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HBC launches new agenda in Bluff Country

By News Team

Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Arts & Culture

Rushford, MN - “SE MN Historic Bluff Country (“HBC”) will be different in 2013,” says its new Board President, Valencia Gaddis, a web designer and owner of SonSations Business Services in Rushford. “We can’t attract visitors today the same way we did in the 1960’s. Our small Bluff Country businesses have an amazing rural charm that visitors would adore---if they could find us and if they could see a sneak preview!” HBC intends to respond to that need in 2013. Here’s what’s coming up:

•A new blog site at www.bluffcountrywoman.com was launched in March 2013 in cooperation with HBC. The site features personal stories about Bluff Country experiences in a fun, folksy, down-to-earth format. Guest writers with pseudo names like “GetAroundGal” and “Uff Da Lady” share their adventures. (Even residents are finding this interesting!) Contributors include women (and men!) with fish tales, Ole & Lena jokes, shopping experiences, photos and videos. And HBC members receive FREE promotion on the site!

•On May 18, regional industries and at-home crafters are invited to “Strut Your Stuff” at HBC’s Industrial/Craft Expo at the Regional Visitor Center in Rushford. This will be a showcase kick-off day for made-in-bluff-country products, with continuous display options for crafters to promote their products during the tourism season.

•On May 21, HBC will offer its members a primary workshop on Search Engine Optimization to ensure that our businesses are ‘on the radar’ when visitors perform a Google search on their smart phones and other mobile devices. Bring a laptop computer with your business logo, picture files and a cell phone. By the end of the day, your business will have a much stronger internet presence. ALL member businesses and municipalities are encouraged to send a representative to this workshop.

•Then, on June 5 and 12, HBC will be offering an affordable workshop on Hospitality and Customer Service for both business owners and front line staff. It’s no mystery that if visitors enjoy their stay, they are likely to return year after year. Make sure your employees are providing the customer service that will keep folks coming back—with their friends!

For more information or to register for any of these events, contact Tricia at the HBC office at (507) 864-2992 or email [Read the Rest]
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Industrial Craft Expo will showcase “Made in Bluff Country” products

By News Team

Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Arts & Culture
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Rushford, Minn. - “It’s time we show off the quality products and incredible innovation that comes out of this amazing Bluff Country region,” remarked Val Gaddis, Chairman of SE MN Historic Bluff Country, Inc.(“HBC”), a non-profit regional ..... 
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Nancy Dubbs-Hughes

By News Team

Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Obituaries
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Nancy Joann Dubbs-Hughes, 78, was taken by the angels on April 4, 2013, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Nancy was born on March 8, 1935, to Wallace and Gladys (Gilbertson) Dubbs in Rushford, Minn. Nancy lived an incredibly rich li ..... 
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Rushford-Peterson Chapter of the National Honor Society

By News Team

Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Education
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On Wednesday April 17th the Rushford-Peterson Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. The National Honor Society recognizes those students that have followed our school’s motto of “Always Our Best” in the area ..... 
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R-P speech finalists

By News Team

Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Education
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Congratulations to the speech coaches and participants on a job well done at Sections. They have done a fine job of representing R-P Schools! Please join me in congratulating the following students on their accomplishment of advancing to the state c ..... 
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R-P board hits at board member letter

By Kirsten Zoellner

Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Education
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By Kirsten Zoellner A March 27 open letter to a local news publication by R-P board member Taylor Peterson prompted the need for comments by nearly all board members at the April 15 regular meeting. A long-time advocate for cost savings in the dist ..... 
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One for the birds

By Kirsten Zoellner

Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Features
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For reasons that seem unfathomable, feeders have been made for squirrels. Ask any avid birder and they’ll tell you that there’s always one pesky squirrel, if not a rebel gang, that makes off with a cheek full of prime bird seed, leaving the poor ..... 
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Rushford business gets simple

By Kirsten Zoellner

Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Features
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Five years, four kids and one successful business later and Rushford’s exclusive baby boutique, Cloth Diapers Today has new owners, a new location, and a new name. What began in February 2008 for energetic mom Tina Darr to showcase her interest in ..... 
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Rushford cancels City Hall project, for now

By Kirsten Zoellner

Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Government
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By Kirsten Zoellner At least for the time being, Rushford’s city hall will remain at its present location. Plans to convert the former municipal liquor store into new city hall have stalled more than once due to cost and funding. The council vote ..... 
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