The Lanesboro Arts Board of Directors announces that long-time Gallery Director Robbie Brokken will be retiring from the organization at the end of June 2021. The Board and Leadership express much gratitude for her 17 years with the organization, during which the Gallery has grown into a thriving space for regional artists and their work. Since starting with Lanesboro Arts, … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools participating in the free summer food service program
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all Fillmore Central District children without charge and will meet the nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). From June 7 through August 13, 2021, Fillmore Central Schools will be serving a free sack breakfast and … [Read more...]
Home improvement loan program resources available to City of Rushford residents
RUSHFORD, MINN. – Semcac’s Housing Department is administering two home renovation loan programs for homeowners in the City of Rushford. The Rushford EDA has provided funding for owner occupied house improvements along with funding from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Eligible city residents can apply for financing to complete improvements to their home so they are more … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS DOUG & REBECCA LIND Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Doug & Rebecca Lind of 43620 County 10, Rushford MN 55971 for a 30 foot Variance from the setback to the centerline of the road to construct a bunker on their property … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Barbara Ruth Burroughs, 66, Houston, Minn.,; 5/6/2021, Speeding (47/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Nicholas James Colsch, 64, Caledonia, Minn.,; 5/1/2021, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 5/1/2021, Failure to Obtain New Driver’s License after Changing Name or Address, Fine $20. Jill Marie Conniff, 26, … [Read more...]
MnDOT to host “Let’s Talk Transportation!” virtual events June 10
Residents of Southeast Minnesota are invited to join Minnesota Department of Transportation planners online on June 10 to test their knowledge of the state transportation system and share their vision for its future. Two “Let’s Talk Transportation!” virtual events will be held Thursday, June 10: one from 12:00 to 1:00PM, and a second from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Topics will include … [Read more...]
June 14 is Flag Day
An important date to remember is Flag Day - which is always on June 14. Remember to display your American flag proudly that day (and every day)! Congress passed a joint resolution that encompassed what has come to be known as the U.S. Flag Code on June 22, 1942, (It was later amended on December 22, 1942.) There are some things that people should be aware of when being … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Tuesday, June 8 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9 a.m. • Eitzen City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 • Canton City Council, Town Hall, 6 p.m. • Mabel City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor: Letter about understanding violence…
Letter about understanding violence... To the Editor, Recently I have been trying to understand the violence in our society and trying to figure out what we can do to encourage civility and restraint In reading Pure Land by Annette Mcgivney, I felt I gained some insight into how our minds deal with trauma in our lives. According to a report from the U.S. department of … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor: Letter about displaying profane language in public…
Letter about displaying profane language in public... To the Editor, To the person displaying the flag that reads “‘F-word’ Biden.” You have two American flags on the front of your house, so I am certain of your love for our country. However, this flag regarding our president takes away any respect you have for the office. You certainly have a right to your opinion, but … [Read more...]