Kiera Olson of Fillmore Central High School and Bryant Gernes of Winona Cotter High School have been named the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (AAA) winners for Region One A for 2017. Established in 1988, the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (AAA) is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League. The award goes to high school seniors with a 3.0 or higher … [Read more...]
Preston approves increase in ambulance per capita rate
At the March 6 meeting of the Preston City Council, a $3 increase in the ambulance per capita rate was approved starting in 2018. Mayor Kurt Reicks and Councilman Charles Sparks were absent. City Administer Joe Hoffman explained that the Township Fire/Ambulance Committee approved an increase from $7 to $10 per capita beginning in 2018. This rate has remained at $7 since … [Read more...]
Fillmore County producers urged to consider risk protection coverage before crop sales deadlines
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the crop deadline of March 15, 2017. Federal crop insurance covers crop losses from natural adversities such as drought, hail and excessive moisture. NAP covers … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
Just in case you missed the last Recycling 101 article, I will repeat part of it today. As of April 1, 2017, all recyclables brought to Preston by waste haulers or individuals will be transported to La Crosse by Harter’s. The material will then be taken to Green Circle’s facility where the recyclables will be separated and sent to various markets. Rural containers … [Read more...]
Houston Planning Committee discusses possible meat locker
The City of Houston, Minn., Planning Commission met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday March 6, 2017 at Houston City Hall. Present at the meeting were commission members Krin Abraham, Cheryl Sanden, Jim Edwards, Houston City Council member Emily Krage, Houston City Deputy Clerk Audrey Hegland and Houston City Administrator Chris Peterson. Also in attendance was Stacy Vix in regard to a … [Read more...]
Houston School Board thanks resigning employee; continues memorial policy debate
The Houston School Board met in the library of Houston Public High School at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board Members Bonner, Stillin, Krage, Wilson and Carlson. Board Member Norlien arrived to the meeting after it commenced. Following the pledge, the board approved the last meeting’s minutes and opened to public comment. … [Read more...]
SWCD High School Scholarship deadline is March 31
Each year, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) provides two $500 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in natural resources, agriculture or another related field. One of the scholarships goes to a graduating Fillmore County high school senior. That application is due Friday, March 31. Applications are available at the SWCD office in Preston or … [Read more...]
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Notice of Fillmore County Delinquent Taxes
Donna Barnes
Donna Barnes, age 87, of Harmony, Minn., died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Clara House in Harmony. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the United Methodist Church in Harmony. Interment will follow in the State Line Cemetery, rural Harmony. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. The Lindstrom Funeral … [Read more...]