
Wykoff addresses speed concerns
A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held on August 8, with all council members in attendance (Lyle Morey, Mary Sackett, Barb Fate, Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, and Kaleb Himli). City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare also attended. The meeting was held at the council’s new location, 106 N. Gold Street. One of the main topics was traffic speed in and around Wykoff. Mayor Breckenridge told of his efforts to […]

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is live
A lifeline is available if you or someone you know is thinking about hurting themself. Call 988 today to talk to a live Minnesota mental help crisis counselor. The federally funded 988 Lifeline is a national network of over 200 call centers. Minnesota has four Lifeline centers. The centers connect callers to nearby or state-specific resources and services quickly and efficiently. Joshua Jensen, Community Liaison and Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator with Zumbro Valley Health Center, […]

Fresh and Fun options at Clara’s Eatery
Local residents and tourists alike are taking advantage of a flavorful new option in the area with the opening of Clara’s Eatery in downtown Lanesboro, Minn. It seems that what Clara’s Eatery is offering is just what many people have been waiting for. Not only is there a pizza place open in town again, which makes everyone happy, there are menu choices to please anyone in the family. After seeing their dream of owning a […]

MiBroadband to expand internet service for Fillmore County residents
A groundbreaking event was held on July 18 to announce two broadband projects, one in rural Fillmore County and one in Howard/Chickasaw Counties in Iowa. MiBroadband was awarded a $1.1 million grant in 2021 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Border-to-Border Grant. The grant and a $2.1 million local match will be used to upgrade internet service for 257 rural locations in the rural Preston area in southern Fillmore County. Jill […]

Rushford adds full-time police officer to department
At the July 11 meeting, the Rushford City Council unanimously approved the hiring of Cale Stensgard for the open full-time officer position, replacing former officer Davin Daveau, who resigned in June. Stensgard has served the city as a part-time officer since September 2019. “It is my recommendation to hire Stensgard as he has proven to be a good employee and I believe he will make a fine addition to our department,” noted Rushford Police Chief […]

Friendship Wagon Train – 34 years on the trail
The Friendship Wagon Train has enjoyed over 34 years on the trail in Southern Minnesota and Northeast Iowa. Since the closure of Camp Winnebago five years ago, the funds raised go to Minnesota Special Olympics. Over the past three decades, the group has raised over a half million dollars. This year they estimate raising an estimated $20,000. “The most we have raised in one year was $40,000,” assistant to the wagon master Monica Davis said. […]
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Conflicting opinions create tense moments at Canton City Council meeting

Caledonia holds public hearing on 2023 Street and Utility Improvement project

Peterson approves new Park & Recreation Board

Affidavits of Candidacy available for Whalan council seats
By Barb Jeffers

Lanesboro seeks elementary teacher
By Wanda Hanson

Houston County residents voice opposition to rezoning an agricultural protection district

Spring Valley discusses 2023 Farmer Street project
By Rich Wicks

Chatfield School Board raises substitute teacher pay
By Mary Allen

Rushford road project hits bump
Sports

Area high school athletes excel at national clay target tournament
Girls softball program coming back to Spring Grove School

Mabel-Canton shooters among the state’s top five; Spring Grove, Kingsland teams also excel

Strinmoen voted SG baseball MVP, among four Lions honored

Spring All-Conference

Two Teams, Three Individuals Take on State Golf

McHugh again, Grinde are Lion Athletes of the Year

Pieper is state runner-up high jumper

Strinmoen, Griffin, Solum named All-SEC Baseball

Golf (May 31 & June 1)
Columnists

Peering at the Past Enjoyment, surely some romance, on Sunday afternoons

The Fair is where any problem can be solved with onion rings

A Goodly Heritage – A berry good day

Pastor Devotion – A type of Christ

Peering at the Past The Mohawks, Matter’s, marriage and Avalon
