Kris Leisen Candidate for Rushford-Peterson School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Kris Leisen. My husband Dan, who is a disabled Army veteran and I have lived in Rushford for 32 years. We have three children, two of which graduated from Rushford-Peterson Schools. Ben is a motion graphics designer, Nick owns a Snap Fitness gym, and Leah works in healthcare. I’ve … [Read more...]
LeRoy-Ostrander School Board
Paul Apenhorst Candidate for LeRoy-Ostrander School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. I’m a native of southeastern Minnesota, growing up in Adams and graduated from Southland in 2012. I attend Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S. Dak., and obtained my bachelor’s in Business Administration. I ran track & field for GMLOS and for DWU. After college, I moved back home … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Board
Kevin Horihan Candidate for Lanesboro School Board 1. Tell us about yourself. I live in rural Lanesboro on a fourth generation farm with my wife Laura and our three children, Liam (6th grade), Fiona, (5th grade), and Rafe (2nd grade). I graduated from Lanesboro High School in 2001. I attended South Dakota State University and graduated with a degree in Agriculture in 2005. … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
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...]