In the September 5, 2016 Fillmore County Journal article “CPS of Harmony has reasons to celebrate,” it was incorrectly stated that Echelon is the parent company of Crop Production Services. The parent company is actually Agrium. We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
The great American stew pot
I was once told that the old idea of the “American Melting Pot” was a little... off. In reality, I was told, America is more like a stew: each of the ingredients add something to the entire ensemble, but overall retain their own structure. America is much the same, with little outposts of culture here and there because America doesn’t force assimilation. Where you might see … [Read more...]
Social media’s challenge to democracy
I’ve been involved in politics for the better part of a lifetime, and have spoken at a lot of public meetings over the years. There’s one question, I think, that I’ve heard more than any other: “If I want to be an informed citizen, which sources of information should I consult?” For many years, I had a set answer for this. Read one or more of the respected national news … [Read more...]
Powell receives 2016 Established Artist Grant
Lane Powell of Harmony has been awarded the 2016 Established Artist grant through the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC)! Individual artists are eligible to apply for this award every three years. Mr. Powell last received this award through the McKnight Foundation back in 2013. Since that time, the composer has completed six other private concert band commissions for … [Read more...]
Rushford Village hits at completion for south Rushford project
The Rushford Village council, and residents of South Rushford, are patiently awaiting completion of infrastructure upgrades that are part of a $878,000 improvement project. A long time coming, the project was aimed at continuing efforts to get the city’s paved roadways back to maintainable conditions and includes substantial roadwork in South Rushford. However, the project has … [Read more...]
New city attorney in Fountain
The Fountain City Council met on September 1, 2016 for its regularly scheduled meeting. All council members were present. City Attorney Motion by Gudmundson, second by Schott to hire Dwight Luhmann of Luhmann Law, LLC as City Attorney for the City of Fountain. Motion carried. The contract will be for the remainder of 2016 and the entirety of 2017 at a rate of … [Read more...]
Doug and Deb Ristau family named the 2016 Fillmore County Farm Family of the Year
The Doug and Deb Ristau family has been named Fillmore County’s 2016 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota. Doug and Deb purchased a 320-acre farm in 1987 with a small 30-cow Herford herd, which they purchased from the previous farm owner, and were part owners of a 60-cow Holstein herd with Doug’s parents. In 1995, they began custom raising Holstein heifers … [Read more...]
Ask A Trooper – 9/5/16
Minnesota State Patrol With the school year quickly approaching, I would like to focus on the safety of our children. Following the guidelines below will help keep children safe around school buses. School Bus Safety Tips for Motorists: • Motorists must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus displaying red flashing lights and/or its stop arm is extended. This is … [Read more...]
Police Reports ~ 9/5/16
Chatfield Police Reports Clarissa May Overend, 25, Fountain, Minn.; 7/15/2016, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Hager Mohamed Alsayed, 19, Oakdale, Minn.; 5/28/2016, Consumption By Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. Jacob Gary Boettcher, 28, Dodge Center, Minn.; 1/15/2016, Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Moveable … [Read more...]
Volleyball Openers (8/25)
#3 in A M-C 3, GM 0 > 25-11, 25-13, 25-18 (M-C: Coranda Vickerman 10 kills, 16 assists; Savannah Slafter 13 kills, 11 digs, 5 aces; Lexi Thorson 11 assists, 10 digs, 12-12 serving; Payton Danielson 12 digs, 14-14 serving) Lanesboro 3, L-O 0 > 25-11, 25-20, 26-24 (L: Cassidy Ruud 8 kills, 6 digs, 4 aces; Joelie Schreiber 10 kills, 4 aces, 3 blocks; Lexi Melander 15 assists; … [Read more...]