Have you ever been asked the question, “If you were stranded on an island, what three items would you bring with you?” or something similar? I find these questions very fun to think about. You get to be inventive, funny, or really buckle down to think critically on it. Virtually everyone has been given the opportunity to split something in half to share with … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
Catholics at the Capitol
By Eleanore Jones Spring Valley, MN Speakers Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebr., spoke on how we must build a culture of life and love. Our state needs us. He said three things were needed: 1. Success of democracy depends on leaders like you. They say that our faith should stay out of the public square. Our founding fathers believed that we are needed … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, April 3 • City of Houston Planning Commission/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, April 4 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 … [Read more...]
How to handle the Russia mess
The recent announcement by FBI Director James Comey that his agency is investigating links between members of President Trump’s campaign and Russia has upended Washington. Yet there needs to be an even stronger and broader investigation to get to the bottom of what happened. There are really two questions at hand. The first involves Russian meddling in our election and their … [Read more...]
7th Annual Boys All-County Team
1st Team Cole Schwichtenberg (6’1” senior G, Lanesboro): Finished a stand-out three-year-starter career by averaging a double-double from the point guard position; 19 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.2 steals. He went 14.5/5.1/3.7 as a sophomore, 16.7/7.4/3.9 as a junior. He’s led Lanesboro in scoring and assists each of the last three years, rebounding the last … [Read more...]
Wrestling All-Conference
Seven county grapplers were named All-TRC. LARP’s cast is headed a trio of seniors. Josh Doerr (120) went 9-0 in TRC matches with nine pins (finished 24-4, 3rd at Sections). McCoy Tekautz (152) and Justin Mueller each went 8-1 in the TRC. They finished 32-9 (state third) and 25-8 (3rd at Sections) respectively. Jake Mandt (junior, 145) heads Chatfield’s cast. He was 9-0 … [Read more...]
The Next Level – Winter
Four former Chatfield girls basketball players highlight the list of winter college athletes. MaKenzie Miller (2013 grad) put a cap on a fine four-year career by leading UW-La Crosse to their best campaign (9-5 WIAC, 16-11 overall) since 2011-2012. For a second consecutive year, the 6’1” center led her team in scoring (14.6), rebounding (9.4), and blocks (1.4) while hitting a … [Read more...]
Track and Field (3/23 & 3/25)
Byron Invite (Indoor) at RCTC (Chatfield’s teams each finished third (of 4). Mariah Bell had a first (200) and a fifth (L-Jump). Ben Muller (400), Alex Hompe (Shot), the girls 4x200 (Bell, Kyra Dokken, Megan Hopp, Abby Jorgenson), girls distance medley (Pam Lisowski, Lexi Schott, Abigail Hinckley, Stephanie Bradt), boys 4x200 (Muller, Isaiah Froese, Kyle Nosbisch, Austin … [Read more...]
Houston School Board crafts four-focus plan for future success
The Houston Public School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Krin Abraham and Board members Norlien, Bonner, Stillin, Krage and Wilson. Following the call to order and the pledge, the agenda was approved and the board opened to public comment. Seeing none, the board moved on to … [Read more...]
RPV Chamber of Commerce digs into property sales and trends
The Rushford Peterson Chamber of Commerce held a meeting Thursday, March 23, open to the public and attended by more than 20 individuals representing a number of municipalities, businesses, and organizations. The meeting was geared towards highlighting property sales and trends, as well as taxes and assessments for properties within the tri-county area. Fillmore County … [Read more...]