Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped again in November, down to 4.4% from 4.6% in October, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This month, the unemployment rate decline in Minnesota was due to people moving into employment. November employment data were gathered before November 21, … [Read more...]
Winter contests, competitions may begin January 14
DECEMBER 28, 2020 - BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – Winter sports contests and competitions under sponsorship of the Minnesota State High School League may resume beginning Thursday, January 14, 2021, after updated information within COVID-19 Youth and Adult Sports was announced today by the Minnesota Department of Health. Included in the announcement was the release of a new document … [Read more...]
Online Beef Quality Assurance and Secure Beef Supply training scheduled
University of Minnesota Extension, along with Minnesota Beef Council, will host an online Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Secure Beef Supply (SBS) training session January 7, 2021, from 6:30-8 p.m. Producers attending this free workshop will receive a three-year BQA certification and will learn the steps needed to begin their own Secure Beef Supply plan. In an ongoing … [Read more...]
Cold stress: Why you need to recognize it
Excessive loss of body heat can lead to serious illess, inury, even death. What is cold stress and why should farmers and ranchers be aware of its symptoms? Cold stress occurs when skin temperature, and eventually internal body temperature, decreases during exposure to cold temperatures. Near freezing temperatures, especially when combined with increased wind speed, cause … [Read more...]
Grant will help Minnesotans affected by the opioid crisis return to and stay in the workforce
The pandemic has upended many people’s lives, exacerbating a ongoing public health crisis that existed before the pandemic and continues to impact thousands of Minnesotans. The opioid crisis hasn’t gone away – and now Minnesota has more resources to help those both directly and indirectly affected by opioid addiction. The U.S Department of Labor awarded the Minnesota … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Morgan Rae Plenge, 19, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/19/2020, Small Amount of Marijuana in Motor Vehicle, Fine $150, Total Fees $240. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Michael Martin Cozik, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 2/1/2020, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Trevor Richard Ellingson, 27, Stewartville, Minn.; 11/20/2020, Speeding … [Read more...]
Dispose holiday greens and Christmas trees correctly to protect Minnesota’s trees
Invasive pests use festive foliage to hitchhike into Minnesota Holiday greenery brings joy and delight, but is there a humbug lurking in your décor? Trees and boughs can provide diseases and invasive species the perfect ride into our landscape. Pests of concern include elongate hemlock scale, a small insect established in the eastern U.S. where many decorative Fraser firs … [Read more...]
Notice Jordan Township
Jordan Township will be changing their regular monthly meetings for January and February to the second Monday of the month. The meetings will be held at John Hoffman’s shop located at 16598 120th St. SE Chatfield, MN 55923. Meetings will be held at 8:30pm. Danielle Hoffman Clerk, Jordan Township Publish 3 … [Read more...]
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Elementary School
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Lanesboro Elementary School January 21st, 2021 MINUTES In Attendance: Christine Troendle, Steve Snyder, Sarah Peterson, Steve Storhoff, Mike WIllford, Mark Holmen, Matt Schultz, Krissy Overland, Hannah Wingert I. Call to Order by Snyder at 7:00pm II. Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input: IV. Seat New Board Members: A. Christine … [Read more...]
Jeffry Freeman
Jeffry W. Feeman, age 65, of Spring Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at his home in Spring Valley. Jeffry was born February 2, 1955, in Rochester to Warren and Eileen (Kirkland) Freeman. He attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1973. Jeff worked as a cabinet maker throughout central Florida until retiring and returning to Spring Valley. He … [Read more...]