Gilbert’s photo shoot Gilbert took part in a photo shoot the Monday before the 4th of July. Gilbert is a photogenic lad, with his large and caring brown eyes. However, it is tricky to get a good shot of a black dog. In fact, I once read that people avoid taking black dogs as a pet for this very reason. In my last article, I discussed the fact that Lions Club International was … [Read more...]
State gains 4,400 jobs in June 77,478 new jobs in past year is biggest annual gain in nearly two decades, surpassing 3 million total jobs for first time in state history
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota’s unadjusted job count passed the 3 million mark in June for the first time ever, according to figures released June 20 by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency said the state added 4,400 jobs in June on a seasonally adjusted basis and has gained 77,478 jobs over the past year, the biggest over-the-year … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Community Education receives books to promote early literacy
OWATONNA, MN, June 22, 2017 - Fillmore Central Community Education was one of 29 organizations to receive donated books through Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) BookStart program, which awarded a total of 10,000 books valued at $186,375.00, is one of SMIF’s early childhood efforts focused on providing resources so all children can have a healthy life of … [Read more...]
Claire Pieper is top regional scorer at National FCCLA Leadership Conference
Lanesboro student Claire Pieper will be a senior at Lanesboro this fall. She is a motivated individual that has a lot of ideas, ranging from trying to find the right college and career for herself, to starting a non-profit organization someday, according to Rochelle Gathje, FCCLA advisor. This is evident with her recent accomplishments in FCCLA (Family, Career and Community … [Read more...]
College News
Graduations Spring 2017 • Briar Cliff: Jonathon Hanson, Preston, Master of Arts in Kinesiology and Human Performance • Graceland University: Danielle Linder, Rushford, Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) •Gustavus Adolphus College: Bailey Hilgren, Chatfield, Biology, Music Honors, Magna Cum Laude • Knox College: Kristina Mengis, Mabel, Studio Art, … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
MINNESOTA, MN, July 17- Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have not moved in the past week, averaging $2.20/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.24/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bryan Joseph Boland, 34, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/20/2017, Leaky Loads, Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Angela Leigh Danielson, 44, St. Charles, Minn.; 4/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Bronson Matthew Hahn, 18, Preston, Minn.; 6/21/2017, Lights on Implement of Husbandry – Front and Rear Lights Required, Fine $50, Total … [Read more...]
Pitch the Commissioner event to be held in Preston
Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger is hitting the road for the sixth summer in a row to hold “Pitch the Commissioner” events around the state. He invites community members to share their best ideas about how to improve health in their community while playing a friendly game of horseshoes. Fillmore County Public Health will host a pitch event at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...]
SWCD forestry field day at Forestville State Park July 26
On July 26, 2017, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a field day to explore the benefits of using fire for vegetation management at Forestville State Park, 21071 County 118, Preston, Minn. The event is being held in partnership with MN DNR, MN Tree Farm Association, MN Forestry Association and High Point Realty. The tour will begin at 6 … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton school board member resigns
Mabel-Canton School Board member Jeff Rein resigned his position effective immediately. A reason for his resignation was not given. Rein had been serving on the board since January 2015, with his term to expire in January 2019. The board added his resignation to its July 18 meeting agenda. A motion was made and approved to accept his resignation and thanked Rein for his … [Read more...]