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Life stories : 'Birdman' had passion for avian husbandry
... husband, Dan, continue to show the unusual black Vienna pigeons they got from Ewer. Ewer was born and raised in Bird Island, Minn., which is neither an island nor a haven for birds since all of the marsh trees were cut down decades ago and the ... Comment?
Life stories : 'Birdman' had passion for avian husbandry
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... husband, Dan, continue to show the unusual black Vienna pigeons they got from Ewer. Ewer was born and raised in Bird Island, Minn., which is neither an island nor a haven for birds since all of the marsh trees were cut down decades ago and the ... Comment?
Foley district searches for superintendent
... started his education career as a sixth-grade teacher in Fergus Falls. He was a principal in Maynard, Olivia and Bird Island-Lake Lillian and Cambridge. He served seven years as superintendent in Eden Valley-Watkins before moving to Foley in 2002. Comment?
Foley school board starts superintendent search
... started his education career as a sixth-grade teacher in Fergus Falls. He was a principal in Maynard, Olivia and Bird Island-Lake Lillian and Cambridge. He served seven years as superintendent in Eden Valley-Watkins before moving to Foley in 2002. Comment?
... Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 21, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bird Island. Visitation will be held Friday from 5 8 p.m. at the Hughes Funeral Home in Hector, with a 7 p.m. Prayer Service. Visitation ... Comment?
Support for Renville Co. wind energy proposal is on the rise
... to develop a 40-megawatt wind farm by erecting 20 large turbines a ' each rated for 2 megawatts a ' in Norfolk, Bird Island and Palmyra townships in the heart of Renville County. The C-BED designation would help the company market its wind power to ... Comment?
NDSCS lineman Caspers commits to Iowa State
... Dakota State College of Science offensive lineman Jon Caspers has committed to play football at Iowa State. From Bird Island, Minn., the 6-foot-6, 280-pound Caspers was also being recruited by Washington State. NDSCS (6-5) plays Joliet Junior ... Comment?
Navy beans making growers smile this year
... to kill all growth. ... no more than 18 percent moisture at harvest or the load is rejected." Rich Elbert, Bird Island-area producer, grew 338 acres of navy beans and averaged over 3,200 pounds salable beans per acre. "Yields were great. I'm ... Comment?
Lester Frassel, age 86, of Bird Island, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Olivia. Comment?
Area Weather: Are dry conditions coming this weekend?
... is just around the corner. WEATHER HISTORY In 1916 a three day blizzard ended in Minnesota. The temperature at Bird Island fell from a warm 65 degrees to a bone chilling 13 degrees! WEATHER FACT It snows more in the Grand Canyon than it does in ... Comment?
Police: Man Tried to Grab Child at Renville Co. Fair
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Police in Bird Island are investigating reports of a suspicious man following children around the Renville County Fair on Aug. Comment?
The Bird Island Police Department is asking for the publics help for anyone who has information of a suspicious person seen at the Renville County Fair. Comment?
Bird Island Police Department Investigating Possible Attempted Kidnapping
The Bird Island Police Department is investigating after reports that man at the Renville County fair allegedly attempted to grab a child from behind a stage and followed some children around the fairgrounds.The police department says the incidents were reported to have happened early Friday evening.They say authorities from across the area ... 1 comment
Renville County wind project gathering support
BIRD ISLAND a ' A proposal to develop a 20- to 26-turbine wind farm in Renville County has reached an important milestone, according to its sponsors. Comment?
Renville County wind project gathering support
... a 20- to 26-turbine wind farm in Renville County has reached an important milestone, according to its sponsors. BIRD ISLAND a ' A proposal to develop a 20- to 26-turbine wind farm in Renville County has reached an important milestone, according to ... Comment?
... parts of the Twin Cities Metro area produced heavy rainfall and hail. Baseball size hail was reported south of Bird Island in Renville County about 70 miles west of the Twin Cities. Very heavy rainfall over 1" in less than 60 minutes along with some ... Comment?
Pondering the senior bowling tour
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... water. Rainfall amounts averaged under .25" for most neighborhoods, with reports of 1/2 to nearly 3" hail. In Bird Island 2.75" diameter (roughly baseball size) covered the ground! A funnel cloud was spotted over Norwood/Young America, a rope-like ... Comment?
Olivia soldier remembered as typical teen, wanted to be police officer
... at the Olivia St Aloysius Cemetery on Monday afternoon as they wait to honor the soldier with a rifle salute. BIRD ISLAND - Army National Guard Spc. James Wertish was remembered at his funeral Monday morning as a young man who "raised a little hell ... Comment?
Members of the Patriot Guard line the street Monday in front of St. Marya s Catholic Church in Bird Island during the funeral of Spc. Comment?
Minnesota says goodbye to Olivia soldier
... looking down from above. R.I.P Spc. James Wertish. Close comment Add your own comment More from Local + Metro BIRD ISLAND, Minn. - A Minnesota National Guardsman killed in Iraq is being remembered as someone who was willing to lay down his life for ... Comment?