Dean’s List Spring 2017 • Drake University: Kyli Torkelson, Rushford • Riverland Community College: Kyler Paulson, Rushford; Jadelin Aarsvold, Spring Valley; Zachary Bubany, Spring Valley; Zachary Buchholtz, President’s List, Spring Valley; Troy Leutink, Spring Valley; Logan O’Connell, Spring Valley; Marina Schwanke, President’s List, Spring Valley; Erica Staat, President’s … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Harmony, Spring Grove projects receive Minnesota Legacy funding appropriations
ST. PAUL – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) said he was recently notified that a pair of projects in southeastern Minnesota are receiving Minnesota Legacy funding grants. “This is great news for both of these worthwhile programs,” Davids said. “My congratulations to all who helped secure this funding.” The Harmony Area Historical Society receives $7,235 to create … [Read more...]
Bandtown Friday Night Jam August 11 in Chatfield
Rain or shine. That’s the motto of the Bandtown Friday Night Jammers. When the rain descended upon the Jammers last August, the audience moved the benches inside the band shell or people listened from their cars and the Jam went off as scheduled — with surround sound! With all of the talented musicians that came to play, the audience was not disappointed. Western Days is just … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
Minnesota, July 31- Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.25/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.31/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. … [Read more...]
Fountain contends with treatment plant timeline
The proposed timeline for Fountain’s wastewater treatment plant project has hit another roadblock. After the plant was designated out of compliance by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) compliance since October 2016, a corrective action plan was submitted and approved. The city was unable to meet the timeline laid out by the plan due to unsecured funding options. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kathryn Ann Baker, 57, Stillwater, Minn.; 7/15/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Gerardo Barragan-Horta, 43, West St. Paul, Minn.; 7/1/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kenneth Lee Eichhorst, 64, Rosemount, Minn.; 7/7/2017, Expired Driver’s License – Over 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Hunter Thomas … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: When does the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) get involved with crashes? Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol notifies the NTSB on the following types of crashes. • School bus injuries or death to student passengers. • Public or charter bus crashes resulting in death or injury to occupants. • Railway crossing crashes resulting in two or more deaths, or … [Read more...]
Great need for quality child care in rural Minnesota
Human Services Assistant Commissioner Jim Koppel recently visited Cedar Mountain Cougar Childcare Center in Franklin, Minn., to emphasize the importance of quality child care, and highlight businesses and communities coming together to address the need for child care. “Without consistent, quality child care, children often struggle and are not prepared to enter kindergarten, … [Read more...]
James (Jim) Wagner
James (Jim) William Wagner, a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa passed away peacefully at his home on August 3, 2017, surrounded by his family. Jim was born to Roland Sr. and Marjorie (Krause) Wagner on October 16, 1948. He was preceded in death by both parents, a half-brother, Charles (Chuck) Krause and brother-in-law Brent Tufte. Jim enjoyed spending time … [Read more...]
Lawrence Tucker
Lawrence Allen Tucker was born June 16, 1942, to Glen and Loretta (Lonergan) Tucker in Austin, Minn.. He grew up in Dexter, Minn., and graduated from Elkton High School in 1961. He graduated from the Austin Vocational School in 1963, where he trained to be a carpenter. In December 1963 he began his service to his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. He served in active duty … [Read more...]