LC 46, FC 65 (FC: K. Bennett 17 pts, 7 rebs; K. Broadwater 12 pts, 12 rebs, 10 assists; T. Barnes 15 pts, 4 stls) SC 62, M-C 60 (M-C: C. Vickerman 23 pts (7-7 FTs), 6 rebs, 5 assists; Courtney Graves 12 pts; Payton Danielson 11 pts, 6 rebs. Cougars cut into a Saint lead late, but had no game-winning/tying shot attempts) Lanesboro 15, M-C 49 (MC: P. Danielson season-high … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Wrestling (2/3 & 2/4)
LARP 22, AA Lean and Mean PEM 48 (Josh Doerr (120), #2 at 152 in Class AA McCoy Tekautz (152), and Logan Schindeldecker (285) got pins, Dominick Jenkins (138) a 10-2 MD for Screamin’ Eagles. LARP: 3-0, 7-12) Chatfield 35, A Lean and Mean Caledonia 37 (Warriors led 19-17 after 145, won 152 thru 182 to build an insurmountable 37-17 lead. Seth Goetzinger (106), Jake Mandt … [Read more...]
Thank you Master Gardener volunteers
From county fairs to safety programs, the local Extension office relies heavily on volunteers to accomplish the work that we do. Two groups of volunteers that I have the pleasure of working with on a regular basis are the Fillmore and Houston County Master Gardeners. These volunteers give significant amounts of their free time to the people of our area and through the education … [Read more...]
Kaylee Arndt essay places 2nd in district
Kaylee Arndt placed second at the district level for her essay in the “Patriot’s Pen” competition. The essay competition is sponsored annually by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its auxiliary, and is open to students in grades 6-8. The theme for the 2016 competition was “The America I Believe In.” One of 71 entries from Fillmore Central High School, Kaylee was the … [Read more...]
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s office to increase access to safe medication disposal
PRESTON, MN, January, 2017 — Sheriff Tom Kaase has announced that the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a grant for a drug collection unit as part of CVS Health’s Medication Disposal for Safer Communities Program. The new unit will be located at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, 901 Houston St. NW Preston, and will provide residents with a safe and … [Read more...]
Houston School Board talks schedule, breaks for 2018-19 year
The Houston School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in the Houston Public High School Library. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved its agenda and opened the floor to public comment. Lisa Myran-Schutte, the school athletic director, spoke regarding the adoption of a “tight” version of the school calendar for the 2018-19 school year as opposed … [Read more...]
Rushford student participates in a J-Term study tour to Guadeloupe
KENOSHA, WI -- Jeremiah Munson of Rushford participated in a J-Term study tour to Guadeloupe with Carthage College. The “Experiencing the Franco-Caribbean Culture of the Guadeloupe” study tour aimed to immerse students in the culture of Guadeloupe and to learn about the art and history of this French Caribbean “departement.” Before departure, students learned how to live in … [Read more...]
The Bluff Country Minnesota Multi-County HRA (BCMMCHRA) is working with Minnesota Housing to provide affordable first-time homebuyer loans More than $622,000 in resources available in 2017
RUSHFORD, MN – Minnesota Housing announced that $56.6 million is available to provide affordable mortgages to first-time homebuyers through a collaboration with Minnesota cities and counties, including $622,185.04 for Fillmore and Houston counties. Homebuyers can take advantage of these resources through the Minnesota Housing Start Up loan program, which offers fixed … [Read more...]
Chatfield Brass Band invites new members to join
The Chatfield Brass Band invites new members to join them as they begin rehearsals for the summer concert season. The band is a full concert band and instrumentalists of all ages and abilities are welcome to join. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Chatfield elementary school band room beginning February 2. When you join the Chatfield Brass Band, you will … [Read more...]
Ostrander annexation discussed
An annexation issue and planning for Police Chief Tom Mosher’s retirement were the main topic at the Ostrander city council meeting on February 7. All council members were present (Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start). The only visitor on hand to address the council was Brenda Sheldon, who said she represents the owner of … [Read more...]