Ellie was granted peace when she passed away in the early sunrise hours of August 14, 2021: “What must it be to step on shore and find it Heaven, to take hold of a hand and find it God’s hand, “To breathe new air and find it celestial air, to feel invigorated and find it immortality, “To rise from the care and turmoil of earth into one unbroken calm. to wake up and … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation announces new Prosperity Initiative cohort; seeks additional members
OWATONNA, MN – August 30, 2021 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is pleased to announce the members of the 2021 Prosperity Initiative cohort, a program which provides free coaching and training to entrepreneurs who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of color (BIPOC). Seven business owners from four different communities have joined this year’s cohort. SMIF … [Read more...]
Recycling 101 Hazardous Waste Day collection guidelines
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator With the cooler weather it means it’s time for another Fillmore County Hazardous Waste Collection. This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. While life is starting to look more like it did in 2019, things will still look a bit different at this year’s hazardous waste collection. Guidelines … [Read more...]
Lanesboro proclaims third week of September as “Welcoming Week”
During the city council meeting on September 7, 2021, the Lanesboro Council approved a proclamation designating the third week of September as “Welcoming Week.” “Welcoming Week 2021,” a nationwide initiative of Welcoming America, helps communities celebrate unity and togetherness. Lanesboro joined the fun this year with special events held on Wednesday, September 15, … [Read more...]
State grants for Hokah and La Crescent
ST. PAUL – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) announces that the cities of Hokah and La Crescent are among the 32 recipients of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants. “I congratulate these cities and the department for working together in securing these grants,” Davids said. “This … [Read more...]
History Grant appropriations in southeastern Minnesota announced
ST. PAUL – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) said he was pleased to learn a pair of local projects have received funding through history grants from Minnesota Legacy appropriations from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. “It’s great to learn that local and state officials were able to collaborate and make this funding happen,” Davids said. “Congratulations to the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Heather Lynn Gavin, 26, Caledonia, Minn.; 8/12/2021, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates on Public Streets/Highway, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 8/12/2021, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class/Type, Fine $100. Brian Michael Goetzinger, 44, Caledonia, Minn.; 8/12/2021, Motor Vehicle Registration - Unregistered - Alter/Deface … [Read more...]
2021 Houston County Fair Open Class grand and reserve placings
Department 1: Game Horses: Jumping Figure 8 (11-13 yrs.): Else Plzak, Reserve Jumping Figure 8 (14-17 yrs.): Madison Winjum, Grand Barrel Racing (11-13 yrs.) :Tegan Dahlstrom, Grand Barrel Racing (18 & Over): Christine Novak, Reserve Pole Weaving (11-13 yrs.) Elese Plzak, Grand Pole weaving (14-17 yrs.): Ava Hoscheit, Reserve Key races (11-13 yrs.): Breelyn … [Read more...]
History plays feature local World War 2 veterans’ tales
After months of oral interviews, Pop-up Plays: Lanesboro WW II and Beyond brings to the stage local accounts of soldiers in D-Day, German prison camp, the Norwegian Resistance, Japanese nurses in Rochester, and farmers growing food for Europe. Area veterans Orval Amdahl, Don Ward, Bob Earley, Dr. Westrup, Paul Abrahamson, Ruby Nelson, Signe Soma will come to life again on … [Read more...]
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, the undersigned, being duly qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of Arendahl, County of Fillmore, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify and affirm that on the 21st day of September, 2021, I caused to be posted an ordinance entitled “Ordinance Prohibiting The Use of Recreational Motor Vehicles Within The Township Road Right-Of-Way” that was passed by the Arendahl Town … [Read more...]