By Barb Jeffers
On Tuesday, March 5, 2013, twenty-five people gathered at the Community Center in Fountain, Minn. to discuss the fate of the town’s annual celebration, “Trail Days.” The purpose of the meeting was to decide whether there was
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Sunday, May 26th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
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- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
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- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 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]
R-P sets up Clay Target team
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in Rushford Features
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By Kirsten Zoellner
Want to know the fastest growing sport in Minnesota? With March Madness in the air you may think basketball, but surprisingly, it’s trapshooting.
Since its inception as league sport for Minnesota students in 2001, the popularity of the sport has skyrocketed from a mere 3 teams, 3 schools, and 30 athletes to an astounding 57 teams, 100 schools, and 1,715 athletes in 2012. The sport has literally doubled in participation each year since 2008 and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.
The co-educational sport is open to students in grades 6-12, although R-P plans to only offer it for its high school students, at least for now. The program consists of two seasons, spring and fall. Spring competition is 9 weeks, plus a state tournament while the fall season is just 5 weeks long. Competition is indirect, meaning that the team won’t be traveling to competitions at other districts. Rather, the team will select its day for shooting, at a local range, and compile the data to compare and rank against other schools. Scores are collective and an individual’s performance contributes to the team’s overall performance.
There are very specific guidelines for the sport, notes Activities Director Luke Lutterman. “The number of teams is not limited, so long as there is one adult supervisor per 10 students.” Teams for the sport are 5 members and an adult supervisor. A range safety officer must be present at all times. For this inaugural year, agribusiness teacher and co-FFA advisor Colby Lind will lead the district’s team.
The requirements for participants are high as well. The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League is an independent provider of shooting sports as extra-curricular coed activity. They are quick to point out that “Safe and responsible handling and storage of firearms and ammunition is the first priority” and “Participation is a privilege and not a right.” Participants are expected to maintain sportsmanship, ethical behavior, dignity, respect, be chemically free, and their academics priorities must come before participation.
Lutterman also notes that gun clubs are critical to the success of the league. The local sportsmans’ club will be giving the district reduced rates to offset costs. For safety reasons, ammunition and equipment will be stored at the range and not on school grounds.
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Want to know the fastest growing sport in Minnesota? With March Madness in the air you may think basketball, but surprisingly, it’s trapshooting.
Since its inception as league sport for Minnesota students in 2001, the popularity of the sport has skyrocketed from a mere 3 teams, 3 schools, and 30 athletes to an astounding 57 teams, 100 schools, and 1,715 athletes in 2012. The sport has literally doubled in participation each year since 2008 and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.
The co-educational sport is open to students in grades 6-12, although R-P plans to only offer it for its high school students, at least for now. The program consists of two seasons, spring and fall. Spring competition is 9 weeks, plus a state tournament while the fall season is just 5 weeks long. Competition is indirect, meaning that the team won’t be traveling to competitions at other districts. Rather, the team will select its day for shooting, at a local range, and compile the data to compare and rank against other schools. Scores are collective and an individual’s performance contributes to the team’s overall performance.
There are very specific guidelines for the sport, notes Activities Director Luke Lutterman. “The number of teams is not limited, so long as there is one adult supervisor per 10 students.” Teams for the sport are 5 members and an adult supervisor. A range safety officer must be present at all times. For this inaugural year, agribusiness teacher and co-FFA advisor Colby Lind will lead the district’s team.
The requirements for participants are high as well. The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League is an independent provider of shooting sports as extra-curricular coed activity. They are quick to point out that “Safe and responsible handling and storage of firearms and ammunition is the first priority” and “Participation is a privilege and not a right.” Participants are expected to maintain sportsmanship, ethical behavior, dignity, respect, be chemically free, and their academics priorities must come before participation.
Lutterman also notes that gun clubs are critical to the success of the league. The local sportsmans’ club will be giving the district reduced rates to offset costs. For safety reasons, ammunition and equipment will be stored at the range and not on school grounds.
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Tri-State Horse Health Day
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in All Features
Posted in All Features
By Karen Reisner
Triple R Saddle Club, a non-profit, is celebrating its fifty-fifth anniversary this year. Throughout the year it hosts a variety of events. This year it will host the first annual Tri-State Horse Health Day on April 6, 8:00 a.m.
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Family Dollar to be on Preston Lumber lot
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
The Preston City Council at their March 18 meeting approved an application for rezoning the former Preston Lumber lot and an application for a variance for needed parking spaces for the proposed Family Dollar discount retail store.
Planning and Zo
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Lanesboro City Administrator embarking on a new adventure
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Features
Posted in Lanesboro Features
For almost ten years, Bobbie Vickerman has been a vital part of the city of Lanesboro as the City Administrator/Clerk. Her life is going to change drastically however, when she begins her new job working for Winona County. As of April 2, Vickerman w
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Correction
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Features
Posted in Lanesboro Features
The bridge shown in Karen Reisner’s article, “Campground expansion planned at Old Barn Resort,” in the March 18 Fillmore County Journal is the Old Barn Resort’s golf course bridge for the back 9. This is not the bridge that has been closed.
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Loud. Green. Redheads. Laughter. Fun.
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in All Features
Posted in All Features
By Danielle Olson
For the past 30 plus years, some rowdy Irish redheads and Irish at the heart have been congregating at the Bjork/Barrett household to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The good times began with Margie Bjork, Eva T., Ruthie V., Marie
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Pack 67 Cub Scouts
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in All Features
Posted in All Features
Pack 67 Cub Scouts held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet at the United Methodist Church recently. Entertainment for the night featured each scout racing his own uniquely crafted balsa wood rocket in the always exciting Space Derby. After many close
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Fillmore County farmer wins $5,000 for Fillmore Central FFA and Fillmore County 4-H
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
Darrel and Lois Ray of Preston have been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Grow Communities gives farmers the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation to direct to their favorite local nonprofi
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