Fillmore County Journal

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Archives for September 2016

Implementation of Root River 1W1P just months away

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After over two years of cooperative efforts of six southeastern Minnesota counties, the process to create and implement the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P), which encompasses the entire Root River watershed of about 1.3 million acres, is nearing completion. In June 2014, the Root River watershed became one of the five large watersheds in the state to serve as a pilot program … [Read more...]

Frustrations mount for Rushford Village over road project

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After hearing frustrations from the city council, project engineering firm, and residents (as noted by council members), it appears that Rushford Village’s frustrations with work in the south Rushford area of the city continue to mount. At the Tuesday, September 20 Rushford Village Council meeting Bolton & Menk Engineer Josh Pope gave the council an update and project progress … [Read more...]

Employers cut 1,500 jobs in August… Unemployment rate at 4%

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ST. PAUL – Employment in Minnesota fell by 1,500 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency said the state has added 40,629 jobs over the past year, a gain of 1.4%, U.S. job growth in the past 12 months was 1.7%. The state’s seasonally adjusted employment … [Read more...]

Annual Arlin Falck Foundation grant notification

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Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...]

Community is one reason I live in the Midwest

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There are many reasons why I live in the Midwest and the strength of our local communities is one of the primary ones. Community strength can be seen in many ways, but one of the most profound is when you see neighbors helping neighbors who are in need. On August 23, 2016 our neighbors in northeast Iowa experienced an historic flood. The area received intense rainfall … [Read more...]

Mabel City Council hears noise complaint from resident

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Mabel Resident Lois Suckow asked that the council take action to address the loud noises coming from the American Legion and the On/Off Sale Bar. She had spoken at the August council meeting as well, but reported that the situation has not changed. Mayor Westby spoke to the owners of both establishments after last month’s meeting, and they agreed to be sure that all of … [Read more...]

Rushford-Peterson receives 1:1 update

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The Monday, September 19 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting wrapped up in just over an hour. Items garnering the majority of discussion covered a new school progress update and a program update for the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative. Back in June, the board had voted unanimously to approve a new 1:1 Initiative. The program is a cost-saving partnership with Best Buy and looks … [Read more...]

Police Reports ~ 9/26/16

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tristan Dylan Coburn, 18, Zimmerman, Minn.; 8/6/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Dominick Chad Jacobs, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 8/20/2016, Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Lacy Jae Krahn, 22, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/27/0216, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Anthony Lee Lambrecht, 24, Burnsville, … [Read more...]

Ask a Trooper – 9.26.16

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Question: Can you talk about the history of the Minnesota State Patrol? Answer: I was educated about the history of the Minnesota State Patrol while I was a cadet at the training academy. Listed below are some of the important changes and a timeline on when they occurred. In 1929, Minnesota State Legislature creates the Highway Patrol in response to the boom in … [Read more...]