“Sing a Song for America” is a one-day choral experience for singers ages 8-108 to come together in one place to create music and memories as a community. Under the direction of Maria Klingsheim and accompanied by Suzanne Eberle, the repertoire will focus on two-part American folk songs, such as “Oh! Susanna,” “Shenandoah,” “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and more. These songs … [Read more...]
Giving thanks for small town churches at Lenora on October 15
The Lenora Pioneer Church Society invites you and your friends to a special service of worship service October 15 at 3 p.m. at the historic Lenora United Methodist Church located in rural Canton, Minn. We will lift up and celebrate the mission and ministry of small town and rural churches, who have much to offer in mission and ministry in our world today despite the … [Read more...]
Semcac Senior Dining in Lanesboro has a new home
Semcac Senior dining has moved. Meals for seniors will now be available at Kenilworth Apartments, 607 Kenilworth Ave South in Lanesboro. Beginning Monday, October 2, meals will be served to senior citizens Monday through Friday each week. Serving time will be at 11:30 a.m. Meal reservations can be made by signing up at the Kenilworth Apartments or by calling the Rushford … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Lily Jane Wangen Tanner Wangen and Callie Glenna of Winona, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Jane Wangen. Lily was born September 13, 2017, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., She weighed 8 lb 5 oz and was 20 1/4 inches long. Lily’s grandparents are Michael and Pauline Wangen of Lanesboro, Minn., and Keary and Susan Glenna of … [Read more...]
Minnesota Super Bowl host committee encourages kids from across the state to enter the Super Snack Challenge
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee (MNSBHC) Legacy Fund, in partnership with Newman’s Own Foundation, is encouraging kids across the state to enter the Super Snack Challenge. Super Snack Challenge invites Minnesota children ages 8-14 to share their favorite healthy game day recipe. Fifty-two winners will be invited to attend the Super Kids Tailgate Party to … [Read more...]
Arlin Falck Foundation accepting applications for grants
Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Rodney Taylor Nolan, 39, Chatfield, Minn.; 7/30/2017, Possession of Paraphernalia, Fine $210, Total Fees $300. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Trevor Bruce Callard, 36, Davenport, Iowa; 8/25/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Daniel Lee Delaney, 51, Mabel, Minn.; 8/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Amy … [Read more...]
Letter about Rebuttal on Jeff Erding’s essay on technocrats…
To the Editor, Mr. Erding is quite disturbed that we in America now have unruly people protesting. I assume he is including the Tea Party of a few years past in his criticism. He then states there is a worldwide effort by mega rich wealthy elitists to achieve world domination. Again I assume he is including the Koch brothers, mega corporations too large to fail and the one … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, October 9 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Hall, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 10 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On September 27, Matthew Dean Storlie, 39, of Preston, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Storlie is charged with Terroristic Threats – Reckless Disregard Risk, a felony with a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about September 23, within Fillmore County, it was reported that the defendant allegedly became abusive and … [Read more...]