OWATONNA, MN, March 21, 2024 – Through a partnership with the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) and its Community Responsive Fund, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) will award $750,000 in grants to organizations that directly respond to immediate challenges and opportunities in southern Minnesota. Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to organizations doing work … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Bridgette Anna Deters, 38, Spring Grove, Minn.; 3/14/2024, Speeding (72/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Chatfield Police Department Tanner John Clement, 29, Chatfield, Minn.; 2/21/2024, Speeding (48/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dante Deon Fox, 39, Rushford, Minn.; 6/18/2023, Harassment; Restraining … [Read more...]
SEMAC Announces Recent Individual Artist Grant Awards
On March 19, 2024, the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) Board of Directors awarded 21 arts programming grants for a total of $89,000 in funding to individual artists throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 13 Advancing Artist Grants and eight Emerging Artist grants. SEMAC, a non-profit arts agency, is designated by the State of Minnesota Arts Board as … [Read more...]
Spring Car Care 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Identified in Goats and Cattle
By Katie Drewitz HPAI historically infects birds but has been documented to infect mammals such as cats, skunks, and foxes. Based on the recent findings from Michigan USDA announced the virus is very similar to the viruses found in Texas and Kansas and reiterated the virus appears to have been introduced by wild birds. Pasteurization has continually proven to inactivate … [Read more...]
New Troop 53 Boy Scouts
Congratulations to Dominic Humble, Bentley Engler and Aiden Woxland, front row, left to right, who have completed Cub Scouts and joined BSA Troop 53 of the Rushford-Peterson area. Middle row, left to right, are scouts Hunter Lee, Chase Humble, Hudson Lee, Andy Sanchez Flores and Anthony Woxland. In the back are Scoutmaster Tom Butterfield, Mannix Darr, Beatty … [Read more...]
How Tech Can Make You a Safer Driver
Technology has touched all aspects of modern life, including the way people drive. For example, the days of printing directions in advance of long car trips are long gone thanks to global positioning systems (GPS) that are now built in to cars or easily accessible via smartphones. But technology hasn’t just made it easier to get from point A to B. It’s also made such journeys … [Read more...]
DHIA and Midwest Dairy Awards
On March 21, Fillmore County dairy producers gathered for their annual Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) and Midwest Dairy meeting and awards banquet at the Branding Iron restaurant. A Midwest Dairy update was given by Margaret Johnson and the DHIA business update and awards for 2023 were given. Awards presented were: Premier Dairyman - Trailside Holsteins, Fountain; … [Read more...]
Spring Grove students visit State Capitol
State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pictured with junior and senior students from Spring Grove Public Schools. The group visited with Rep. Davids recently at the State Capitol office to discuss current issues facing the Minnesota Legislature. Photo submitted … [Read more...]
The Butterfly… Jesus is Alive!!! He is Risen!!!
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Churches: Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) Pictured here is a colorful butterfly depicted in stained glass on the front door of the Preston United Methodist Church. The butterfly is a powerful symbol of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It portrays the power of new life and that Jesus has … [Read more...]