By Pastor Mark Docken Chatfield Lutheran Church Root Prairie Lutherand Church Even though we are well beyond Easter Sunday, there are some of us who are still at Good Friday. All the fanfare of Easter felt like just another entertainment show, because in the depths of your soul you’re not buying it. Like Mary, you came just to anoint the body. She walked to the tomb from a … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Climate change’s detrimental effects on marginalized communities
By Maddy Bergey “I can’t breathe.” These words are not only the words of George Floyd, but also the words of other people of color who suffer the effects of environmental racism and injustice each day. Environmental racism is a deliberate act that targets communities based on race. As climate change becomes an extensive crisis, the waste, pollution, and poor air quality … [Read more...]
Home improvement loans available for low income homeowners
Semcac, a Community Action Agency serving southeastern Minnesota, has funds available through Minnesota Housing for housing rehabilitation loans for eligible homeowners in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Rice, Steele, Wabasha and Winona counties. This loan is a 0% interest rate loan (no monthly payments) with a 15-year term or a 10-year term for … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, April 26 • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor – Letter about Bald Eagles
Letter about bald eagles are soaring in Minnesota... To the Editor, Readers taking in Mary Bell’s April 5 commentary, “The death of one bald eagle,” should also read the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s April 1 news report titled, “By any metric, Minnesota is at the center of bald eagles’ rebound.” The first line gets to the point: “The bald eagle population in Minnesota is … [Read more...]
Philando Castile, George Floyd, Duante Wright, and Minnesota Nice
By David Webb, MD Lanesboro, MN From observation and personal experience (although a nonnative, I have lived and worked in Minnesota for more than 20 years), I believe that “Minnesota Nice” is real and not just limited to Lutheran church basement gatherings. I do perceive, however, that as this state, as this country, as the world has become more politically polarized, as … [Read more...]
Rep. Davids announces state grant for Houston
ST. PAUL, MN – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the City of Houston has received a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) grant and loan. “This is wonderful news for Houston, and I commend the city and state officials who worked together to make this grant happen,” Davids said. Houston will receive a WIF Wastewater Grant of nearly … [Read more...]
Houston County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award
Nominations from county residents are now being sought for the 2021 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award for Houston County. The award recognizes outstanding senior citizens (one male and one female) who have contributed their time and talent to benefit their community after reaching the age of 65. The person nominated must be 70 years of age by June 1, 2021. They will be honored … [Read more...]
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: The Preston Storehouse 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 144 Main … [Read more...]
OFFICIAL MINUTES Chatfield Public Schools School Board ISD #227 Regular Board Meeting
OFFICIAL MINUTES Chatfield Public Schools School Board ISD #227 Regular Board Meeting Date | time 3/10/2021 7:00 PM | Meeting called to order by Board Chair Lanny Isensee In Attendance Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 227, Olmsted, Fillmore and Winona Counties was held on Wednesday December … [Read more...]