USDA Rural Development is accepting applications 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% … [Read more...]
The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Beef Council are extending their beef producer survey deadline to March 31
The University of Minnesota and Minnesota Beef Council are collaborating on an overview study mapping the pathways Minnesota beef cattle travel from birth to finish. The survey was opened last fall, and the deadline has been extended to March 31, 2021. Dr. Joe Armstrong – “We really need MN beef producer responses to help us guide our research in the direction that best fits … [Read more...]
Gophers Teams Post a Perfect Week
It is a pretty rare occurrence period. Chatfield’s basketball and wrestling teams performed the feat of going collectively 7-0 the week of February 22. On Tuesday, the basketball teams swept St. Charles. The boys put up a season-high in posting a 95-61 win. Chatfield out-scored the Saints 53-28 in the second half, exploding a 42-33 halftime lead. Seniors Reid Johnson (29 … [Read more...]
KSMQ Public Television series to air nationwide
FEBRUARY 11, 2021, AUSTIN, MN — For the first time in its near 50-year history, KSMQ Public Television has produced a series that will be seen on television screens across the country. The KSMQ production Let’s Go, Minnesota! will air on Create TV every Monday at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for 14 weeks beginning March 1. Each episode runs 30 minutes. “KSMQ’s Let’s Go, Minnesota! … [Read more...]
Kingsland frozen pipe issue mulled
Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on March 1, with all members participating. Building and Grounds Director Jason Thompson’s written report included, “Thursday evening February 18, as you well know, we had some excitement with a sprinkler line bursting… There were two recycling receptacles placed in front of the cabinet heater in the bell door vestibule, potentially … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2021.
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2021. The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Linder, Volkman Staff Present: … [Read more...]
Notice Fillmore County Planning Commission
Notice The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of Thursday, March 18, 2021, starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be a public hearing on a proposed SSTS Ordinance amendment. There may also be a discussion of other proposed Zoning Ordinance and SSTS Ordinance Amendments. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 8 … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PARKING REGULATION ORDINANCE The Rushford City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2021, to receive public input on a Parking Regulation Ordinance. The draft ordinance is available on the City web site at www.rushford.govoffice.com for review or a copy will be mailed or emailed to those requesting it. Persons wishing … [Read more...]
Cub Scouts Pack 53 collecting donations for Rushford Food Shelf
The Cub Scouts help the March food drive each year. Pack 53 of the Rushford/Peterson area will have cans to collect monetary donations at local businesses for the month of March. Donations can also be mailed to Rushford Food Shelf P.O. Box 549, Rushford, Minn. 55971. The Cub Scouts cannot gather food at neighborhood homes this year because of COVID. “Food insecurity affect … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – “Hymn of Promise” “In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be…”
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove and Fountain United Methodist Churches It was a very meaningful journey for me to be a student at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. While a member of the seminary community, I met many well learned scholars and was blessed in so many … [Read more...]