Applications are being accepted for the title of Mrs. Fillmore County! Mrs. Fillmore County will have the honor of representing her county at the Mrs. Minnesota pageant, which will be held at Wellstone Center, April 28, 2018 in St. Paul, Minn. The woman chosen as Mrs. Fillmore County will become an ambassador from the Fillmore County area and will receive the official title … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Fillmore Central Schools open an Alternative Learning Program
Fillmore Central School Board approved moving forward with creating an Alternative Learning Program at a school board meeting held February 28, 2017. The decision came after reviewing current programs at Fillmore Central and seeing a need for an educational program that will meet the needs of students who are struggling to receive high school credits within the traditional … [Read more...]
USDA announces funding availability to help low-income individuals and families buy or repair homes
AUSTIN, MN. – USDA Rural Development has funding available for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. “Our housing staff will work one-on-one to ensure quality customer service for all applicants,” said Acting State Director Mike Navin. “To help prepare would-be buyers for this exciting step, USDA requires … [Read more...]
Chosen Valley Mini Grant Program
Root River State Bank and F & M Community Bank-Chatfield are excited to announce their continued sponsorship of the Chosen Valley Mini Grant. Applications for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year will include funding of $5,000.00, bringing the grand total to $80,000.00 that has been allocated over the past 16 years to projects that would otherwise not be funded. This … [Read more...]
Semcac food shelves to participate in Open Your Heart to the Hungry & Homeless
Caledonia, Kasson, Preston and Rushford, Minn., – all four of the Semcac food shelf locations are participating in the 2017 Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge, a donation drive sponsored by Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless and Hunger Solutions, that takes place in July. As a member of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Semcac is eligible to receive a … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: I was told that the fine for speeding in a construction zone had increased recently. Could you also explain the Zipper Merge for merging into construction zones in Minnesota? Answer: A recent work zone crash left two people injured, so this is a great time to remind drivers about the importance of maneuvering through a work zone safely. During the spring and summer … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
A recycling review now and then is probably a good thing. This article and the next one are going to cover many of the recycling habits the residents of Fillmore County should have. Each paragraph is in the form of a question and then comments and information concerning the question. Do you recycle junk mail? The plastic window on the envelope does not have to be removed. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Herta Rosina Matteson, 64, Rochester, Minn.; 6/4/2017, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dylan Heath Appenhorst, 24, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/15/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Michael Lee Benson, 59, Rushford, Minn.; 6/2/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger … [Read more...]