Friends of the Root River (FORR) will hold its second Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 30 at the Spring Valley Ambulance Station meeting room. Anyone interested in learning more about the non-profit organization is invited to attend. The evening’s program will begin at 7 p.m. with light snacks served starting at 6:30 before the program begins. Jeff Green, MNDNR, will speak … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Red Cross needs blood donations to help ensure a sufficient supply throughout the holidays
This November, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the perfect gift – a blood donation – to help ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the holiday season. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with family gatherings and travel. However, patients don’t get a holiday break from needing lifesaving … [Read more...]
Lanesboro sailor continues 74 years of Seabee tradition
GULFPORT, MS - “We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for the past 74 years. Today, Lanesboro, Minn., native and a 2010 Lanesboro High School graduate Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Hungerholt builds and fights with the Navy on the Gulf Coast and around the world as a member of the Navy serving at Naval … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Winter is on it’s way
By Kendyl Bennett The leaves have changed and so are the seasons. My favorite season, winter, is right around the corner. Winter also brings my two favorite holidays; Christmas and my birthday. I especially love all of the snow we get during the winter months, as it allows me to enjoy some of my most-liked hobbies like snowmobiling and skiing. I also get to play my favorite … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court ~ 11/28/16
On November 8, Laura Lynn Kahoun, 33, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Jodi L. Williamson. Kahoun is charged with Threats of Violence and Malicious Punishment of a Child, each felonies with maximum criminal penalties of five years in prison, $10,000 fines, or both. On or about November 5, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly did directly or … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports ~ 11/28/16
Chatfield Police Department Robert Dean Hillesheim, 63, Waterville, Iowa; 10/15/2016, Expired Driver’s License Over One Year – No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Shelby Ann Capelle, 22, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/4/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Julia Ann Fackrell, 72; 11/4/2016, Speeding … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper ~ 11/28/16
Question: What is the procedure if I hit a deer with my vehicle, can I keep it? Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol does issue permits for road-kill deer generally right at the time of the crash or soon after. Any Minnesota resident may claim a road-killed animal by contacting a law enforcement officer. An authorization permit can be issued, allowing the individual to … [Read more...]
Recycling 101 ~ 11/28/16
Many of the residents of Fillmore County are concerned with the environment and are dedicated recyclers. A great number of these people enjoy reading some of the facts and figures that are associated with recycling. This is the second article where I will share a variety of information that has crossed my desk in the past several years. Fillmore County recycles only plastics … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Land Rent Survey results
By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s land rent survey. According to our survey results, 2016 land rental rates in Fillmore County averaged between $199.50-$208.83/acre. This is lower than the $213.16/acre reported for 2015 and about even with the $207.67/acre predicted for 2016 in last … [Read more...]
Fountain 4-H’er honored by Kiwanis Sunrisers of Winona
Evin Zoellner was recognized as the Kiwanis Sunrisers of Winona 4-H Youth. Representative for the Month of November. Evin is a senior at Acorns to Oaks Academy. She is the daughter of Joel and Kirsten Zoellner from Fountain, Minn., and is a member of Happy Hart 4-H Club. Evin has held the leadership roles of vice president and secretary of her club and county historian. … [Read more...]