ST. PAUL, MN (Sept. 19, 2016) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and platelets this fall to help restock the shelves following a significant summer shortage to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Through the first two weeks of September, the Red Cross is down more than 10,000 donations from what is needed to replenish the blood … [Read more...]
Minnesota Amublance Association honors Rep. Greg Davids
Falcon cheerleading growing
The New York Times states that cheerleading is the fastest growing girls sport. The Fillmore Central Falcon cheerleader team is growing and anxious to show their commitment this year. They have been working hard on stunts, dances, and tumbling. Cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. They perform lifts and tosses - this is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held … [Read more...]
Mabel Class of 1951 reunites
On September 9, 2016, 11 members of the Mabel graduating class of 1951 met at the Mabel Community Center for some good visiting and reminiscing. In attendance, pictured above are, front row: Doris Johnson Westby, Eunice Smith Williams, Neil Soltow, Doris Mohney Randall, and Pat Johnson Dahl. In back: Dale Stroud, Douglas Street, Merle Peterson, Jerald Holland, and Alvin Forde. … [Read more...]
Florenceville-Granger tractor pull attracts more than 60 pullers
GRANGER, MN - Despite the threat of storms, a large crowd of tractor pullers and fans turned out for the annual event on August 27. The rain held off, and a total of 144 pulls provided great entertainment. Classes at the pull included Farmstock and Sportsman. Results are as follows: 400 Farmstock: 1. Dennis Eiken, Harmony, Minn., WD45, 248.2; 2. Alex Reimann, Whalan, … [Read more...]
Employers cut 1,500 jobs in August… Unemployment rate at 4%
ST. PAUL – Employment in Minnesota fell by 1,500 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency said the state has added 40,629 jobs over the past year, a gain of 1.4%, U.S. job growth in the past 12 months was 1.7%. The state’s seasonally adjusted employment … [Read more...]
Annual Arlin Falck Foundation grant notification
Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...]
Police Reports ~ 9/26/16
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tristan Dylan Coburn, 18, Zimmerman, Minn.; 8/6/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Dominick Chad Jacobs, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 8/20/2016, Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Lacy Jae Krahn, 22, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/27/0216, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Anthony Lee Lambrecht, 24, Burnsville, … [Read more...]
Helen Marie Mercer
Helen Marie Mercer, 81, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Helen was born September 1, 1935 in Chatfield to George and Laura (Mohlke) Allen. She grew up in the Chatfield community, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1953. On June 15, 1957 she married Walter “Wally” Mercer Jr. at the Sumner Center … [Read more...]
Kathleen “Kitty” Lee
Kathleen “ Kitty” Lee, 81 of Rushford, died Sept 12, 2016 at Sauer Nursing Home in Winona, Minn., surrounded by family and friends. Kitty was born on January 19, 1935 in Spring Valley, Minn., to Clarence and Marie Nordby. She was a graduate of Spring Valley High School and Hastings Cosmetology School. Kitty married Wayne Lee of Peterson on November 10, 1956 in Spring Valley, … [Read more...]