The Foundation for Rushford-Peterson Schools is happy to announce the establishment of the Merlin and Lila Jameson Scholarship. The Jameson family (Scott, Mark, Craig, and Lance) wishes to embrace their parents’ lifelong philosophy of always giving back to their school and community. Establishing a scholarship in their memory is a tribute to Merlin and Lila’s lifelong mission … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
SEMAC Awards Arts Grants
On March 21, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 39 grants for a total of $154,650 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 14 Individual Artist grants for $65,000, 20 General Operating Support grants to arts organizations for $70,150, and seven School Residency grants to public schools for … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre announces 2017 Fillmore/Houston County free Nights
The Commonweal Theatre Company announces performance dates for its 2017 Free County Night Program. Theatre lovers living and/or working in Fillmore or Houston Counties are invited to attend—free of charge—Henrik Ibsen’s final play about one man’s search for humanity in When We Dead Awaken on Thursday, April 20; a triumph of the human spirit The Elephant Man on Thursday, May 25; … [Read more...]
The Working Mom ~ Husband-isms
For any of you who know me and know my husband, you will also know that he never reads my column. So, I thought it was safe to write another column that shares the joys of marriage—or, as some of us say, “Are you kidding me?” My other half often displays what I call “husband-isms.” In my world, they are behaviors or actions that only my husband has (that I know of) and … [Read more...]
Extension offers one-to-one services for financially distressed farmers
University of Minnesota Extension will begin offering one-to-one financial counseling to farmers in serious financial stress. “We know that due to a variety of factors, including on-going low prices, some farmers find themselves facing difficult circumstances,” said Bev Durgan, Extension dean. “With our new program, Extension offers distressed farmers help in understanding … [Read more...]
Lanesboro switches to new garbage and recycling service
Lanesboro’s contract with Harter’s Quick Clean Up will be ending soon, and so the city recently advertised for bids. Three bids were received from Harter’s, Waste Management, and Advanced Disposal. The council reviewed the bids at their regular April 3 meeting and approved a motion to switch to Advanced Disposal once the contract with Harter’s is finished. With Advanced … [Read more...]
MiEnergy Cooperative wins national award
CRESCO, IA/RUSHFORD, MN, March 23, 2017— MiEnergy Cooperative was one of 11 electric cooperatives awarded the Cooperative Purpose Award by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The award is given for outstanding contributions to improving the quality of life and purpose of the cooperatives in their communities. In 2013, Southern Minnesota Energy … [Read more...]
Lanesboro area residents complete Blandin Community Leadership Program retreat
GRAND RAPIDS, MN, March 24, 2017 — Twenty-four residents of the Lanesboro area returned March 17 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Mikkel Phillip Chambers, 29, Arden Hills, Minn.; 2/4/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Steven J. Gross, 62, Milan, Ill.; 3/11/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Megan Rae Rutter, 39, Canton, Minn.; 2/20/2017, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. 2/20/2017, Driver’s … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: What do those words on the door of your squad car “L’ETOILE DU NORD” mean? Answer: Our squad car door badge displays the Seal of Minnesota, including the French phrase “L’Etoile du Nord,” meaning “The Star of the North.” This motto was chosen by our first governor, Henry Hastings Sibley and became the State Motto in 1861. This was three years after … [Read more...]