On July 14, Minnesota Senator Al Franken put out a press release saying he would introduce legislation to “Address Teacher Shortages in Communities Across Minnesota.” The senator went on to say “I’m going to be working to pass my bill into law so that we can get more teachers to enter and stay in the profession.” While this is a noble idea and I fully support help for new … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Catherine Antonia Moellers
Catherine Antonia (Huinker) Moellers completed her 91 years of commitment to marriage and family on Monday, July 17 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco where she had resided for the past 1 1/2 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, Iowa, with Father Dennis Cain officiating. Burial will be in … [Read more...]
Leanne Kay Turner
Leanne Kay Turner, born November 7, 1947, in Harmony, Minn., passed away on July 8, 2017 at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. Leanne is survived by her daughter, Darcy Quinata; siblings Larry (Pat) Turner, Cindy (Jerry) Rieser, and Loren (Donna) Turner. She was preceded in death by parents Dale and Mildred Turner, siblings Lynn Dale Turner, … [Read more...]
Amanda Grover
Amanda Mae Grover, 40, passed away on July 14, 2017. Amanda was born December 29, 1976, at Spring Valley Hospital to Donna Mae (Finseth) Grover and Gregory V. Grover. Amanda graduated from Fillmore Central High School in 1995. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. Amanda had a strong spirit and lived life fully. She was immensely proud of her son, … [Read more...]
Joanne Manning Greenlee
Joanne Manning Greenlee, 83, of Chatfield, passed away on July 13, 2017, at her home. Joanne was born February 22, 1934, to Clifford and Elsie (Schuchard) Manning. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1952. On June 25, 1953, she married Lloyd Walter Greenlee. Joanne enjoyed many activities: family vacations, purchasing and … [Read more...]
Charlotte Jean Howe
The funeral for Mrs. Charlotte Jean Howe will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th St. SE, Rochester, Minn., with Rev. Floyd O’Bryan officiating. A light lunch will be served following the service. Burial will follow the lunch at Washington Cemetery in rural Spring Valley. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, July 17 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 • Houston School Board, High School … [Read more...]
Whalan Council tackles long agenda
As the Whalan City Council met on Monday, July 10, 2017, the council had a list of old business and new business to attend to. All council members were present, including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson, Wyatt Berekvam, Kim Berekvam along with City Clerk Lolly Melander and City Maintenance worker Lanny Landsverk. Motion was made by W. Berekvam, with second … [Read more...]
Mabel continues to move forward on daycare center
A public hearing was held prior to the regular Mabel City Council meeting to discuss moving forward on building a commercial daycare center. Mike Bubany, a consultant from David Drown Associates, addressed the council and members of the Economic Development Authority (EDA). He provided a report that outlined the modifications after the City authorized the EDA to establish Tax … [Read more...]
Chatfield approves Wellhead Protection Plan amendment
Scott Hanson, groundwater specialist with Minnesota Rural Water Association, provided technical assistance to create the amended Wellhead Protection Plan (WHP). He briefly reviewed the amendment at the July 10 city council meeting. The Chatfield WHP plan was originally approved by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in 2007 and has been in effect through June 2017. The … [Read more...]