Thrivent finds a new homeDale Slieter, agent for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, has found a new home.Slieter had shared a space with fellow Thrivent rep. Jim Sonntag, but when Sonntag left Thrivent to form a private investment and insurance company with Earl Hanson, Slieter had to move, so Sonntag and Hanson could occupy the former location.The new Thrivent location is just a few doors down, at 109 E. Main, in the Lookin’ Great Beauty Salon.State removes spring load restrictionsThe State of Minnesota announced this week, that it would be lifting the spring load restrictions in the south, southeast and metro frost zones on Friday, May 2.According to MnDOT, the end date is determined by air temperature, precipitation and frost depth of the preceding winter.The freezing weather in southern Minnesota this year was mild compared to most years and compared to the northern part of the state.Spring load restrictions help preserve roadways when the pavement is weakened due to partial thaw conditions and trapped water.MnDOT estimates the restrictions result in an annual savings of more than $10 million.In Minnesota there are about 39,000 miles of paved roads that should be restricted to lower loads during the spring.A busy month at the PalaceThe next couple of weeks will be busy at the Palace Theatre in Luverne.This month’s movie will be "Tuck Everlasting." This Disney film is described as a beautiful family tale about living life, and understanding it.The plot outline of the movie is described as: A young woman meets and falls in love with a young man who is part of a family of immortals.Some of the notable stars in the film include: William Hurt, Sissy Spacek, Ben Kingsley, Amy Irving and Elisabeth Shue.The review on the Internet Movie Data Base Web site gave the movie high marks. Although it was originally developed for 9- to 11-year olds, the reviews described it as a movie that can be enjoyed by all ages.Prairie Arts Chorale to perform at the PalaceThe schedule at the Palace this month will be a little different than in the past months because of a concert performance by the Prairie Arts Chorale.With the movie schedule sharing time with the concert, times for the movies will be altered for the month."Tuck Everlasting" will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Speaking of the PalaceNotices were mailed out this week for the 2003 Blue Mound Area Theatre annual meeting.The board is planning an early morning celebration of their continuing efforts to restore the Palace Theatre to its original glory.The agenda will also include reports on the structural analysis of the Palace Theatre building, the marketing feasibility study and financial report.Election of board member officers will be held.The meeting will be at 7 a.m. Monday, May 5, at the Rock County Library. Along with free coffee and rolls, a drawing will be held for a 2003 calendar. The calendar, entitled "Minnesota Places", features a photo of the Palace on its May page.Publisher Roger Tollefson can be reached by e-mail at tolly@star-herald.com
