By Steven Rowland Chatfield, MN I would like to know what the process was in deciding to have Sundance, previous winner of The Voice, perform in Preston on the same weekend as the 50th Anniversary of Chatfield Western Days! I enjoy watching The Voice and, on any other weekend, I would, in support of another community, probably buy tickets to see Sundance perform, as I am a … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, August 1 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Rushford Village City Council, CRV Office, 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 2 • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 3 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Monday, August 7 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
During the 10 years that I have been the Recycling Educator of Fillmore County, a lot of recycling and environmental information has appeared on the computer as well as printed material on my desk. In the next several 101 articles, I will share some of the information I have collected. A lot has been compiled by Oberlin College of Ohio and the MPCA. Other environmental … [Read more...]
Merchants Bank looks to “Swipe Out Hunger” for area food shelves
Merchants Bank will be donating five cents each time a Merchants Bank credit card or debit card is used between August 1-8, up to a total of $10,000, to area food shelves during “Swipe Out Hunger,” the bank’s fifth annual Facebook Giveaway. The “Swipe Out Hunger” giveaway will work like this: Supporters of area food shelves will be able to vote once per day between August 1-8 … [Read more...]
New employee has four legs and a big heart
The newest employee at Hoff Funeral Home wasn’t able to fill out an application, but he still got the job based on his people skills and big heart. Charlie is a therapy dog. This special seven-month-old labradoodle joined the Hoff staff in April as “Chief Comfort Officer,” providing comfort to grieving families at Hoff locations throughout Southeast Minnesota. “We heard … [Read more...]
State lines are danger zones for gas prices, GasBuddy finds
Study finds motorists can overspend as much as $25 per fill-up across state borders, gasoline price “spread” even wider near state lines BOSTON, MA — GasBuddy, the only smartphone app connecting nearly 70 million drivers with the Perfect Pit Stop, identifies the state borders with the most drastic gas price variance -- “spread” in industry parlance. According to GasBuddy’s … [Read more...]
Popular sports for seniors
Age doesn't have to stop older men and women from enjoying their favorite sports. In fact, remaining active can improve physical and mental health. If a doctor has confirmed that it is okay to participate in sports, these activities can help men and women 50 and older enjoy friendly competition and physical activity. Fishing Fishing is more than just a leisurely day at the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Scott Thomas Hodge, 38, Northfield, Minn.; 4/6/2017, Passing in a No Passing Zone, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Michael Shane Buri, 43, Racine, Minn.; 6/14/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Megan Marie Buxengard, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/24/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Zachary Ryan Gudgeon A son, Zachary Ryan, was born to Joseph and Laura (Halverson) Gudgeon of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., on July 19, 2017. Zachary weighed 4 lb and was 17 inches long. Grandparents are Neil and Lois Halverson of Mabel, Minn., and Calvin and Nancy Gudgeon of Hawley, Minn. Great-grandparents are Leonard and Loretta Halverson of Mabel, Minn., Virgil Reicks of Harmony, … [Read more...]
Houston School Board honors two retiring teachers
The Houston Public School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 in the Houston Public High School Library. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Bonner, Krage, Wilson, Stillin, and Evenson. Board member Norlien arrived at approximately 6:16. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda and opened the meeting … [Read more...]