By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) United Methodist Churches In my own personal devotions I have been taking much comfort and joy from the writings of Paul in his Letter to the Philippians. I believe Paul’s writings in the Bible are timely for the days in which we live. Many people express to me how … [Read more...]
“Move the Schoolhouse” pancake breakfast
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum will be having an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 7 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Benedict Catholic Church dining hall, 307 W Main St., Decorah, Iowa. The museum is raising funds to “Move the Schoolhouse” onto the grounds of the museum. This one-room schoolhouse, once called the Pot Hollow School, was built in 1915 and … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, March 7 •City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Kingsland School Board, Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. •Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor about remembering family members…
To the Editor, In many families are those who are missing. They are missing from family celebrations, holidays, and experiencing those everyday moments that are part of family life. These brothes, sisters, and grandchildren are missing because of abortion. Their hugs were never felt and their voices never heard. They are missing from the many milestones that families … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor about home care availability and funding…
To the Editor, I recently contacted Senator Jeremy Miller and Representative Greg Davids regarding the concern of availability of care and services for vulnerable adults in our society with the following message and I’m quite sure many reading this are experiencing similar situations. It is time we make our politicians aware of the seriousness of this issue. I just heard … [Read more...]
Women’s sports under attack How intellectual elitist cowards are destroying Title IX
By Jeff Erding Wykoff, MN A February 1 article appeared in the Daily Caller, authored by Dennis Prager. It carries the title “Transgender Swimmer Display Elites Cowardice.” One example of a nationwide trend, Prager details how Will Thompson, a former member of the men’s team, disclosed her new gender, took the new name of Lia, and joined the women’s team. Lia has since … [Read more...]
Historic surveying equipment to be displayed at the Houston County Highway Shop
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 1, from 9-9:57 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction will be held Monday, March 28
The 14th annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction will be held on Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Branding Iron, starting with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and a dinner at 6:30 p.m. This annual event is a great opportunity for PACF donors in the greater Preston and Fountain areas to hear about the impact their contributions are making to improve the quality of … [Read more...]
USDA funding available to help low-income individuals and families buy or repair homes
USDA Rural Development has funding availabile for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could be as low as 1% with … [Read more...]
40th Annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign
“Food insecurity means access to adequate food is inconsistent and limited by a lack of money and other resources throughout the year. Food insecure households report their diets to be of reduced quality, variety, or desirability and/or experience disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.” Semcac’s Rushford, Kasson, Preston and Caledonia Food Shelves served 921 … [Read more...]