By Emily Krekelberg, University of Minnesota Extension The University of Minnesota Extension Livestock Team has released a set of customizable forms that can be used to create an operations contingency plan for their farm. The contingency forms are meant to provide livestock owners a starting point to outline essential livestock care if they and/or their managers become … [Read more...]
Health officials confirm first death of COVID-19 in Houston County
CALEDONIA, MN – October 8, 2020 - Houston County Public Health & Human Services has received confirmation of a death due to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, of a Houston County resident. The individual was a female resident in her 70s. While this is not unexpected, it is still very sad news for our community. Our hearts go out to all the loved ones and care givers affected … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update as of October 15, 2020
Since worldwide tracking of COVID-19 began on January 23, 2020, there have been 38,686,505 total cases (up from 36,265,982 a week ago) with 1,094,381 fatalities (up from 1,057,505 a week ago) — 2.83% of total cases (down from 2.91% a week ago). In the United States, there have been 8,016,448 total cases (up from 7,640,982 a week ago) resulting in 220,164 deaths (up from … [Read more...]
Kingsland football ticket plan explained
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” meeting on October 5. Board members in attendance included Jackie Horsman, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader, as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, Athletic Director Mark Fitzpatrick, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand. Tiffany Mundfrom was absent. During these “work … [Read more...]
Fillmore County approves CARES Funding uses
The Fillmore County Board extended its Emergency Declaration due to COVID-19 through November 3 during its October 6 meeting. The declaration allows the holding of virtual meetings per state of Minnesota guidelines and some workers to work from home during the pandemic. It also captures funding for continuing operations during this emergency period. Approval was given for … [Read more...]
Lanesboro EDA works to support local small businesses
The Lanesboro City Council met via Zoom on October 5 for their regular meeting. A public hearing was opened to hear any questions or comments on the possibility of vacating a portion of Fillmore Avenue North, but there were no members of the public present for the hearing so it was closed. Cathy Enerson gave the EDA report. She has worked with CEDA for 12 years now with other … [Read more...]
Fountain approves relief for businesses
With just three of the five council members in attendance, and Councilor Dave Gundundson serving as acting mayor, the Fountain’s City Council worked through a short agenda at the October 7 meeting. Two items were tabled for consideration next month with a full council. The council did unanimously approve the applications for utility relief for local businesses via federal … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update as of October 8, 2020
Since worldwide tracking of COVID-19 began on January 23, 2020, there have been 36,265,982 total cases (up from 34,080,123 a week ago) with 1,057,505 fatalities (up from 1,015,815 a week ago) — 2.91% of total cases (down from 3.05% a week ago). In the United States, there have been 7,640,982 total cases (up from 7,335,558 a week ago) resulting in 214,947 deaths (up from … [Read more...]
What happens in Eitzen does not stay in Eitzen!
Eitzen residents never expected that they would see their quiet town of 250 residents a talking point in the national discussion on racism, but that is where they found themselves last month. On September 15, a concerned housewife with children at home called town officials about strangers driving an unmarked car with California plates going door-to-door. The team was claiming … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update as of October 1, 2020
Since worldwide tracking of COVID-19 began on January 23, 2020, there have been 34,080,123 total cases (up from 31,993,442 a week ago) with 1,015,815 fatalities (up from 978,369 a week ago) — 2.98% of total cases (down from 3.05% a week ago). In the United States, there have been 7,335,558 total cases (up from 7,044,888 a week ago) resulting in 210,357 deaths (up from 205,553 … [Read more...]