Rushford Council’s Monday, March 27 meeting had a noticeably shorter agenda than is typical, but the council acted on two agenda items that could have big impacts down the road. The council unanimously approved a recommendation by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to enter into an agreement with GForce Ink. The purpose is to address the notes and lines of credit due … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
Journal Writing Project: Weight lifting
By Paige Bennett In recent years my high school has incorporated a year-round weight training program that includes both in-season and off-season workouts. Many of our school sport teams have seen major improvements as a result of it. No matter what sport you participate in, you can benefit from weight training. Having physical strength is key to preventing injuries, being … [Read more...]
Engagement
Hirsch ~ Goeden Myron and Deb Hirsch of Mabel, Minn., would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Christina, to Jordan “Beef” Goeden, son of Steve and Lori Wiste of Spring Grove, Minn. Christina is a 2006 graduate of Mabel-Canton High School. She has Associate’s Degrees in Graphic Design and Marketing from Western Technical College and a … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile in Harmony on April 11
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use a new option available online to speed up the donation process. RapidPass, redcrossblood.org/RapidPass, is … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central moves forward with plans for new shed
The Fillmore Central School Board reviewed the blueprint for the storage shed/garage building that is to be built by the Harmony Community Center at their regular March 28 meeting. Space of 9,940 square feet will be needed to construct the building which will have storage space for the football equipment and several garage stalls, including one drive-through bay. Patty … [Read more...]
County approves solid waste agreement with Harter’s Quick Clean-up
At the March 28 county board meeting, the proposed agreement with Harter’s Quick Clean-up, La Crosse, was discussed at length. The agreement for waste disposal services, rural recycling disposal, recycling, processing and marketing services was approved with some changes and wording corrections. The agreement begins on April 1, 2017 and is initially for five years. Matt … [Read more...]
Spring Valley audit “clean”
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 27. Members present included: Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. One visitor (Boyd) addressed the council regarding the repairs his TD Fetterly crew had done at the building that partially collapsed downtown. He said … [Read more...]
Chatfield to update website
At the March 27 Chatfield City Council meeting, City Clerk Joel Young discussed a proposal to update the city’s website to make it more appealing and user friendly. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. Vendor GovOffice Content Management System grew out of an initiative of the League of Minnesota Cities. The proposal to construct, maintain, and manage the city’s website will … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Chatfield Police Department Lorelei Lee Budreau, 26, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/19/2017, Disorderly Conduct – Fighting, Fine $1,000 (stay $850 until 3/14/2018), Total Fees $240. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (3/14/2017): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On March 21, Cedric Wayne Betts, 52, of Wykoff, appeared before District Court Judge Jodi L. Williamson. Betts is charged with five felonies stemming from two related incidents: 1) Drugs – Store Methamphetamine Paraphernalia in the Presence of a Child or Vulnerable Adult, 2) Drugs – Cause or Permit Child or Vulnerable Adult to Ingest, Inhale, Be Exposed to Methamphetamine, 3) … [Read more...]