Last resident leaves Renova as store closes after 60 years
RENOVA Minn AP The southern Minnesota town of Renova in Mower County dies last week when Lottie Stern closes the general store she ran for 60 years. Lottie 79 moving to Two Harbors to live near granddaughter. Built 1880 house attached to store. store added 1900 by her parents. Lottie married Herman Stern in 1912. he bought the store from her parents.
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Guthrie News Roundup of Visits and Graduations
Local social notes describe visits by Guthrie area residents to Bemidji and International Falls, graduation events at Bemidji High School, and a new FBI job for Edith. Reminiscences recount Renova store era, historic prices, and journals donated to Mower County Historical Museum.
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Ellen Luther
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