Lanesboro 6, #6 in 9-Man GM 56 (L: Carson Schwichtenberg 16-28, 159 yards, TD, INT passing; Connor Ruen 5-65, TD receiving; Andrew Luck 8-81 receiving, 10-28 rushing. GM: Zach Myhre 17-266, 5 TDs rushing. Burros are 0-2, 1-2) M-C 16, #3 in 9-Man SG 50 (MC: Brenden Kerns 12-54, TD rushing; Drew Wyffels 3-6, 86 yards, TD passing; Ethan Underbakke 2-63, TD receiving. SG: … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Volleyball (9/5 – 9/9)
L-A 2, FC 3 > 25-19, 21-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-11 (FC: M. Scheevel 33 assists, 8 kills, 16 digs; K. Marzolf 16 kills; C. Rindels 13 kills, 17 digs; P. Donlinger 8 kills, 3 aces, 22 digs; K. Corson 16 digs. Falcons rallied from down 2-1. With it 23-23 in game four, Rindels smartly serve-received in the front row, quick passed to Scheevel, who sent it right back to Rindels for … [Read more...]
Cross Country (9/12 & 9/14)
D-E Invite (LFC girls (64) took second to Lake City (49) of seven teams. LARP was incomplete. Kaylee Arndt (3rd), Bailey Ruen (6th), Ashley Miner (10th), Maddie Smith (22nd), Kelly Ristau (24th), and Katie Prinsen (25th) finished top 25 for Burros (of 67 total). Emily Didier (23rd) paced LARP. Rochester Area Home School (38) beat PEM (42) for boys’ title. LARP’s boys … [Read more...]
Preston approves preliminary 2018 budget and levy
At the September 18 meeting of the Preston City Council, after considerable discussion concerning the 2018 budget, a resolution adopting the 2018 preliminary levy was adopted unanimously. The 2018 preliminary levy was set at $897,182, an increase of $65,688, or 7.9% over 2017. One percent of levy increase equals about $8,300. There already were two changes to the earlier … [Read more...]
Houston Council approves preliminary budget and levy for 2018
The Houston City Council met at Houston City Hall for their regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017. In attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Mayor Olson, and council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage, and Schutte. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council opened the meeting to a period of public comment, of which there was none. Next, the council … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Audra Marie Bloom, 50, Onalaska, Wis.; 8/4/2017, Passing on Right Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Patrick David Brophy, 52, Coralville, Iowa; 7/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tomohiro Fujimako, 40, Cresskill, N. J.; 8/19/2017, Speeding (73/45), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy D. … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: Are drivers required to use turn signals when entering or exiting a roundabout? With a newly constructed roundabout very recently opened in town, I have not once observed a turn signal used. What is the law? Answer: This is a great question as we are seeing more roundabouts in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota state law says that a signal of intention to turn … [Read more...]
State unemployment rate at 3.8% in August Employers cut 6,600 jobs
ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota unemployment rate climbed 0.1% in August to a seasonally adjusted 3.8%, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.4% in August. The state lost 6,600 jobs in August, and the number of jobs gained in July was revised downward by 5,100 positions. … [Read more...]
Paula Vreeman
Memorial service for Paula Vreeman will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church in Cherry Grove, with Rev. Deanna Woodward officiating. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Wykoff and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Paula Vreeman, age 70, of … [Read more...]
Nancy Wead
Nancy Wead, age 77, of Harmony, Minn., died Monday, September 18, 2017, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2017, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, with burial in Greenfield Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony and after 10 a.m. Monday at the … [Read more...]