We get a variety of garbage related questions at the Resource Recovery Center and the Recycling Center here in Fillmore County. Many of them concern whether or not we will accept a certain material, and of course, how much it is going to cost to get rid of it. A similar article on this subject was published a couple years ago, but many of the fees have changed, … [Read more...]
With a $1.65 billion surplus, why is the Legislature short-changing our justice system?
By Minnesota Third Judicial District Chief Judge Jeffrey D. Thompson As a district court judge, I know firsthand the importance of a strong, adequately-funded judiciary. Our courts play a crucial role in our democracy. As Chief Judge of the Third Judicial District, I see the impact of the courts throughout southeastern Minnesota, from rural one judge counties like Dodge, … [Read more...]
Government this week
•Monday, May 15 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, CRV Office, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18 • Houston School Board, High School … [Read more...]
Basic needs
My wife and I just welcomed our second child and first son, Timothy Scott, into the family. Almost immediately after he was born, the bonkers nature of Minnesota weather decided to drop the temperature about 40 degrees overnight, and now the entire house is sporting a case of the sniffles. Now, I’d love to tell you all about how I sit in a second-hand chair in my … [Read more...]
Child care crisis: We’re listening
By Rae Jean Hansen Vice President - Early Childhood, SMIF Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) understands that early childhood is a key component to sustained economic development. For more than 30 years, even before research proved investing in early childhood was more than a “nice thing to do,” we were pulling cross-sector partners together to improve the … [Read more...]
Future of Mabel daycare center to be determined
At its May meeting, the Mabel City Council set a date for a special meeting to discuss the fate of the daycare center and determine if the unfinished daycare center is a potential project for Mabel Economic Development Authority (EDA). Construction of the daycare center at the northeast side of Mabel was started last year by a Caledonia company. Unfortunately, their … [Read more...]
Lost in Whalan
Some folks do get lost in Whalan and we advise them to STAND STILL and look around. Which leads us to tell you about what is happening on Saturday, May 20. That is when the little town of Whalan (population 63) once again hosts the annual STAND STILL PARADE. Festivities are from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., with music, food and fun activities. At 10 a.m. the Zumbrota Community Band … [Read more...]
Engagement
Marzolf ~ Olson Allan and Diane Marzolf of Preston, Minn., would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Jordyn to Brent Olson, son of Michael and Toni Olson of Birnamwood, Wis. Jordyn is a 2009 graduate of Fillmore Central High School. Jordyn earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato. … [Read more...]
Engagement
Quanrud ~ DeSilvey Matt and Karen Quanrud of Preston are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rose Quanrud to Jordan Ryan DeSilvey, son of Jim and Beth DeSilvey of Perry, Iowa. Maternal grandparents are Jerome Hansen and the late Helen Hansen of Mankato, Minn., (formerly of Delavan, Minn.). Jennifer is a 2011 graduate of Fillmore Central and a 2015 … [Read more...]
Houston City Council approves nature center zip-line
The Houston City Council met on Monday, May 8 at the Houston City Hall. In attendance were Houston City Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland, Mayor Olson, and Council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage, and Schutte. Following a Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting regarding property classification and valuation, the meeting began at 6:13 p.m. Following the Pledge … [Read more...]