Anita Sylvia (Hovde) Anderson, currently of Rushford, moved out of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home on January 6, 2018, and went to join her husband, Johnny (John Peter-JP) in heaven. She thought that after 21 years he would have completed all house repairs and have the garden planted. Anita was born June 12, 1918, in Rushford to John Peter and Hazel (Torgerson) Hovde. She … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2018
Home Sweet Home Cafe and Cakery opens
After spending their vacations in beautiful Lanesboro, Minn., each year and not wanting to leave when it was time to go, Alan and Elizabeth (“Liz”) Mason are finally “Home Sweet Home” in every sense of the phrase, especially with the launch of their new business, Home Sweet Home Cafe and Cakery in Lanesboro. The Mason family, which includes Alan and Liz, along with their … [Read more...]
Spice things up with Bowls and Brews
The only thing better than a warm cup of chili on a cold winters day is several cups of chili varieties along with your favorite refreshment. The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Bowls and Brews Chili Cook-Off on January 20, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. at the Preston Servicemen’s Club. Formerly known as the Chili Cook-Off and Candlelight Ski, the event has … [Read more...]
Wykoff to offer open gym and walking
Approximately 10 citizens were in the audience for the Wykoff City Council meeting that was held on January 8, with all council members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Deputy Clerk Luann Hare, Mary Sackett, and Richard Gleason). City Clerk Becky Schmidt was absent. Richard Gleason updated the council on his efforts at arranging for Wykoff … [Read more...]
Snowy owl irruption blankets the area
By Karla Bloem Executive Director of the International Owl Center Five snowy owls in Brice Prairie. Two in Winona. Another in Rochester. Another by Trempealeau. And probably many more I don’t know about. It’s safe to say that the big wave of snowy owls moving south this winter has blanketed our area. Why does this happen? People used to think it was due to a shortage of … [Read more...]
Letter about Original haul route is enough
To the Editor, Fillmore County is considering granting extra haul routes for the Rein frac sand mine near Highland. The original route toward Winona that was agreed to in 2013 is still open, available and not fully utilized. Extra routes mean extra troubles for locals. I drive through Trempealeau County, Wis., a couple times a week. My route includes a section of state … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, January 16 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 17 • Kingsland School Board, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 18 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning & Zoning Commission, Courthouse, 7 … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator After a long break from this article, Recycling 101 is back with a new author. LaVerne Paulson has officially retired and we want to wish him the best with his retirement and thank him for his service to Fillmore County! Having grown up adjacent to Fillmore County in Olmsted, I have been trying to figure out where to start with … [Read more...]
Peterson enforcing ordinances; looks to further review
The January 10 Peterson Council meeting packed in standard annual designations, as well as several items of review. For the most part, everything remains the same as in 2017 including liability coverage, Friends of Peterson usage of municipal locations, application of a Southeast Minnesota Arts Council grant, polling places and election judges. Items pulled for additional … [Read more...]
Mabel finalizing daycare center specifications
At its January 10 meeting, Mayor Jim Westby reported to the city council that the final plans and spec book for the daycare center should be ready by the end of the month. “The electrical, plumbing, wood and shingles are getting finalized,” Westby said. “Once that’s done, we will have a final spec book that can go out for bids.” Kirsten Wyffels, Economic Development Authority … [Read more...]