The Houston City Council meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. on October 11, 2016. In attendance were Mayor Edwards and Councilmembers Knutson, Sanden, Schultz and Schutte. City officials also in attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Randy Thesing, Ed Jacobs, and Audrey Hegland. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was opened to public comments, of which … [Read more...]
Canton Historical Society gets loan
At their regular meeting on October 12, 2016, the Canton City Council approved a loan for the Canton Historical Society. President of the Canton Historical Society (CHS), Kathy Haynes, was present at the meeting to ask for a loan to allow the CHS to continue with the Depot restoration project. She pointed out that a flyer was sent out with the city bills to inform the … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse – Gilbert and bicycles
By Sue Ommen Fall has finally come, with the appearance of pumpkins and changing leaves heralding this colorful season. Crisp fall days have been perfect for a ride on the bike trail. Since Lu retired the beginning of this year, leisurely rides with Gilbert on the trail have become a favorite pastime. Earlier in the summer, Lu purchased a lightweight three-wheeled recumbent … [Read more...]
Police Reports ~ 10/17/16
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Hindi Sharif Abdullahi, 36, Bloomington, Minn.; 7/23/2016, Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (41/30), Fines $50, Total Fees $140. Brian Lester Beming, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 7/10/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Caleb Joseph Brantley, 20, Big Lake, Ill.; 9/1/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jana … [Read more...]
Root River 1W1P moves into final phase
Policy Committee votes to send draft plan to state’s BWSR for approval. PRESTON, Sept. 28, 2016, – Area elected leaders overseeing the Root River One Watershed, One Plan project voted Monday to send its draft water-management plan to a state agency for final approval. Members of the Root River One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) Policy Committee voted unanimously to submit the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Concept Plan task force named, surveys distributed
The Lanesboro Concept Plan, an initiative focused on the report generated last spring by nationally-recognized site designer and “conservation planner” Randall Arendt, is moving ahead on a number of fronts. The Lanesboro City Council has named a seven-person Task Force to guide the Plan over the next three months. Members include Walter Bradley, Mark Gorman, Ken Graner, … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week – Collin Scott
Fighting for health care?
By David R. Webb, MD Object to your tax dollars going to pay administrators of Medicare/Medicaid programs? How then do you feel about your ever-increasing insurance premiums going to pay the ever-increasing salaries of for-profit health insurance company CEOs? In the last decade for which figures are available, CEO’s at the 10 largest of these companies pocketed nearly $1 … [Read more...]
Why we have backups
Who would have thought we’d see the Vikings as the NFL’s lone unbeaten team five games into the season? I sure wouldn’t, and most other folks wouldn’t either. After all, here in Minnesota we lost our starting quarterback and our star running back, the biggest name in Minnesota football for years... and somehow here we are, sitting pretty atop that wacky cartel they call the … [Read more...]
A message to all Trump supporters
If you are in the Trump camp, here’s the man you are supporting: 1. A candidate who refused to accept President Obama’s citizenship even after he revealed his American birth certificate. 2. A candidate who degrades and insults a former American prisoner of war (John McCain) and refuses to recognize him as a hero. 3. A candidate who publicly mocks a handicapped … [Read more...]