Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Rushford, Minnesota (the “City”), will meet at the City Hall, 101 North Mill Street in the City, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024, to consider the proposal of Winona Health Services, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the “Borrower”), that the City assist in financing a project hereinafter described pursuant to … [Read more...]
city of wykoff NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A VARIANCE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Wykoff will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 8th, 2024, at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Room at 106 Gold St. N., Wykoff, MN 55990 to hear reasons for and against a Variance request by Cody and Malissa Stuart. The property is located at 116 Main St. S, Wykoff, MN. A variance is being requested from Ordinance 151.21.2 Single Family … [Read more...]
ABLE Welcomes New Executive Director
ABLE (A Brighter Living Experience) warmly welcomes their new executive director, Lee Walraven, to the ABLE family. ABLE is a nonprofit organization that provides residential care for the developmentally disabled in Houston County, Minn. The nonprofit organization began back in 1979. At the time, parents in Houston County started an organization with the goal of finding … [Read more...]
First Kayak Winner of the Summer
Katie Semling, of Fountain City, Wis., alongside her son Barett, stood next to their brand new kayak that Katie won in a recent contest. On May 31, 2024, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the first prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 39 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The … [Read more...]
It Never Rains But It Does Pour
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free I remember hearing that expression growing up. But when I was young it didn’t make any sense to me. However, as I have had more life experience the adage seems true. Why does it rain so much or so little? Even a committed atheist will pray for rain or for it to stop raining, which is an interesting phenomenon isn’t … [Read more...]
Rural Lanesboro House Fire
Fillmore County Dispatch received a 911 call of a house fire at 35315 Flag road in rural Lanesboro at approximately 6:21 am yesterday morning. The Lanesboro Fire Department and Lanesboro Ambulance responded. A Fillmore County Deputy also responded and upon arrival observed the house to be a total loss. Fillmore County Deputies determined that there were two adults home at the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Legion Flag Burning Ceremony
The Lanesboro American Legion Post #40 held a Flag Burning Ceremony on Flag Day, June 14, 2024. The legion collects worn flags throughout the year and holds the flag burning ceremony once per year. Photos by Barb Jeffers … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board Looking for New Board Member Applications for Upcoming Term
By Annika Doberenz At their latest meeting on June 17, the Kingsland School Board discussed topics ranging from faculty retirements to applications for the soon-to-be open seats on the board. Not only will Angel Apenhorse be resigning from her full-time position as custodian, but Theresa Zwart will be resigning in September from her position as the school’s bookkeeper, a job … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Firemen Win Golf Tournament
This year the Lanesboro Fire Department hosted the Tri-County Fire Association Golf Tournament. This tournament is a 4 person best shot. There were 21 teams with 84 golfers. Cody Hungerholt, Blaine Harmon, John Dollar and David Haugan were the first place team and are pictured. Photo by Barb Jeffers … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Josen Patrick Duff-Griffith, 27, Minneapolis, Minn., 9/12/2023, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Robert Earl Ellenz, 66, Caledonia, Minn., 5/17/2024, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (50/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $215. Arlin Mark Peterson, 72, Houston, Minn., 5/28/2024, Speeding (60/45), Fine … [Read more...]