Centennial celebration: American Legion, Auxiliary mark 100th anniversary
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary is celebrating their 100th anniversary this month. After being founded in March of 1919 in Paris, France and then being chartered and incorporated by Congress in September, the first Legion convention convened in Minneapolis Nov. 10-12, 1919, at which time they adopted their Constitution. The American Legion’s purpose is for veterans to help other veterans as well as mentor youth, sponsor community programs and advocate patriotism. The American Legion Auxiliary serves the same purpose, giving the family of service members an opportunity to be supportive of veterans through acts of volunteerism, fundraising and event organizing. You may have seen the Fergus Falls auxiliary handing out American flags during Summerfest in celebration of their 100th year. Read Here
Committee studies utility rate increase
Fergus Falls residents can expect to see a 5.5% average increase in their utility rates in 2020 if the Fergus Falls City Council approves a plan introduced Wednesday morning by city finance director Bill Sonmor. Residents paid an average monthly fee of $104.79 in 2019. The proposed monthly rate, if adopted, will climb to $110.59 in 2020. Read here
Valuable quilts stolen from home in Dora Township
The theft of four expensive quilts was reported Monday morning by with a resident living on the 49000 block of 440th Street in Dora Township. Read here
The Week in SPORTS
On Saturday, Fergus Falls swimmer Emilie Carlson joined a long line of Otter swimmers that have advanced to the state meet. Carlson, who has had an impressive sophomore season, finished second at the Section 8A meet in the 200 individual medley. “So exciting,” Carlson said of finding out she qualified for state. “Throughout the season, I have felt pressure in wanting to get to state, but now that I have qualified it feels great and there is much less pressure.” Read here
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