Veteran service officer shares what holiday means to her 11/11/2008 PEOPLE Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Veterans Day is a day Americans, as well as people of other nations, set aside to honor those who have served in the military. This year, an entire week, Nov. 9 through 15, has been designated as "National Veterans Awareness Week" in the hopes of developing educational programs focused on the contr... View
	Find hidden treasures during Iowa art tour 10/14/2008 COMMUNITY Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- The 11th annual Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour, running Oct. 10 to 12, brings to life an inspiration by Pablo Picasso stating that, "The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place; from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spid... View
	Simulator provides 'practice' at 911 emergency call 10/02/2008 COMMUNITY Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Put yourself in this situation: There's been an accident. You need to call emergency personnel to get them to the scene.... View
	Peace Corps experience continues to unite volunteers 09/02/2008 CLUB AND ASSOCIATIONS Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Just a few short weeks ago, the home of Joanie and Dave Wissing, of Cherry Grove, was the site of a very unique reunion - a Peace Corps reunion.... View
	Fillmore County History Center has new bicycle exhibit 08/05/2008 COMMUNITY Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- "Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do, I'm half crazy, all for the love of you...it won't be a stylish marriage, I can't afford a carriage, but you'll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two..."... View
	Experience magic under the stars at Ye Old Gray Barn 07/15/2008 ENTERTAINMENT Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- The stars in the sky will be twinkling as will the eyes of a young princess as she dances the night away with the prince of her dreams. The Ye Olde Opera House (YOOH) in Spring Grove is proud to present its 30th musical under the stars, "Cinderella."... View
	Habitat for Humanity set to make impact in Rushford area 06/17/2008 COMMUNITY Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- The Rushford area community has spirit and a good work ethic. It's something organizers at Habitat for Humanity in Winona had noticed over the years, as they thought about bringing the group to the Root River valley.... View
	Area communities set summer concerts 06/10/2008 ENTERTAINMENT Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- A sure sign of summer is the sight of people-clad lawn chairs gathered around the gazebo in Viking Memorial Park in Spring Grove, Selvig Park in Harmony and in Caledonia as well as near the Chatfield band stand in the Chatfield City Park. These communities are hosting summer music-in-the-park conce... View
	Bluff Country Studio Art Tour full of treasures ready to be discovered 04/24/2008 COMMUNITY Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- rt enthusiasts will converge on the Bluff Country area this weekend to travel through the hills and valleys discovering art treasures that can be found within galleries and studios throughout southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.... View
	'OrganStravaganza' to showcase Trinity Lutheran pipe organ 03/25/2008 ART AND CULTURE Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Hearing a pipe organ played to its full potential is nothing but breathtaking. Having four well-known organists in one building on one afternoon playing some of their favorite selections is an event that shouldn't be missed.... View
	OrganStravaganza to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church 03/25/2008 HOBBY Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Hearing a pipe organ played to its full potential is nothing but breathtaking. Having four well-known organists in one building on one afternoon playing some of their favorite selections is an event that shouldn?t be missed.... View
	Wykoff man uses skills to create gift for granddaughter 02/12/2008 PEOPLE Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Once upon a time, in a land not far, far away, a man fell off the roof of a three-story house. ... View
	Artists find great appeal in Cornucopia program 01/15/2008 ART AND CULTURE Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Morgan Grayce Willow, current artist in residence at the Cornucopia Art Center in Lanesboro, is one in an increasingly long line of emerging artists to thank the center for its advancement in their careers.... View
	Local bird enthusiasts partner on new book 12/18/2007 PEOPLE Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Nancy Overcott of Canton has a passion for birds and is constantly watching for them and seeking them out, but even so, there are two or three birds featured in her newest book, "50 Uncommon Birds of the Upper Midwest," that even she has never encountered.... View
	Family's love of 'blonds' helps form strong bonds 12/11/2007 ACCOMPLISHMENT Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- The Apenhorst family's hobby extends beyond the buildings of the farm Lynn and Lisa own south of Spring Valley. It reaches both back into the past and forward into the future of this "Apenhorst - Paulsen" family. An interesting aspect of belonging with those who work with draft horses is that a con... View
	Larry Wolfs has creative talent with a chain saw and chunk of log 11/26/2007 HUMAN INTEREST Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Bears, eagles, deer, fish, moose, buffalo, Santa Claus, wizards, Indians, sea captains, wood spirits, cabins and trees, and more?. ... View
	Hearts & Hands Alliance making a difference 11/13/2007 SMALL TOWN LIFE Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- When the leaders of several organizations come together to form a united force addressing a common goal, tasks are bound to be completed quickly and efficiently. Such a group, the Hearts & Hands Alliance, gathered at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in early September with one purpose in mind: To becom... View
	Area couple turns found rocks into artful treasures 11/01/2007 HUMAN INTEREST Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Roger and Elaine Wolfe?s hobby is truly petrifying. ... View
	Painting hobby revived by retired Spring Grove citizen 10/22/2007 HOBBY Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Creating a cornfield, envisioning a bird?s eye view, giving depth and detail to a scene, are among the challenges Sylvan Hauser has faced and overcome on canvas with his creative mind, oil paints and a paintbrush.  ... View
	Readers decide ?Best of Bluff Country? 10/08/2007 COMMUNITY Bluff Country Reader / STPNS Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- The results are in! Readers in Bluff Country have voiced their opinions for the Bluff Country Reader?s third annual Best of Bluff Country contest. They gave input on everything from favorite foods like pizza, steak and ice cream to favorite places to bike, hike and camp. ... View