Gladys Mae (Anderson) Bradley, 88, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn., surrounded by her loving family, from complications from Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Gladys was born October 8, 1928, to Lilly Edwardson and Harris Anderson in Houston, Minn. She was baptized on November 4, 1928 and confirmed November 8, 1942. Gladys graduated from … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Perlum G. Austin
Perlum G. Austin 86, of Rushford, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at his home. He was born February 28, 1931, to Perry and Golda Austin. Perlum was an only child. He was only six years old when his own father passed. He taught his mother how to drive and became his own self-taught, independent person. Perlum enjoyed talking with people, spending time with his family and … [Read more...]
Local Mixed Martial Arts fighter finds success
Chatfield native Chad Curry spent his high school wrestling career earning win after win, ending his career with a second place finish in the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament in 2008. But, finding athletic success in a professional arena is hardly the usual outcome, despite being the dreams of many. Curry has found a way to not only do it, but with impressive … [Read more...]
Local liquor retailers reluctantly accept move toward Sunday sales
The state Senate voted last Monday (February 27) to repeal the ban on off-sale Sunday liquor sales and allow Minnesota liquor stores to open on Sundays. Since the House has already passed a companion bill, passage of a final bill to end the 159-year-old ban on Sunday sales in Minnesota is a virtual certainty. According to an article in the Pioneer Press, State Sen. Jeremy … [Read more...]
Who will you nominate as the Teacher of the Year for 2017?
“Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions,” someone once said. That’s profound, if you stop and think about it. Who was your favorite teacher and why? Even as an adult, nearly everyone can name off the list of teachers they had for each grade. Undoubtedly, today’s children are our future leaders. Teachers play an important role in the … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, March 6 City of Houston Planning/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 Canton City … [Read more...]
Minnesota’s anti-protest bill
By David Webb Lanesboro, MN To several of us constituents who have written to him urging he reject HF 322, Minnesota’s anti-protest bill, Representative Davids has only proferred excuses as to why he chooses instead to toe the party line. They deserve public rebuttal. 1. While acknowledging the first amendment of the Bill of Rights - “The people shall not be deprived … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Daycare dilemma
We have a really big challenge in this area, that impacts both families and businesses. There’s a daycare provider shortage. The demand is far greater than the supply. I hear about it on a weekly basis from friends all the time. We recently tried to hire a person for a newly added position at our company, and I told her the biggest challenge she would face … [Read more...]
Fertilizing the local food economy
There’s a misconception that just because it’s winter, farmers aren’t busy. However, the off-season is when farmers are busy doing bookwork, making machinery repairs, selling and buying seed and laying the groundwork for a successful spring. Just like a farmer, the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has been working hard to bring a range of supports to its … [Read more...]
Spring Valley wall repairs slowed
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 27. All members were present: Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council OK’d the Sportsmen’s Club raffle permit. After approving the previous minutes, agenda and bills, the … [Read more...]