Fillmore County Journal

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Journal Writing Project Empathy and sympathy, both needed in this world

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By Trevor Garner Sympathy and empathy are two different emotions with two different ways of expressing them. Sympathy is judging how a person feels, meanwhile empathy is when you can imagine yourself in this person’s shoes. Now I ask you to imagine what this world would feel like without these two things, looks pretty bleak doesn’t it? No light, just a cold empty place. … [Read more...]

Stress: Don’t let it manage your life Chronic excess stress doesn’t just ruin your day – it could ruin your health

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By UNMC, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Omaha, NE There is a “healthful,” stimulating kind and level of stress. It’s called eustress. Susan Harris, University of Nebraska Extension Educator in Rural Health, Wellness, and Safety, says eustress assists in rising to a challenge. “For instance, if you have a son or daughter who’s getting married, … [Read more...]

City of Canton Ordinance 91.041

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CANTON CITY CODE CHAPTER 91 ANIMALS City Code Chapter 91, Section 4 (Farm Animals) is hereby amended to include the permitting of limited chickens. A)DEFINITIONS. The term “chicken coop” means a structure for housing chickens made of wood or other similar materials that provides shelter from the elements. The term “chicken run” means an enclosed outside … [Read more...]

LCT presenting Lend Me a Tenor in Lanesboro in March

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Live (and lively) theater returns to the St. Mane stage in Lanesboro in early March  — after a long pandemic-created pause — with the production of the comedy Lend Me a Tenor by the Lanesboro Community Theater. Under the direction of Kari Berg, there will be six performances of the play over the first two weekends in March, including matinees on both Sunday afternoons. Called … [Read more...]

City of Houston Council Minutes

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January 10, 2022 Mayor Dave Olson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. January 10, 2022, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present:  Mayor David Olson, Cody Mathers, Tony Schultz, Emily Krage, and Cheryl Sanden. Wastewater Treatment Plant: Motion by Schultz, seconded by Krage to pay estimate #9 from Wapasha Construction Co. in the amount of $345,357.16. … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 2-1-22

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Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent agenda The Board approved the following consent agenda items: •January 25, 2022 Board Minutes (2/4/22) Finance Warrants $41,528.01 • Centurylink … [Read more...]

COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE MARCH 21, 2022 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 10:00 a.m. on the 21st day of March, 2022, for the following project: Bituminous Seal Coats (WT-5P-2, WT-5P-3, WT-12P-1A, WT-14P-2A, WT-17P-2, WT-18P-2, WT-23P-2, WT-25P-2, WT-40P-1A):  Bituminous seal coat with … [Read more...]

COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE MARCH 21, 2022 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 11:00 a.m. on the 21st day of March, 2022, for the following project: SAP 023-636-003: Grading, bituminous paving, concrete curb & gutter and storm sewer, located on CSAH 36 in Whalen, MN from the east end of … [Read more...]