Edgerton to get new branch bank
A new banking option will be available to the residents of Edgerton.
First State Bank Southwest recently applied to the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce and to the Federal Reserve bank to open a branch office in Edgerton, according to the Edgerton Enterprise.
The bank currently has offices in Pipestone, Rushmore, and two locations in Worthington.
The plans call for a new building to be built at 760 Main Street, the former location of the Edgerton Meat Market.
The new bank would include a drive-up window and an ATM machine, neither of which is currently available in Edgerton.
The bank president, Alvin D. Kooiman, grew up in Edgerton and his four children attended Southwest Christian High School.
Career information now available at Rock County Library
The Rock County Library now has another tool for you to use in your search for the perfect career.
The library has the Minnesota Career Information System available to library users.
The system provides education and career information to students and adults involved in career planning.
It helps people make better career decisions by providing resources that contain accurate, comprehensive and current career information, according to Rock County Librarian Glenda Bremer.
There is also a home-use option. Library users can receive a password and explore the MCIS on-line using their home computer.
Historical Society to hold annual meeting
The Rock County Historical Society will have its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, in the Historical Museum.
The Historical Museum, at 123 N. Freeman is the former Masonic Lodge building, one block south of the Hinkly House.
One item on the agenda will be the election of officers. Seats currently occupied by Lee Alexander and Maurice Fitzer are up for re-election. An election for the seat of the late Jim Lewis will also be open.
Notice of the annual meeting also includes updates on the progress of the Hinkly House.
Three rooms on the second floor of the Hinkly House have been plastered and painted.
The floors are scheduled to be refinished this fall.
Both the Hinkly House and the Museum are open June 1 through Labor Day on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 2-4 p.m.
Schedule for Blue Mound Writers Series announced
The Blue Mound Writers Series is gearing up for its ninth season.
The series will again be at the Blue Mounds State Park Interpretive Center, two miles north of Luverne.
The events begin at 7:00 p.m. with live musical presentations by area talent.
Luverne High School students will introduce the authors at 7:30 p.m., after the musical performances.
Featured authors will read from their work for approximately one hour, followed by a book signing.
This year's schedule is:
July 13: Philip Dacey, author of several books of poetry, including "The Deathbed Playboy." Music will be provided by Jim Groth.
July 20: Wayne Fanebust, Sioux Falls, is a lawyer and historian who has written several books detailing histories of the frontier. Music will be performed by Second Wind.
July 27: Kim Ode, columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, will discuss her collection of columns. Ashley, Carly and Dan Bearfield will provide music.
August 3: Thomas Smith, River Falls, Wisconsin, author of several books of poetry, including "The Dark Indigo Current." Music will be performed by Luverne's Chris Nowatzki.
August 10, Jim Heynen, St. Paul, will be making his third appearance at the Series. His work includes several novels for young adults and numerous collections of poetry, including his most recent "The Boys House." Music will be performed by Bill Keitel.
August 17: Bill Holm, author of "Eccentric Islands" and "The Hearts Can Be Filled Anywhere On Earth," will be making his ninth appearance at the Series in nine years. Music will be by The Prairie Dogs.
There is no charge for admission, but a state park sticker is required to get on the State Park grounds.
For more info, call (507) 283-2765.
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