As Fillmore County comes to grips with the positive identification of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the wild whitetail population, state organizations, landowners, game farmers, and hunters are grappling for answers and a clear path forward. On the heels of the findings, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) developed a CWD response plan and a Deer Management Plan … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Houston School Board grapples with naming rights
The Houston Public School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 in the Houston Public High School library. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and board members Norlien, Carlson, Stillin, and Wilson. Board members Bonner NS Krage came to the meeting later in the evening. Following the pledge and agenda approval, the board opened the meeting to public comment. … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School and City of Lanesboro discuss plans to partner on park road project
Over the past year, there has been a lot of discussion on where property lines lay between the Lanesboro Public School and the City of Lanesboro. At their February meeting, the Lanesboro City Council approved a motion to move forward with the park road project, the road that runs between the community center and school. “We are looking to cost share the project with the … [Read more...]
Preston allows USDA Wildlife hunt
At the February 21 meeting, John Hart, district supervisor USDA Wildlife, requested permission from the Preston City Council to use firearms to hunt deer on the Pine Tree Apple Orchard. The authority was requested from the city council because the Jacobson orchard property is located within the city limits in the northeast part of the city. Other property owners in that area … [Read more...]
World Day of Prayer service to be held in Harmony March 3
World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Nativity Parish in Harmony, Minn. The service will begin at 11 a.m. in the church, with a salad luncheon following in the parish hall. All are welcome! Please bring an item for the local food shelf. … [Read more...]
World Day of Prayer service to be held March 3 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lanesboro
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lanesboro, will hold a World Day of Prayer service on Friday, March 3, at 10 am. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday in March. World Day of Prayer was founded on the idea that prayer and action are inseparable in … [Read more...]
Free radon and nitrate testing Feb. 28 through Fillmore County Public Health and SWCD
Radon gas is found in homes. Radon gas can cause lung cancer. The only way to know if you have radon is to test your home. To obtain a free kit, contact Fillmore County Public Health at (507) 765-2636 or stop by Marzolf Implement, 1221 S. Section Ave., Spring Valley, on Tuesday, February 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fillmore County residents may also have nitrates in their … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Journal Athlete of the Week ~ Brianna Koop
Cold Water, 2,000, and #1
It was another big week of R-P girls basketball. On Monday, Brianna Koop fouled like she normally scores (often), so Savannah Skalet dissipated Houston’s spin. Dale Moga’s ‘Canes had a chance with Koop mostly on the bench. The game was tied at halftime. Houston trailed 36-34 with 10:00 left. R-P then went on a 10-run (46-34). Eight came as second-chance-points. Skalet (6) … [Read more...]
East Champs M-C…Go to OT
They aren’t big, nor upperclassmen-laden. M-C girls basketball play bigger than they are, with discipline, and they have senior stand-out Coranda Vickerman. Adam Wilder’s girls beat Schaeffer Academy 57-52 to clinch the SEC-East division. Vickerman (24 pts, 9-16 FGs, 5-6 FTs, 10 rebs) led the way, as she’s done for three years now. M-C’s other senior, Courtney Graves, added 16 … [Read more...]