Day 8
By Christy Welscher and Morgan Roppe
We started out the day early in the morning so we could be the first group at Mount Vernon, home of George Washington. We took a tour of the house and walked around the property. After we got back on the
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Sunday, May 19th, 2013
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- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
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- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
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Rushford aims to reduce comprehensive plan
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Government
Posted in Rushford Government
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By Kirsten Zoellner
The city has entered into an agreement with Yaggy Colby Associates for professional planning services in an effort to update the city’s comprehensive plan. The plan was last updated in 2008 and so after the flood, changes weren’t made. “Each planning commission just kept adding things,” noted City Clerk Kathy Zacher.
The current planning commission has identified areas in need of simplifying and consolidating. Areas with statistical data and charts also must be updated with current information. “The plan has over 21 goals,” added City Administrator Steve Sarvi. “It should be three or four for the whole works.” Changes such as removing the housing study, which is addressed elsewhere, are expected.
The city will split the scope and cost of the reduction project over two years to better budget for the cost. It is not to exceed $10,000 with some updating being done in house to lower costs.
The city has also approved an extension of $30,000 in funding to GForce Ink from an existing funding already in place to the local firm. Repayment on the extension and original loan, plus capitalized interest, will begin in August and November, respectively. It will be paid in increments to allow for the launching of the rSchoolToday on-line program.
Available in more than 4,200 schools, the program brings a level of excitement to both the company and the community. In a unique setup, similar to Amazon with its multiple vendors, schools can go to one online location for all their needs with the money going in all. This attracts vendors, due to the large number of schools, providing an e-commerce platform for them. It also provides competitive purchasing for schools, which the program was driven and requested by. Three patents have currently been completed by GForce Ink out of Rushford, with two of them being related to this program.
There was some difficulty in coming up with funding to get the program running. Administrator Sarvi noted that the vote which led to the recommendation before the council was approved in a two to one vote. “There were concerns of the program would be unable to perform.” Now, the program can go online when schools are winding down and the system can be worked out before schools are back in session. “Everything up (on line) so you can be ready to go right out of the gate. The feeling was, let’s get Geoff the money so he ca .....
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The city has entered into an agreement with Yaggy Colby Associates for professional planning services in an effort to update the city’s comprehensive plan. The plan was last updated in 2008 and so after the flood, changes weren’t made. “Each planning commission just kept adding things,” noted City Clerk Kathy Zacher.
The current planning commission has identified areas in need of simplifying and consolidating. Areas with statistical data and charts also must be updated with current information. “The plan has over 21 goals,” added City Administrator Steve Sarvi. “It should be three or four for the whole works.” Changes such as removing the housing study, which is addressed elsewhere, are expected.
The city will split the scope and cost of the reduction project over two years to better budget for the cost. It is not to exceed $10,000 with some updating being done in house to lower costs.
The city has also approved an extension of $30,000 in funding to GForce Ink from an existing funding already in place to the local firm. Repayment on the extension and original loan, plus capitalized interest, will begin in August and November, respectively. It will be paid in increments to allow for the launching of the rSchoolToday on-line program.
Available in more than 4,200 schools, the program brings a level of excitement to both the company and the community. In a unique setup, similar to Amazon with its multiple vendors, schools can go to one online location for all their needs with the money going in all. This attracts vendors, due to the large number of schools, providing an e-commerce platform for them. It also provides competitive purchasing for schools, which the program was driven and requested by. Three patents have currently been completed by GForce Ink out of Rushford, with two of them being related to this program.
There was some difficulty in coming up with funding to get the program running. Administrator Sarvi noted that the vote which led to the recommendation before the council was approved in a two to one vote. “There were concerns of the program would be unable to perform.” Now, the program can go online when schools are winding down and the system can be worked out before schools are back in session. “Everything up (on line) so you can be ready to go right out of the gate. The feeling was, let’s get Geoff the money so he ca .....
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Part 3: Mabel-Canton senior class trip diaries
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Canton Education
Posted in Canton Education
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Part 3: Mabel-Canton senior class trip diaries
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Mabel Education
Posted in Mabel Education
Day 8
By Christy Welscher and Morgan Roppe
We started out the day early in the morning so we could be the first group at Mount Vernon, home of George Washington. We took a tour of the house and walked around the property. After we got back on the
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Engagement - Lunsford ~ Halverson
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Mabel Social Scenes
Posted in Mabel Social Scenes
Lunsford ~ Halverson
Bill and Sharon Lunsford of Arcadia, Wis., would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nichole, to Andrew Halverson, son of Arlen and Genette Halverson of Mabel, Minn.
The future bride is a graduate of Arcadia Hi
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More notes from a country kitchen.
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Columnists
Posted in All Columnists
When I learned how to drive a car it had an automatic transmission. I figured that was the only kind there was. I didn’t know a thing about driving a “stick” shift till I got married. My husband only owned and drove 3-speed or 4-speed vehic
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Peterson hosts summer jam series
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Peterson Arts & Culture
Posted in Peterson Arts & Culture
By Kirsten Zoellner
Utilizing the refurbished bandstand that sits in the heart of the town, Peterson will be hosting an eight series musical jam. Held every other Friday, during the fish fry, the series hosts a wide range of local musicians. Memori
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Catch-up week
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Sports
Posted in All Sports
By Paul Trende
A Baseball Bonanza
There was a bevy of county-related baseball action going on starting Monday May 6th. Fillmore Central/Lanesboro entertained Rushford-Peterson. It was a back-and-forth game. FC/L jumped out 3-0 (after one). R
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Tech Bytes - YouTube Viewer Fees on the Horizon
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Columnists
Posted in All Columnists
YouTube Viewer Fees on the Horizon
While sitting at school, at work or even at home, it’s not an uncommon scenario for your co-workers, friends, or family to ecstatically gather around the computer to watch the exciting trending video that you di
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Labrador Home and Garden celebrated the special occasion of their 5th Anniversary
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Features
Posted in Rushford Features
Rich Anderson, owner of Labrador Home and Garden, Rushford, MN, is part of a family rich in military service. Rich determined it was important to have the United States flag flying in view at the Garden Center. On Saturday, May 11th Labrador Home and
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