Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Site name and address: Fillmore Central Elementary, 702 Chatfield St., Preston, Minn. 55965. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, … [Read more...]
Flag Burning Ceremony in Harmony June 14
Harmony American Legion Post #81 is having a Flag Burning Ceremony on Wednesday, June 14 at 5 p.m. in the Harmony Community Center parking lot. Please bring your worn flag to the ceremony, give to a Legion member, or drop off at Koliha Insurance Services, 25 Main Ave. South, Harmony for it to be included in this ceremony. … [Read more...]
Free health screening offered in Chatfield
Fillmore County Public Health (FCPH) and F & M Bank are partnering to host a free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screening event. The screening event will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the F & M Bank located at 229 Main Street North in Chatfield, Minn. To participate in the screening you must: • Be 18 years of age or older. • … [Read more...]
Call for artists to participate in July Art Month
Regional artists will be featured at the 3rd Annual HARC (Houston Arts Resource Council) Art Month this July at the Houston Nature Center. Artists of all stages of development are encouraged to participate – though, if not a HARC member already, a $15 annual membership fee will be necessary to join. No additional fees for showing your works one to two pieces, either tabletop … [Read more...]
Harmony Community Garden accepting applications
The Harmony Community Garden is currently accepting applications for raised bed gardening. A number of 4x8-foot raised beds are available, in addition to a limited number of 2x8-foot beds that are suitable for gardeners who wish to sit or stand while working in their garden. Applications may be downloaded at www.harmony.mn.us under City Information or picked up at city … [Read more...]
Keith Burmeister receives educator award
Keith Burmeister received the Educator Award from the South East Retired Educators Association of Minnesota (SEREAM) on April 26 at their annual conference in Albert Lea. The award is given to recognize an educator who has excelled in their profession and who has contributed to their community as well as to their professional organizations. Keith is a graduate of Harmony … [Read more...]
The many health benefits of dairy
Did you know that humans are the only adult animal species that continues to consume "milk" through dairy products. While most animals wean off of their mother's milk after infancy, humans across the globe have been consuming products produced by cow, sheep or goat milk for thousands of years. And the benefits can be numerous. Human body grows to accept milk Although … [Read more...]
SWCD offers many services for livestock producers
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) provides many services to livestock producers, many of which are free of charge. The technical and financial assistance from the SWCD can help improve the efficiency of a farming operation, maintain soil productivity, and improve water quality. • Nutrient/Manure Management: John Boyum is the SWCD Nutrient Management … [Read more...]
SWCD celebrates 75th anniversary with conservation tour and meal
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In 1942, all of Fillmore County gained access to resources to help control soil erosion with the establishment of the West Fillmore Soil Conservation District. The East Fillmore District had been established in 1940 and covered just the east half of the county. In … [Read more...]
Don’t panic, be prepared: Snakes enjoy the summer months, too
By Joe Verzwyvelt, MD Winona Health During these summer months, many concerns may strike fear in southeast Minnesotans, from the minute, such as sunburns and swimmer’s itch, to the more concerning maladies of Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. Though not a common occurrence, snake bites have also occurred in this region. Minnesota is home to two species of venomous … [Read more...]