Chatfield 69, St. Charles 79 (C: A. Hompe 24 pts (10-14 FGs); Jason Lowrey 13 pts (6-8 FGs); P. Fossum 10 pts, 12 rebs, 7 assists. Game from December 22) Chatfield 64, Hayfield 62 (C: A. Hompe 19 pts (8-9 FGs); P. Fossum 19 pts, 6 rebs; Brandon Ebnet 12 pts (4-4 three’s). Vikings had a game-winning three-point play late. Game from December 23 at Mayo Civic Center) … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Girls Basketball (12/22 – 12/29)
Chatfield 27, Hayfield 65 (C: Macy Pederson 9 pts (3-6 three’s). Game from December 22) SC 42, Chatfield 35 (C: M. Pederson 13 pts (3-7 three’s), 3 stls; Mariah Bell 10 pts, 10 rebs. Game from December 23) FC 61, Houston 50 (FC: K. Bennett 16 pts (8-11 FGs); P. Bennett 13 pts, 7 rebs; K. Broadwater 12 pts (5-5 FGs), 5 rebs, 8 assists, 5 stls; T. Barnes 8 pts, 6 assists, 3 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports ~ 1/9/17
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Logan Aaron Adler, 28, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/12/2016, Expired Registration - Less Than Six Months, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. Brittany Rose Hefte, 25, Dorchester, Iowa; 6/30/2016, Allow Open Bottle - Driver/Owner, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. Levi Andy Hershberger, 20, Decorah, Iowa; 9/3/2016, No Motor Vehicle Insurance - Driver, Fine … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper ~ 1/9/2017
Question: What should a person do if they are involved in a crash? Answer: The answer to your question depends on the circumstances of the crash. If it is a property damage crash without injuries you should move your vehicle away from traffic if possible and get to a safe location before exiting or exchanging information with the other driver involved. This may depend on … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
When I look at the recyclables in the bins at the Recycling Center, a great majority of it is cardboard and other paper products. What happens to all that paper that is brought to the Recycling Center? If it is clean, dry, and free of a wax coating, almost all of it becomes paper products of one form or another. Each week, Fillmore County continues to send 15 to 18 tons of … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
December 27 - Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.21/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.28/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. … [Read more...]
Preston discusses curbside snow removal
The Preston City Council met for the first time in 2017 on January 3. Newly elected council member Holly Zuck and reelected Mayor Kurt Reicks and councilman David Collett recited their oath of office before addressing the evening’s agenda. Public Works Director Jim Bakken lead a discussion on options for curbside snow removal. He noted that every year there are some … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Seeing eyes
Animals have been an asset to mankind in so many positive ways besides providing food. One way that I have been interested in is how they provide service. Did you know that 2% of people have a seeing eye animal? Another name for a seeing eye animal is a guide animal. There are two types of seeing eye animals that I found, and they are seeing eye dogs and seeing eye horses. … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse – New Year
The New Year has blown in with the breath of winter. Now ice has settled on sidewalks and streets, making travel treacherous. Lu has slipped ice cleats on his shoes, purchased at our local hardware store, to walk Gilbert. Gilbert seems to have his own traction on the ice and nature has provided his warm winter coat. The pair are off to exercise at Fit Express. Lu had … [Read more...]
Walk like a penguin to avoid wintertime slips and falls
Although a winter wonderland may be beautiful, we all know snow and ice can cause injury from slips and falls. In fact, the Injury Facts 2016 report released by the National Safety Council concludes that slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of injury related deaths for adults 65 years and older. Kristen Heffern, ARNP, occupational health nurse practitioner at … [Read more...]