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Recycling 101 Hazardous waste disposal options

May 2, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Drew Hatzenbihler

By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator Fillmore County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection event is nearly here! This year’s event will be on Tuesday, May 3 from 11 a.m. until 3p.m. I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone of some helpful tips for this event and also to give you some other options for hazardous waste disposal that exist within the … [Read more...]

Give blood during National Minority Health Month Mini-health screening, gift card and chance at travel trailer camper for donors

April 25, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Red Cross

April is National Minority Health Month — a time to raise awareness about health disparities that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority populations. The American Red Cross is reminding blood donors it’s critically important to maintain a stable blood supply this spring to support those with chronic illnesses and other blood needs in the U.S.  Blood transfusions … [Read more...]

Fillmore County declares state of emergency

April 25, 2022 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Emergency Manager/Deputy Don Kullot described the damage resulting from the April 12 storm at a special meeting of the Fillmore County Board held on April 19. Already, damage estimates that qualify for public assistance have exceeded the necessary threshold of $43,500 required by the state. Preliminary numbers from MiEnergy are at least $50,000. MiEnergy and other damages in … [Read more...]

Cub Scout Pack 53 food shelf donation drive a success

April 18, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - R-P distance learning getting high marks

Cub Scout Pack 53 of the Rushford Peterson area recently held a food shelf donation drive, and is thankful for the generous donations to the Rushford Food Shelf. Pack 53 is also appreciative of the many area businesses that hosted donation cups to raise money. This donation drive raised $1,166.32 for the food shelf. … [Read more...]

Celebrate spring and help save lives by giving blood Red Cross T-shirt for those who come to give April 1-18

April 4, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Red Cross

MANKATO, MN, March 22, 2022 – It’s officially spring! As the weather warms up and the latest COVID-19 surge continues to slow, many people are looking forward to meeting up with family and friends. At the start of this new season, the American Red Cross encourages the community to play an important role in helping save lives by making blood donation part of their spring … [Read more...]

Harmony to host bloodmobile on March 29

March 21, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.  Donating is by appointment only, and masks will once again be required for all donors.  If you don’t have one of your own, one will be provided by the Red Cross. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please … [Read more...]

Cub Scouts collecting for Rushford Food Shelf

March 14, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

The Cub Scouts help the March food drive each year. Pack 53 of the Rushford/Peterson area will have cans to collect monetary donations at local businesses for the month of March. Donations can also be mailed to Rushford Food Shelf P.O. Box 549, Rushford, Minn. 55971. The Cub Scouts cannot gather food at neighborhood homes this year because of COVID. Food insecurity affects … [Read more...]

40th Annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign

March 7, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

“Food insecurity means access to adequate food is inconsistent and limited by a lack of money and other resources throughout the year. Food insecure households report their diets to be of reduced quality, variety, or desirability and/or experience disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.”  Semcac’s Rushford, Kasson, Preston and Caledonia Food Shelves served 921 … [Read more...]

Semcac offering free rides to/from vaccination appointments via new transportation program – Vax Van

March 7, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Semcac is offering a new transportation program, to assist people with no-cost, reliable, safe rides to and from their vaccination appointments. To assist in getting southeastern Minnesotans vaccinated, Semcac requested grant funds from the MN Department of Human Services and was awarded the funding to purchase a van and launch the new program. The agency is using COVID relief … [Read more...]

Stress: Don’t let it manage your life Chronic excess stress doesn’t just ruin your day – it could ruin your health

February 21, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

By UNMC, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Omaha, NE There is a “healthful,” stimulating kind and level of stress. It’s called eustress. Susan Harris, University of Nebraska Extension Educator in Rural Health, Wellness, and Safety, says eustress assists in rising to a challenge. “For instance, if you have a son or daughter who’s getting married, … [Read more...]

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