Keith Burmeister received the Educator Award from the South East Retired Educators Association of Minnesota (SEREAM) on April 26 at their annual conference in Albert Lea. The award is given to recognize an educator who has excelled in their profession and who has contributed to their community as well as to their professional organizations. Keith is a graduate of Harmony … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Local dairy finds its “bread and butter”
Dairy farmers Bob and Jeanette Kappers can tell you where nearly each ounce of milk and hour of each day on their farm has gone. They are down-to-earth, welcoming, and eager to share their love for an industry and a way of life. While Bob grew up ona dairy farm in Spring Valley, Jeanette was a townie, raised in Chatfield. After getting married, they stumbled upon a … [Read more...]
The many health benefits of dairy
Did you know that humans are the only adult animal species that continues to consume "milk" through dairy products. While most animals wean off of their mother's milk after infancy, humans across the globe have been consuming products produced by cow, sheep or goat milk for thousands of years. And the benefits can be numerous. Human body grows to accept milk Although … [Read more...]
SWCD offers many services for livestock producers
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) provides many services to livestock producers, many of which are free of charge. The technical and financial assistance from the SWCD can help improve the efficiency of a farming operation, maintain soil productivity, and improve water quality. • Nutrient/Manure Management: John Boyum is the SWCD Nutrient Management … [Read more...]
SWCD celebrates 75th anniversary with conservation tour and meal
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In 1942, all of Fillmore County gained access to resources to help control soil erosion with the establishment of the West Fillmore Soil Conservation District. The East Fillmore District had been established in 1940 and covered just the east half of the county. In … [Read more...]
Sons of Norway building to be renovated, needs donations
As the Sons of Norway building in Lanesboro, Minn., has been a vital part of the town for many years, it has been difficult for many people, both residents and frequent visitors, to see the unique and historical building looking a little run down in recent years. Fortunately, there are those who have stepped up to do something about it and bring the building back to its … [Read more...]
Still Going, Gatorade Gophers Win 1AA East
Technically, most of them should be on B-squad. Chatfield’s A-squad softball team is headed back to the “A” town of Austin. They may be in the first stages of a “D” word. Mark Eickhoff’s #3 in Class AA Gophers (1-seed, 19-0) swept through 1AA East yielding three runs. In the quarters, in the Battle of Eickhoff (dad/coach/Mark versus daughter/pitcher/Makaila), … [Read more...]
Cougars Blaze Trail to 1A East Softball Title
They forged their own path. There was no precedent. They didn’t learn from last year’s run, or the run the year before, or any run the last two-plus decades. The last time M-C softball won a play-off game was 1993. Aided by upsets, and from a gaggle of good (successful elsewhere) athletes across five grades, Kati Bergey’s Cougars are 1A East Champs. M-C (4-seed, 11-5) … [Read more...]
Three to the Final Three
Three county baseball teams have made it to Memorial Day. In the 1AA East quarters, FC/L (2-seed, 16-4) beat Cotter (7-seed, 10-10). Josh Peters (3-3, RBI, R), Logan Corson (2-3, 2 RBI, R), Sam Rustad (2-2, 2B, RBI, 2 R), and Collin Scott (6 2/3 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K Win, 1-3, RBI) led the way. In the semis, the Falcons played an epic with La Crescent (3-seed, 14-7). … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
At the Sub-1 Meet, RPH’s Ashley Agrimson took first in all three jumps. She quadruple-qualified for the 1A Meet. Nicole Blagsvedt swept the throws. Triton Meldahl also had two firsts. Noah Carlson, hamstring ailing, qualified in his only event, the Long Jump. LFC’s girls 4x400 (Ashley Miner, Bailey/Leah Ruen, Emma Breitsprecher) and 4x800 (Kaylee Arndt, Ruens, Kiera Olson) … [Read more...]