Estelle’s Eatery & Bar, Harmony, Minn., will be featured on the next Farm Fresh Road Trip - a collaboration between Minnesota Farmers Union, Minnesota Cooks, and Twin Cities PBS. This Upper Midwest Emmy Award winning TV program was filmed at Estelle’s last week with host Mary Lahammer of Twin Cities PBS. Estelle’s is one of six restaurants to be featured when this show … [Read more...]
Ostrander opts out of granny pods
The Ostrander City Council met on August 16 for a special meeting. All members were present (Erin Brugh, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). As posted, the items to be discussed were to pick a funding option for the pre-project financing and authorizing the submission of such application, and to approve or opt out of the “granny pods” … [Read more...]
Zumbro Valley Health Center receives significant donation from Mayo Clinic
ROCHESTER, MN – Zumbro Valley Health Center has announced Mayo Clinic awarded the organization $89,000 to support its integrated care delivery model. This funding will be used to expand the delivery of mental and chemical health, medical and care coordination services to the under- and uninsured populations in Southeast Minnesota. “Mayo Clinic has been a long-time supporter … [Read more...]
Engagement ~ Thompson ~ Krueger
Allie Elizabeth Thompson and Devon James Krieger are pleased to announce their engagement. They will be married September 17, 2016 in Winona, Minn. Allie is the daughter of Eric and Jane Thompson of Rushford. Devon is the son of Lindsey Krueger and the late Terry Krueger of Glenwood City, Wis. Allie is a 2009 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School and is the owner of … [Read more...]
Engagement ~ Thissen – Schwebach
Dan and Brenda Thissen of Sargeant, Minn., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Ann Thissen to Nicholas Benjamin Schwebach. Nick is the son of Susan and Mark Schwebach of Caledonia, Minn. Brooke is a 2013 graduate of Hayfield High School and a 2015 graduate of Rochester Community and Technical College, where she studied child development. She is … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Kamryn Rosalyn Pederson
Kamryn Rosalyn Pederson Andrew and Jenna Pederson of Preston are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kamryn Rosalyn Pederson. Kamryn was born July 29, 2016, weighing 5 lb 12 oz and was 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Steve and Karen Trende of Preston and Dan and Janelle Pederson of Sauk Rapids, Minn. … [Read more...]
College News
Dean’s List/ Honors/President’s List Fall 2015 • Southwest Minnesota State University: Alan McCaulley, Fountain; Kaitlyn Austin, Wykoff; Kelsey Austin, Wykoff Spring 2016 • Buena Vista University: Haley Kohlmeyer, Chatfield • Drake University: Kyli Torkelson, Rushford • Kent State: Aimee Hansen, Fountain • Minnesota State Mankato: Sarah Johnson, … [Read more...]
Home repair loans and grants available
With warmer weather upon us, USDA Rural Development is gearing up to help local homeowners finance home improvements through low-interest loans and grants. “Now is a good time for homeowners to evaluate the need for necessary repairs or replacement of items such as a roof, electrical, plumbing and siding,” said Chuck Phillips, Area Director for Rural Development’s Southeast … [Read more...]
Call for emerging artists of all media from MN or NYC for place-based Lanesboro residency program
Lanesboro Arts invites emerging artists in all media from Minnesota and the five boroughs of New York City to apply for the Lanesboro Residency Program, generously supported by the Jerome Foundation. Applications are due September 1, 2016 (online submission deadline) for residencies scheduled in 2017. The Lanesboro Residency Program provides an opportunity for emerging … [Read more...]
Root River 1W1P submitted for state review… Pilot watershed-based plan involving six counties in SE Minnesota nearing completion
June 28, 2016, PRESTON, MN – After nearly two years of work, the Root River One Watershed, One Plan pilot project, which includes all of Fillmore County, is entering the final phase of its planning process. State officials are conducting a 60-day review for the draft water management plan for the Root River One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) that involves a planning area … [Read more...]