Butter Kernel News Today

Donald R Schmitz, age 81, of Park Rapids MN passed away peacefully September 27, 2022. Don was born in Faribault, MN and graduated from Faribault High School. He and his wife, Lorraine (Biessener) Schmitz, were married for 61 years and raised 3 children in Circle Pines MN. When they retired, they moved to Akeley MN and spent 18 years enjoying life at their lake home. In 2013, they moved to Oak Grove, MN, and after Lorraine passed earlier this year, Don moved to Park Rapids.

Faribault Water Tower Logos, Beans, Blankets, Blue Cheese The Faribault City Council recently discussed what logos should be on the new water tower coming to Northwest Faribault.  Mayor Kevin Voracek told KDHL listeners this morning the project completion date is the end of 2023. I suggested one side be a picture of a Tilt-A-Whirl, another a Faribo Woolen Mill blanket.  You could add a can of Faribo Foods Butter Kernel corn or a brick of Caves of Faribault Blue Cheese. The current proposal is...