Area citizens are well aware of the struggle the Kingsland District has endured in recent years regarding facilities. The defeat of a dual referendum last fall that would have built a sizable addition in Spring Valley, [allowing the District to abandon the Wykoff facility] and increase district income per student did not make the situation any easier. Enrollment continues to … [Read more...]
Healthcare vs. wealthcare
It’s been very tempting to just copy the phrase “people should be taken care of if they get sick or hurt” one hundred times and submit it as my article, but I don’t think that would make it past the editors. But in truth, that’s the whole idea. Following the non-start of the American Healthcare Act (which some of you might know better as TrumpCare or RyanCare) America’s … [Read more...]
Letter about the reason for Easter…
Letter about the reason for Easter... To the Editor, “Jesus didn’t come to save civilization from wreckage, He came to save man from the wreckage of civilization” –Adrian Rogers. He came to seek and to save that which was lost. He didn’t come to bring peace to the world, but to bring division. (Matt.10:34) Because the world does not believe God and those of us who do … [Read more...]
The Owl Center has baby owls!
By Karla Bloem Executive Director International Owl Center Rusty and Iris came to live at the International Owl Center in 2010. Both of these Great Horned Owls had vision in only one eye, preventing them from being released to the wild. They were perfectly capable, however, of breeding in captivity. The Owl Center acquired permits for these owls to study Great Horned Owl … [Read more...]
Good Earth Village open house to be held April 30
Come to Good Earth Village for an open house on Sunday, April 30, from 2-5 p.m. The local camp and retreat center invites all ages to explore the 500 acres, participate in camp activities, and meet some of the very talented and well-trained staff that will be working at camp for the summer. “We cannot wait to introduce you to our incredible faith-based summer programs” says … [Read more...]
A View from the Woods ~ 4/17/17
Maple syrup luxury When the nights are below freezing but the days are warmer, that is when sap rises in the maple trees. At a time when we long for any sign of spring, maple syrup provides the first harvest of the year to reassure us that life is coming back into the earth. Maple syrup is a true North American food. Long before recorded history, Native American families … [Read more...]
Houston Planning Commission weighs meat locker inquiry
The Houston Planning and Zoning Commission met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 3 at Houston City Hall. The meeting began with a public hearing regarding a variance for garage size at 110 North Chase street. There was no public comment and the commission moved on to discuss the situation. Administrator Peterson explained that the reason for the variance requirement on the garage … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Curtis James Bisek, 32, Peterson, Minn.; 3/3/2017, DWI – Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 3/28/2018), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (3/28/2017): Complete Chemical Assessment - within 30 days of March 28 - follow all … [Read more...]
Henrytown Lutheran Church seeks confirmation class pictures
When Henrytown Lutheran Church of rural Canton went up in flames on April 16, 2015, so too did the church’s collection of confirmation photos. In the two years since the fire, several volunteer hours have gone into searching for original prints to replicate those that were lost. Many photographs have been located and copied for display in the new church fellowship hall. … [Read more...]
Zumbro Valley Health Center receives $5,000 grant from the Medica Foundation
Funding used for 2017 programs and services MINNETONKA, MN—The Medica Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Zumbro Valley Health Center to support health-related programming core to its mission. Zumbro Valley Health Center serves Fillmore County residents. The funding will be used for programs and services in 2017. The Medica Foundation gave about $1.2 million in … [Read more...]