• Monday, April 29, Preston City Council, 6pm, Council Chambers. Early May meeting.
• Thursday, May 2, Fountain City Council meeting, 7:30pm, City Hall.
• Monday, May 6, Lanesboro City Council meeting, 5:30pm, City Hall.
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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]
Fillmore County Earns Governor’s Safety Award
Fri, May 3rd, 2013
Posted in All Government
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The Minnesota Safety Council has awarded a Governor’s Safety Award to Fillmore County for superior performance in workplace safety and health.
Fillmore County is one of 227 employers who will be recognized at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon at the Minneapolis Convention Center on May 16.
“An effective safety program reduces injuries and costs, maximizes productivity and builds morale,” said Carol Bufton, president of the Minnesota Safety Council. “Employers like Fillmore County understand that protecting employees is not only the right thing to do – it’s also good business.”
According to Karen Brown, Fillmore County Coordinator, “The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners commitment to safety of its employees and the general public is recognized in the achievement of this award.”
Since 1934, the annual Governor’s Safety Awards program has honored Minnesota employers with exceptional safety performance. Applicants are judged on several years of injury data as it compares with their industry’s national statistics, and on their progress in implementing a comprehensive safety program. Winners are recognized at three levels:
•Meritorious Achievement (143 winners): Incident rates that are better than the industry average for at least three years, and a score between 50 and 74 on a 100-point safety program evaluation scale.
•Outstanding Achievement (52 winners): Continuing improvement and/or a continuing outstanding record incident rates which is 51%-90% or better than the industry average and a score between 76 and 90 on the safety program evaluation scale.
•Award of Honor (32 winners): Incidence rates at least 91% or better than the industry average, and a score between 91 and 100 on the safety program evaluation scale.
Fillmore County received a Meritorious Achievement Award
The Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon is part of the 79th Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. The conference is the oldest and largest gathering of workplace safety and health professionals in the region. The Minnesota Safety Council, founded in 1928, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minnesota by preventing unintentional injuries (“accidents”).
Fillmore County is one of 227 employers who will be recognized at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon at the Minneapolis Convention Center on May 16.
“An effective safety program reduces injuries and costs, maximizes productivity and builds morale,” said Carol Bufton, president of the Minnesota Safety Council. “Employers like Fillmore County understand that protecting employees is not only the right thing to do – it’s also good business.”
According to Karen Brown, Fillmore County Coordinator, “The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners commitment to safety of its employees and the general public is recognized in the achievement of this award.”
Since 1934, the annual Governor’s Safety Awards program has honored Minnesota employers with exceptional safety performance. Applicants are judged on several years of injury data as it compares with their industry’s national statistics, and on their progress in implementing a comprehensive safety program. Winners are recognized at three levels:
•Meritorious Achievement (143 winners): Incident rates that are better than the industry average for at least three years, and a score between 50 and 74 on a 100-point safety program evaluation scale.
•Outstanding Achievement (52 winners): Continuing improvement and/or a continuing outstanding record incident rates which is 51%-90% or better than the industry average and a score between 76 and 90 on the safety program evaluation scale.
•Award of Honor (32 winners): Incidence rates at least 91% or better than the industry average, and a score between 91 and 100 on the safety program evaluation scale.
Fillmore County received a Meritorious Achievement Award
The Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon is part of the 79th Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. The conference is the oldest and largest gathering of workplace safety and health professionals in the region. The Minnesota Safety Council, founded in 1928, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minnesota by preventing unintentional injuries (“accidents”).
Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Third Judicial District Candidates to Governor Dayton
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in All Government
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ST. PAUL, MN – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retire
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Historic LGA Agreement will strengthen communities for years
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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Posted in All Government
By Bruce Ahlgren, President of the Coalition of Greater MN Cities and Mayor of Cloquet
There is an historic moment at hand for Greater Minnesota. After a decade of continued cuts to Local Government Aid (LGA) that weakened communities and resulted
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Mike Urban Appointed to Chatfield Council
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
By Karen Reisner
As the Chatfield city charter directs, the council voted to appoint a city resident to fill out the vacant seat created when Don Hainlen resigned his position as mayor. Vice-mayor Russ Smith became mayor as directed by the city ch
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No EIS for Rein Quarry or Old Barn Expansions
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
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By Karen Reisner
The county board unanimously approved a negative declaration for each planned expansion at their April 23 meeting, requiring no preparation of an EIS. With the board room audience seats nearly full Chairman Randy Dahl maintained t
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Spring Valley looking to become “Shovel Ready”
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Government
Posted in Spring Valley Government
By Gary Peterson
What does it take to make Spring Valley attractive to companies that are home grown or looking to move into the city?
At the City Council meeting some eye opening thoughts came from Kevin Kelleher of the State of Minnesota certi
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Government this week - April 22, 2013
Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
• Monday, April 22, Chatfield City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall.
• Monday, April 22, City of Rushford City Council meeting, 6:30pm, City Hall.
• Monday, April 22, Spring Valley City Council meeting, 6pm, City Hall.
• Tuesday, April 23,
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Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Petitions Concerning State Trail
Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
By: Karen Reisner
The Minnesota Supreme Court order denied the petition of landowners Ristau and Snyder for further review and the petition of the city of Preston for conditional cross-review. The order was filed on April 16. This is just one mor
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