John Fuchsel Candidate for District 4 Commissioner 1. Tell us about yourself. I’m a lifelong resident of Houston County, having grown up on a farm in rural La Crescent as the oldest of 10 children. This is my first experience with running for an elected office. My past leadership experiences have instead involved such areas as church president 12 years, youth groups, … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts announces 2023 Artists-in-Residence
Lanesboro Arts Lanesboro Arts is delighted to announce its 2023 Artists in Residence: Su Hwang, Sophia Munic, and Sequoia Hauck. The Lanesboro Artist Residency Program offers two- or four-week residencies to emerging artists driven to explore ways in which their work can be applied to the community and how Lanesboro’s rural community can inform their work. April 7–May 5, 2023: … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Socialism: domestic threat or national savior?
By Tel Farendholz One cannot watch the news, read an opinion column, or sit down for a family dinner without hearing the big, scary buzzword of our political sphere: Socialism. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about socialism? Maybe you see it as a threat, something that will lead to the downfall of America. Maybe you see it as a sort of savior, … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Many-colored grace
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley Fall is a favorite time of year for me and for many. There is nothing that surpasses a cool fall evening followed by a warm fall day, low humidity, and the sight of brilliant multi-colored leaves against a bright blue sky. I look forward to going on … [Read more...]
Eric Leitzen Candidate for State Senator District 26 Legal Marijuana Now Party
Eric Leitzen Candidate for State Senator District 26 Legal Marijuana Now Party 1. Tell us about yourself. I moved to Bluff Country when I was 14. Since then I have washed dishes in Canton, fried fish in Preston, taught special education in Houston, and represented the entire region as president of Historic Bluff Country. I am a working class Minnesotan through and … [Read more...]
August Jobs Report Shows Pause in Growth Unemployment rate remains below 2%
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a point to 1.9% in August, although it remains at a historic low, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota’s labor force participation rate ticked down two-tenths of a point to 68.2%. In August, the U.S. unemployment rate rose by … [Read more...]
Robb sentenced for vehicular homicide
On October 12, 2022, in the case of State of Minnesota vs. Brittany Diane Robb Houston County District Court Judge Jeffrey Kritzer sentenced Brittany Robb for causing the death of Kerrie Jean Hauser on December 24, 2019, in Hokah, Minn. Brittany Robb admitted she committed the crime of Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide – when she operated her vehicle on December 24, 2019, … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Donovan Michael Lee Pauley, 23, Menomonie, Wis.; 8/20/2022, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for six months). Unsupervised probation for six months (10/6/2022): Remain law-abiding and be of good behavior, No same or similar. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jarrett … [Read more...]
Spring Grove students are keeping busy
By Kaitlin Longhauser Spring Grove School Board members met at Spring Grove Public School’s Learning Resource Center on Tuesday October 18, from 7-7:25 p.m. Board members present include Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Jenny Stender, Aric Elton, Rhan Flatin, and Kelly Rohland. The board approved the Consent Asgenda, minutes from the September 19 regular board meeting, and the … [Read more...]
Upcoming Decorah craft sale a great start to holiday shopping
The 36th Annual Northeast Iowa Holiday Craft and Bake Sale, sponsored by the Decorah Music Boosters, will be held on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 at Decorah High School, 100 Claiborne Drive, Decorah. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. This is one of the largest craft sales in the Tri-State … [Read more...]