Root River Energy, along with managing partner, National Wind, is proud to announce that it has secured over 20,000 acres of land in Mower and Fillmore Counties. This represents about two-thirds of the leased acres needed to develop up to 300 megawa
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
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- 6:40:49, May 29th 2013 - Doc - You are a cartoon character! If I see you in person I will burst out laughing. ... [Read More]
Minnesota energy natural gas final rates drop, small refund to follow in March 2010
Mon, Feb 15th, 2010
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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has approved new final natural gas rates effective January 1, 2010, for customers of Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation ("MERC"), a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group (NYSE: TEG). The new rates will average from $0.35 to $0.68 per month less than interim rates granted earlier in October 2008 that residential customers are currently paying, depending on the customer's location. The final rates differ because MERC has four different rate zones throughout Minnesota, and because average customer use varies throughout the state.
However, the new final rates do reflect an increase of about $3.56 to $5.23 monthly over rates in effect prior to October 2008. The increase is due to rising costs for safety and reliability infrastructure improvements made by Minnesota Energy Resources.
Still, the company expects customers to pay nearly 20 percent less in heating costs this year due to lower costs for the natural gas commodity.
"We're expecting a typical residential customer using 71 therms of natural gas monthly will see a savings of more than $100 from last year's heating costs, based on normal temperatures this year," said Ann Carlon, senior external affairs manager for Minnesota Energy.
"Several factors are influencing the current lower prices of natural gas," said Carlon. "There is good supply and a relatively mild entry into the winter heating season helping to hold down demand for natural gas. This is good news for customers, especially in this difficult economic climate. We'll also make a small refund to customers."
Refunds for individual customers will vary by their actual usage during the interim period, but typical customers will receive refunds between $10 and $25. The refund is being made because the final approved rate increase was lower than the interim rate increase that went into effect in October 2008. The refund reflects the amounts over-billed for each customer, plus interest, and will be shown as a credit on customer's March 2010 bills.
However, the new final rates do reflect an increase of about $3.56 to $5.23 monthly over rates in effect prior to October 2008. The increase is due to rising costs for safety and reliability infrastructure improvements made by Minnesota Energy Resources.
Still, the company expects customers to pay nearly 20 percent less in heating costs this year due to lower costs for the natural gas commodity.
"We're expecting a typical residential customer using 71 therms of natural gas monthly will see a savings of more than $100 from last year's heating costs, based on normal temperatures this year," said Ann Carlon, senior external affairs manager for Minnesota Energy.
"Several factors are influencing the current lower prices of natural gas," said Carlon. "There is good supply and a relatively mild entry into the winter heating season helping to hold down demand for natural gas. This is good news for customers, especially in this difficult economic climate. We'll also make a small refund to customers."
Refunds for individual customers will vary by their actual usage during the interim period, but typical customers will receive refunds between $10 and $25. The refund is being made because the final approved rate increase was lower than the interim rate increase that went into effect in October 2008. The refund reflects the amounts over-billed for each customer, plus interest, and will be shown as a credit on customer's March 2010 bills.
Kwik Trip to collect donations for Honor Flight
Mon, Feb 15th, 2010
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Kwik Trip, Inc. will show its support for veterans by collecting donations for Honor Flight at its stores in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin from February 12 - 25. Money raised will go to the Honor Flight hub that serves the area in which the store is
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County employees recognized
Fri, Feb 12th, 2010
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Fillmore County commissioners had their annual reception to recognize years of service by employees at the board's February 9 meeting. Highway maintenance employees were hard at work clearing roads once more after another snow storm and were unable
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County employees recognized
Fri, Feb 12th, 2010
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Fillmore County commissioners had their annual reception to recognize years of service by employees at the board's February 9 meeting. Highway maintenance employees were hard at work clearing roads once more after another snow storm and were unable
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Canton Semcac senior dining
Fri, Feb 12th, 2010
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Semcac Senior Dining is moving! Beginning on March 1st, noon meals for persons 60 years old or over (and their spouses) are being served every Monday thru Friday at T & J's Café in Canton, 601 W Hwy 52.
Meal service is at 11:30 a.m. Mea .....
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SEMAC announces April 1 grant application deadline
Fri, Feb 12th, 2010
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The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. (SEMAC) announces a call for grant proposals, due by April 1, 2010.
I. ARTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE FUND GRANTS
Up to $10,000 proposals for innovative arts activities that increase access t .....
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I. ARTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE FUND GRANTS
Up to $10,000 proposals for innovative arts activities that increase access t .....
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Staff Changes At Commonweal Theatre
Thu, Feb 11th, 2010
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LANESBORO, MN. - The Commonweal Theatre Co. announces new administrative staff members and duties as it begins its twenty-second season producing live, professional theatre in historic downtown Lanesboro. Commonweal operates under a rare arti .....
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F & M Community Bank promotes Aug to President
Mon, Feb 8th, 2010
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Daniel M. Christianson, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of F & M Community Bank, Preston, MN, announced the promotion of Charles Aug. The bank's Board of Directors, at its January meeting, elected Aug president and chief operating
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