Sherrie Pechan has worked for the Steele County Times since January 2020, acting as an “essential employee” during the COVID days. She handles communication through phone and email; subscriptions; billing and customer service.

Pechan was born in Missouri, grew up in Illinois and made her way to Minnesota for work after college. She liked it enough to stay for the next 57 years.

Her family owned and operated Antler Lodge in Big Fork, Minn., for several years. Pechan retired from Mayo Clinic before coming to work for the Times.

She lives in Blooming Prairie with her dog, but loves traveling to warmer climates and spending time with her family and friends.