Lanesboro student Claire Pieper will be a senior at Lanesboro this fall. She is a motivated individual that has a lot of ideas, ranging from trying to find the right college and career for herself, to starting a non-profit organization someday, according to Rochelle Gathje, FCCLA advisor. This is evident with her recent accomplishments in FCCLA (Family, Career and Community … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
College News
Graduations Spring 2017 • Briar Cliff: Jonathon Hanson, Preston, Master of Arts in Kinesiology and Human Performance • Graceland University: Danielle Linder, Rushford, Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) •Gustavus Adolphus College: Bailey Hilgren, Chatfield, Biology, Music Honors, Magna Cum Laude • Knox College: Kristina Mengis, Mabel, Studio Art, … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
MINNESOTA, MN, July 17- Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have not moved in the past week, averaging $2.20/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.24/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bryan Joseph Boland, 34, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/20/2017, Leaky Loads, Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Angela Leigh Danielson, 44, St. Charles, Minn.; 4/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Bronson Matthew Hahn, 18, Preston, Minn.; 6/21/2017, Lights on Implement of Husbandry – Front and Rear Lights Required, Fine $50, Total … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: I noticed a dog that was in a vehicle the other day at a local business parking lot and the occupants were not around. I was wondering what I should have done. With the recent warm weather, I can imagine the temperature inside the car must have been dangerously high for that dog. Is there a law against this? Answer: The law states that a person may not leave a pet … [Read more...]
Pitch the Commissioner event to be held in Preston
Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger is hitting the road for the sixth summer in a row to hold “Pitch the Commissioner” events around the state. He invites community members to share their best ideas about how to improve health in their community while playing a friendly game of horseshoes. Fillmore County Public Health will host a pitch event at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...]
SWCD forestry field day at Forestville State Park July 26
On July 26, 2017, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a field day to explore the benefits of using fire for vegetation management at Forestville State Park, 21071 County 118, Preston, Minn. The event is being held in partnership with MN DNR, MN Tree Farm Association, MN Forestry Association and High Point Realty. The tour will begin at 6 … [Read more...]
Root River Outfitters under new ownership
Just as summer is in full swing and many people are enjoying time in the water, the new owners of Root River Outfitters in Lanesboro, Minn., are getting their feet wet as well. Caleb Rissman, along with his parents, Kevin and Holly Rissman, purchased the business because “it’s something Caleb has had an interest in for probably three or four years,” says Holly. They were … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton school board member resigns
Mabel-Canton School Board member Jeff Rein resigned his position effective immediately. A reason for his resignation was not given. Rein had been serving on the board since January 2015, with his term to expire in January 2019. The board added his resignation to its July 18 meeting agenda. A motion was made and approved to accept his resignation and thanked Rein for his … [Read more...]
Kingsland aims to join Southeast Conference
In the first full board meeting since Superintendent John McDonald’s departure, the Kingsland School Board met in regular session July 17, with all regular members in attendance: Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Ann Oeltjen, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Heather Betts, along with Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich. The board discussed the possibility of leaving the Three … [Read more...]