Caledonia Police Department Ricky Duane Lawrence, 62, La Crescent, Minn.; 9/22/2022, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Shauna Rae Mundinger, 35, La Crosse, Wis.; 9/2/2022, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Jonah Lee Ross, 40, Hokah, Minn.; 9/22/2022, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board
Carmen Anderson Candidate for Kingsland School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Carmen Anderson I am married to Tyler Anderson, who is the Director of Retreat Services at Good Earth Village. We have three young children and two sweet dogs. We moved here four years ago from Florida as we felt a spiritual calling to be in this beautiful state of Minnesota. I am a … [Read more...]
Houston School Board
Marissa Bailey Candidate for Houston School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Brownsville, MN. I have lived in Houston for 16 years with my husband; we have four children. Shortly after we moved to Houston, I opened a successful in-home daycare and cared for many children over the course of nine years, I chose to change paths when my youngest entered … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board
Tim Gunn Candidate for Caledonia School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Tim Gunn and I am running for Caledonia School Board. My wife and I moved to Caledonia eight years ago so we could be closer to our grandchildren and to live in a beautiful part of this great country. I am a retired police officer from the Chicagoland area (Downers Grove Police 20+ years, … [Read more...]
Turn over a new leaf – give blood this fall
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., September 22, 2022 — The American Red Cross is asking the public to start the season off with a lifesaving blood donation. While the leaves turn, the need for blood never changes. Those who give this fall play an important role in keeping the blood supply high enough to help patients counting on blood products for care – especially ahead of the busy holiday … [Read more...]
Expanded grants bring locally grown food to schools Nearly $4.25 million available to support Farm to School programs throughout Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota school districts aiming to increase their purchase of fresh, locally grown, nutritious foods in school meal programs can apply for one of two grant opportunities through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Applications are also being accepted for equipment purchases that support Farm to School initiatives. Through the MDA’s Local Food for … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, October 10 •Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. •Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. •Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston County … [Read more...]
Crop research grants available from MDA
ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting grant applications for applied crop research that improves the agricultural product quality, quantity, or value of Minnesota’s $9.3 billion crop industry. Applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Program Crop Research Grant are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, … [Read more...]
Tom Kaase Candidate for Fillmore County Sheriff
1. Tell us about yourself. I’m married to Dorle Grindland Kaase and we have a son, Kaine. I have been a resident of Fillmore County for the past 58 years. I am a business owner (Kaase Trucking, Jailhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast, and our farm). I have 35½ years of Law Enforcement experience (12 years Fillmore County, 18 years Rochester Police Department, four years as the … [Read more...]
John DeGeorge Candidate for Fillmore County Sheriff
1. Tell us about yourself. I have worked for the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years, and have been Sheriff for the last four years. I previously held the position of Captain, Patrol Sergeant, Undercover Narcotics Investigator, Deputy, Dispatcher and Jailer. I grew up in Rushford and am a lifelong resident of Fillmore County. I graduated from Rushford-Peterson High … [Read more...]