State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the City of Houston has received a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) grant. “This is outstanding news for Houston, and I commend the city and state officials who worked together to make this grant happen,” Davids said. Houston will receive a Drinking Water SRF-Loan of $149,500 for … [Read more...]
The impact of the pandemic
By Rev. James Leonard Spring Valley, Minn. I worked for two summers in college as a commercial roofer. Those two summers were enough to leave me with two lasting impressions. The first, I was happy with my choice to go into the ministry. The second, the nickname “Bright Side” given to me by my coworkers because of my frustrating habit of seeing the bright side of every … [Read more...]
Government this week
Wednesday, April 1 • Chatfield School Board, Forum Room, 7 p.m. • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Monday, April 6 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau The days are getting longer. Do you feel new energy swelling in your heart and mind? Can you hear the trill of the blackbirds singing in your neighborhood? Spring is my favorite season. The world awakes from its slumber and displays its God-given beauty. Last fall, a friend gave me several potted plants that she had been nurturing. I learned that I … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Odilon Cuaquehua-Sanchez, 28, Mabel, Minn.; 3/3/2020, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Brandt Paul Hubal, 62, Circle Pines, Minn.; 3/7/2020, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Brady Patrick McCabe, 24, Harmony, Minn.; 1/1/2020, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay … [Read more...]