Karen J. Bennerotte, age 58, died on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Spring Valley, Minn. Karen Jean Long was born October 24, 1962, daughter of Kenneth and Judith (Rathbun) Long in Spring Valley. She attended Spring Valley High School. Karen married Roger Tienter and the couple divorced. On April 25, 1981, she married Dave Lecy and to this union two children were born, … [Read more...]
Carla Mary Schneider Hammel
Carla Mary Schneider Hammel, 48, left us on May 24, 2021, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Carla was born on February 20, 1973, in St. Paul, Minn. to Michael and Melissa Schneider. She graduated in 1991 from Carlton High School, Carlton, Minn. She attended Lake Superior and St. Cloud Technical College where she received her Associate’s Degree. … [Read more...]
Michael Neil Bellock
Michael Neil Bellock of Natrona, Wyo., formerly of Rushford and Winona, Minn, died at his home on May 16, 2021. Mike was born on February 16, 1966, to Alfred N. Bellock and Alta Bellock (Shrum) in Billings, Mont. He was raised in the Rushford area and at times lived with his adored grandma Bellock and various aunts and uncles. He had a love of the mountains of the West and, … [Read more...]
Suicide prevention discussed at Lanesboro High School
Three children’s providers from Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center recently presented to close to 200, 7th-11th graders, at the Lanesboro High School, about suicide prevention. There were two presentations, each about an hour long. The team talked about suicide, self-harm and how to recognize if a student or friend needs help. In addition, discussion was had about … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Tuesday, June 1 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, CRV Office, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2 • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 3 • Houston School Board, High School … [Read more...]
What you know about the Great Depression ain’t so
Most people don’t have a clue about what happened during the Great Depression of the ‘30s. October 29, 1929, the stock market collapsed to less than 200 from a high of over 380 two months before. After what was called Black Tuesday, there was a five-month recovery period when the stock market regained a little over 100 points. Unemployment had also decreased in June to … [Read more...]
Houston County COVID-19 numbers are flat
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Greg Myhre, and Teresa Walter were all present via Zoom on May 25, 2021, for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Others present, Auditor/Treasurer Donna Trehus, Finance Director Carol Lapham, Human Resources Director Theresa Arrick-Kruger, Public Health and Human Services Director John Pugleasa, … [Read more...]
Change of Meeting Notice
Change of Meeting Notice Amherst Township The June monthly meeting for Amherst Township will be held Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Publish 31,7 … [Read more...]
NOTICE
NOTICE Minutesof the Chatfield City Council meetings are available upon request, by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 507-867-3810. Publish 31 … [Read more...]
ISD #227 Chatfield Public Schools
ISD #227 Chatfield Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Wednesday June 9, 2021 (7:00 pm) Forum Room (High School) MISSION Equip all learners with the knowledge to thrive in a world of change by expanding and enhancing each individual’s educational environment. VALUES Excellence. We are dedicated to supporting individual student achievement and fostering lifelong … [Read more...]