Rushford, MN. — Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TEC), of Rushford, Minn., will officially merge with Hawkeye REC, of Cresco, Iowa, to become MiEnergy Cooperative on January 1, 2017. The new name and its spelling reference the joining of a Minnesota (M) cooperative and an Iowa (i) cooperative. The name, pronounced with a long I, also demonstrates the ownership by individual … [Read more...]
Blandin Community Leadership Program seeks new participants
GRAND RAPIDS, MN December 16, 2016 – As part of its commitment to strengthening rural communities, Blandin Foundation is making its Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP) available to residents from the Lanesboro area. This is the first time BCLP training has been available for the Lanesboro area. Examples of how BCLP alumni have used the strategies and skills learned in … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2017 City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 6 p.m. Lanesboro City Council, 5:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change. … [Read more...]
Military memorial in Canton
The Canton City Council discussed possibilities for an updated military memorial at their regular meeting on December 14. Canton resident Nick Prestby attended the meeting and asked the council for their thoughts on moving the military memorial in town to in front of the gazebo. He provided a preliminary sketch to illustrate some of his ideas, but told the council that the … [Read more...]
A View From the Woods ~ Good decisions
Amidst fear and trembling at what President-elect Trump plans to unleash on our environment and climate, there is some excellent news. The Obama administration acted out of concern for the earth with two recent decisions denying easements over federal lands here in the Midwest. The first decision many Minnesotans have been following—the fate of sulfide mining operations … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Braelyn Maree Pfremmer
John and Heather Pfremmer are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Braelyn Maree Pfremmer. She was born December 8, 2016, weighing 10 lb 4 oz. and was 20 inches long. Braelyn is also welcomed home by her big sister, Bailee Pfremmer. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Brys Steven Broadwater
Larry and Chelsea Broadwater of Preston, Minn., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Brys Steven Broadwater. Brys was born December 6, 2016, weighing 8 pounds and was 19.75 inches long. Happy grandparents are Milo and Beth Ann Broadwater of Preston and Steve and Jill Johnson of Lime Springs, Iowa. … [Read more...]
Search for Miss Teen Fillmore County announced
If you are female, single, never been married, between the ages of 13 and 18 years, applications are being accepted for the title of 2017 Miss Teen Fillmore County! Miss Teen Fillmore County will represent her county at the Miss Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be held at the Wellstone Center on April 29, 2017 in the city of St. Paul, Minn. The young lady chosen as Miss … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports ~ 12/26/16
Chatfield Police Department Michelle Marie Copeman, 33, Fountain, Minn.; 10/7/2016, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Susen Karen Bigalk, 53, Canton, Minn.; 6/15/2016, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 12/5/2017), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 … [Read more...]
Cross Country teams team up to ring bells
On Saturday night, December 17, 2016, the LFC Cross Country girls got together with the Stewartville Cross Country girls, braved the weather, and met up at the new Hy-Vee in Rochester to ring bells for Salvation Army and sing Christmas carols together. This was a great show of sportsmanship and friendship among the two teams that tied for second place to go to state this … [Read more...]