Do ordinary citizens still have a voice in Washington and in their state capitals? Despite the cynicism of these times, my answer is, yes, we do... But we have to exercise it. I don’t just mean going to a town hall meeting and yelling, or shooting off a letter or email. I mean making an appointment to sit down with your representative — in his or her office, at a cafe in the … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Government this week
Monday, August 7 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Peterson … [Read more...]
SWCD Prairie Walk August 8 at Savanna Spring Nature Area
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a Prairie Walk on Tuesday, August 8 at the Savanna Spring Nature Area located near the high school on the north edge of Chatfield along Highway 52. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by a walking tour through the native prairie at 6 p.m. Presenters will be Tim Gossman and Debbie … [Read more...]
A View From the Woods
Ancient loons haunt the lake Word comes to us in early June from family members visiting our extended-family cabin. A loon is nesting at Hammock Point! At our three-acre island, we often listen to the loons calling their hysterical laughing call or the haunting wail that sends shivers down your spine. The sleek black bird sparkled with white spots on its back swims and dives … [Read more...]
Wedding
Kjernander ~ Woellert Jaci Kjernander from Portsmouth, N.H. and Ben Woellert of Preston, Minn., are pleased to announce their marriage, which took place October 29, 2016, in Niantic, Conn., during a private ceremony with both parents. Jaci is the daughter of Carl and Mary Kernander of Northwood, N.H., and Ben is the son of Neil and Arlene Woellert of Preston. Jaci is an … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Asher Steven Anderson Drew and Ashley Anderson are happy to announce the birth of their son, Asher Steven, born July 7, 2017. He is the grandson of Steven and Lisa Anderson of Rushford, Minn., and Randy Stinson of Ridgeway, Minn. He joins sisters Maycie and Callie. … [Read more...]
MnDOT introduces 10-year plan
At the August 1 County Board meeting, District 6 planning director Ronda Allis detailed MnDOT plans for the coming decade. District 6 includes 11 southeastern Minnesota counties. As part of MnDOT’s outreach, effort local government units are presented with an overview of the 10-year plan. Planned projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program will be done in the … [Read more...]
Bill & Kate Isles to perform at 50th Annual Western Days Celebration
Mosey on down to Chatfield, Minn., for the 50th Annual Western Days Celebration from August 10-13 for music, food, parades, car and truck show, and more. A highlight of the weekend is live music at Chatfield Center for the Arts with Bill & Kate Isles on Saturday, August 12 at 8 p.m. Bill & Kate Isles are an acoustic singer/songwriter duo based in Duluth, Minn. Using a … [Read more...]
What’s happening at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
Saturday, August 12 • 9 a.m., Bluffland Bird Hike, at picnic shelter Join a naturalist on a hike through the park to see and identify an array of birds. This activity is perfect for all ages and both new and experienced bird watchers. Bring binoculars and bird identification books if you have them, as a limited amount of loaners will be available at the program. Meet at … [Read more...]
Grand opening to include river clean-up August 12 in Lanesboro
Join us on August 12 to celebrate the Grand Opening of Root River Rod Co in Lanesboro, Minn. We will be kicking off the day by cleaning up the town stretch of the Root River. Gloves, bags, and canoes will be available, but we encourage everyone to bring water shoes, waders, nets, even snorkels. Prizes for the most interesting trash pulled from the river! We will wrap up the … [Read more...]