Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

by Travis Fischer

Even more businesses have been ordered closed as the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the state.

As of Tuesday, April 14, there have been 1,899 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state resulting in 49 deaths, more than doubling the 886 cases and 22 deaths from the week prior. With the exception of two, all COVID-19 related deaths have been from people above the age of 60. Fifteen of the people that have died were above the age of 80.

(Above) Carrie Tysdahl with her husband, Troy,  and sons, Tate and Drake.  Not available for the photo is son, Knox.  -Submitted photo

by Michelle Watson

Carrie Tysdahl, of Clear Lake, laughed when asked why someone would choose to do an Ironman triathlon.

“To tell you the truth, when racing, I often ask myself the same question at some point during the race!”

Frank Ahrens, age 92, of Osage, passed away April 13, 2020. No services are planned at this time.

Frank was born in Osage to Lester and Mary (Annis) Ahrens, the first of three sons. He graduated from Shattuck-St. Mary’s School, Minn. and went on to graduate from University of Southern California with a degree in Business Administration.  He married Bonnie Main, in Santa Anna, Calif. on June 4, 1949. They had three children, Frank, Peggy and Medlis.

(Above) Lucky winners, 1995 - These Clear Lake High School students were the lucky winners of prizes donated by area businesses for the 1995 Clear Lake C.A.R.E.S. Post Prom Party.  The winners include (L-R): Chuck Tatro and Casey Schlichting, free tux rentals; April Humberg and Tina Eisenhaurer, $25 gift certificates; Matt Lollar and Derek DeBell, free corsages; and Alexa Russell and Lisa Wegner, free boutonnieres.

by Michelle Watson

25 Years Ago