The fact that the Fillmore County Airport project bid came in significantly higher than the the estimated budget was discussed at the county board’s April 27 meeting. The county received one bid from Everstrong Construction for the T-hangar and taxilane construction project. The bid was about $550,000 higher than the estimated budget for the project of $1,249,602.50. The SEH … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Journal team receives 24 awards
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, Midwest Free Community Papers, conducted their annual awards ceremony. The Midwest Free Community Papers organization consists of a free distribution newspapers and shoppers spanning 11 states in the Midwest. The awards categories for the annual conference are primarily focused on news, advertising, and online presence. From 2018 to 2020, the … [Read more...]
One job, one place, 52 years
Jeff Fowler retired! Fowler hung up his crisp white shirt, Friday, April 30, after 52 years in the retail business. He spent his entire career in Spring Valley, a community of 2,479, working in three locations for three bosses. Dwayne (Squeak) Seeley, owner of Squeak’s IGA, hired 15-year-old Fowler in 1969, who began his career carrying out groceries for the residents of his … [Read more...]
Houston County Library directors present annual report to county commissioners
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom on April 27 for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m. COVID-19 update Heather Myhre, Houston County Public Health, announced, “Houston County has seen an … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff Learning Center offering new Nature Preschool
Parents of preschoolers face a big question: how do we best get our child ready for success in kindergarten? Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center has a creative new answer, one involving fresh air, trees, birds, animals, and maybe even a few bugs! Since last fall, Eagle Bluff — in partnership with Head Start in Fillmore County — has been offering a Nature Preschool for … [Read more...]
Welcome to Loubelle’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shoppe
Local residents and visitors alike will be pleased to stop in to a new business opening in Lanesboro, Minn. After all, we all scream for ice cream! Kim Berekvam, owner of the building, which was most recently leased by Chelsey Clausen to run her business The Bite, and was formerly home to Berekvam’s own business Gil-B’s, was recently faced with a decision. “Chelsey was … [Read more...]
57-year employee ready for new adventures after retiring from Harmony Agri Services
Tuesday, April 20, was a special day for Jim Austin of Harmony. He not only celebrated his 82nd birthday, but also marked the end of a 57-year career with Harmony Agri-Services. As he reflected on his time spent working at the agricultural center, Austin noted many changes as well as expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with so many excellent customers and fellow … [Read more...]
The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development is offering FREE webinars April–June
The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development is offering FREE webinars April-June around the topics of financial parenting and feeding your child. In addition, there are a few stand-alone webinars and a series of webinars being offered in Spanish. Check out these offerings – you can also google the name of the series to find it online: Financial … [Read more...]
Competitive cheerleading teams shine through Glitter Athletics
With a mix of cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics, the symmetry, flow and athletics of competitive cheerleading is thrilling to watch. In 2016, Glitter Athletics brought competitive cheerleading classes to the youth of Fillmore county. “I started Glitter Athletics to provide an opportunity for local kids, including my own, to compete in all-star cheerleading without having to … [Read more...]
New Minnesota Veterans Homes name lead contractors
ST. PAUL, MN – With Federal VA funding recently committed, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is moving ahead on planning for three new State Veterans Homes projects to be located in Bemidji, Montevideo and Preston. Wold Architects & Engineers and Perkins Eastman are the architects for all of the new homes. They have been working on these projects for … [Read more...]