it's almost impossible not to go too far without remembering someone I've met there, people who have shared their hopes, happiness or horrors.Recently, seeing three large colorful parrots in a large cage near Fremont triggered one memory.

If you go What: Mary Cutrufello in concert When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Oak Center General Store, on U.S. 63 between Lake City and Zumbro Falls Tickets: $15, patrons pay what they can afford, with a minimum of $5. To check on ticket availability, call 753-2080. Mary Cutrufello 's name might ring a bell.

A barn that housed around 60 cows is a total loss after a fire Friday morning. The fire started in the 30-foot by 60-foot structure at around 9 a.m., said Zumbro Falls Fire Chief Dan Preble.

Buying and selling items on Etsy.com has made Jen Clark a fan of the Web site that features handmade, vintage and repurposed merchandise.

Tails will wag when these gifts for the family dog are opened on Christmas. Pet supply stores in the region have holiday-themed sweaters and collars for the canines as well as more practical items such as chew toys made from water buffalo hide and pet beds.

A mass-transit system that uses small, futuristic-looking electric cars to whisk passengers to individualized destinations is getting another look from state and local officials.

Motorists faced delays on U.S. 14 between Winona and Stockton this morning after a crash involving two semis on the Stockton Hill at about 8 a.m. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, maintenance crews will be clearing debris for at least two hours.

Consensus reached on Rose Street pathway OWATONNA - The Owatonna City Council informally agreed to go forward with the Rose Street Pathway Proposal, with the idea that it will be constructed in 2010.

Marlena Keller and Jamie Judisch of Zumbro Falls, a daughter. To submit a birth notice, call 285-7791 or send an e-mail to news@postbulletin.com, with "birth notices" in the subject line.

Kevin Siewert is a dairy farmer, but when hundreds of people came to visit in early July, they weren't there for a milking demonstration.

Kevin Siewert is a dairy farmer, but when hundreds of people came to visit in early July, they weren't there for a milking demonstration.

Ralph Wiebusch, of rural Zumbro Falls, has restored hundreds of windmills. Thirty-two restored windmills are on display next to his home, a place known as Wiebusch Windmill Haven.

Ralph Wiebusch, of rural Zumbro Falls, has restored hundreds of windmills. Thirty-two restored windmills are on display next to his home, a place known as Wiebusch Windmill Haven.

SOUTH TROY What other hymns should we sing? In the back of the South Troy American Heritage Community Church, Jim Erickson raised a hand that shook a bit with age.