Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.34/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.47/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in … [Read more...]
Letter about Shooter accomplices…
To the Editor, “He must have had an accomplice!” they say of the Vegas mass murderer. “How could he have done it otherwise?” Of course he had accomplices! He had the NRA, the gun lobbyists, the gun nuts and gun culture, Senators and Congressmen and their lax gun laws and their cowardice before their big billionaire donors. He had the American romance with the gun and the … [Read more...]
Warren Rasmussen
Warren Woodle Rasmussen, age 91, of Mabel, died on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Green Lea Manor, Mabel, Minn., with his family by his side. Warren was born January 21, 1926 to Oden and Helen (Woodle) Rasmussen at their home. He grew up in the Henrytown/Lenora area. Warren attended the State Line Country School and Newburg Country School. He was confirmed at the Newburg … [Read more...]
Mabel Fire Department asks city for a raise
Mabel Fire Chief Orel Tollefson addressed the Mabel City Council at its October meeting, asking for a pay increase for his firefighters. Currently the fire department gets $10 per hour and Tollefson is asking for $20 an hour. “We don’t expect to get the $20. Our guys don’t do it for the money, but we’re asking to negotiate an increase to show that we are valued.” According to … [Read more...]
Preston Public Library to host contemporary folk band
Wildflower, an all-female contemporary folk band from Winona will be performing at the Preston Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event is sponsored by the library and Preston Area Arts Council. Refreshments will be served following the concert. The group performs with duo keyboards, guitars, cello, and flute. The musicians create a fresh, effervescent sound with a … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Simon Thomas Gonsalves, 44, Oronoco, Minn.; 8/12/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 9/25/2019), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 365 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (9/25/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse
Gatherings As I roll to a stop atop a hill on the bike trail, quilt blocks of farmland dot the slope above me. It is a perfect time to muse on this column topic: gatherings. The first gathering we recently attended was the Cory Tammel Benefit. Numerous people were gathered together; in fact the roller-skating rink at Wheelers was filled with people playing games, competing … [Read more...]
Houston School Board interview replacement candidates
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Norlien, Carlson, Bonner, Wilson and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda for the evening and opened the meeting to public comment, of which … [Read more...]
Harry Willis Root
Memorial service for Harry Root will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Greenleafton Reformed Church in Greenleafton, with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial will be at the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2017, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. … [Read more...]
Pig farmers, they make the bacon
By Lauren Servick Director of Communications and Marketing, MN Pork Board MN Pork Producers Association October. Some would argue it is the best month of the year in southeast Minnesota. October brings the bulk of fall harvest, peak fall foliage beauty, and trips to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard. But it is also a great month to celebrate something deeply rooted in … [Read more...]