Brian Lund retires as Republican Journal publisher

After 40 years with the Republican Journal in Darlington, Brian Lund has retired. Lund also worked in the advertising department for a number of years until he was named Publisher of the Republican Journal in 1983.

Gregory A. Smith dies at 75

Gregory Arthur Smith, 75, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home in Stevens Point, WI. After college Greg and his family returned to Austin MN where he started his career in the newspaper business as an advertising salesman at the Austin Daily Herald where his father worked as publisher.

Life-changing experiences along Geneva Lake

Today, just a few minutes removed from the region’s prime tourist spaces, hundreds of youngsters in serene settings are playing, learning, building character and making connections that may change their lives forever.

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