How many high school students can say this: “This project showed me how much our community members support one another in their businesses and their everyday ventures.” Or, this: “I learned many things about the transportation aspect of life before I came to live here.” Two Houston County students embarked on an ambitious project in 2018 to research how the local work history … [Read more...]
Decoding the Driftless to be shown in Rushford
The “Decoding the Driftless” film will be shown on the big screen at Rushford-Peterson Schools’ Auditorium on February 9 at 4 p.m., beginning with an introduction from one of the film producers, George Howe. Go on a wild ride of adventure above, on, and below the amazing Driftless Region through this film of exploration, released fall 2018. Local Emmy Award-winning filmmakers … [Read more...]
Distinguished U of M professors to speak at Dinner on the Bluff
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is proud to announce its lineup for their 2019 Dinner on the Bluff speaker’s series, now in its 15th year. University of Minnesota professors, Dr. Mark Seeley, Emeritus Professor of Climatology, and Dr. Marla Spivak, Professor in Entomology, will headline this coming year’s events. Dr. Mark Seely will speak on The Future of Farming … [Read more...]
Soaring to the highest rank
Merrill Schroeder of Rushford became a part of an elite group that very few people ever earn their place to join. Merrill became an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Only 4% of all Scouts are granted this rank, which takes years to fulfill. “I’ve been a part of Troop 53 in Rushford since fifth grade,” … [Read more...]
$4.8 million in historical and cultural heritage large grants awarded to organizations statewide
The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 42 historical and cultural heritage large grants ($10,001 and up) in 27 counties, totaling $4,849,057 in FY2019. The grants, awarded once each fiscal year, are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. “Every year we see so many exciting … [Read more...]