At the November 24 meeting, the Fillmore Central School Board discussed the newest learning situation. Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Fillmore County, Fillmore Central moved to total distance learning for K-12 on November 17 and plans to go through December 4. The school’s COVID committee will continue to meet regularly to discuss the situation and will update families … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Foster care
By Ryleigh Alery Currently, over 400,000 children are in the foster care system. Children are usually put into foster care when their guardians cannot provide the bare necessities such as shelter, food, or water. Children are also put into foster care when they have been orphaned, abandoned, abused, or neglected. Children can be in foster care for a couple of hours or until … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – What school was like in 2020 (Fillmore Central edition)
By Kristina Biel Wake up, get dressed, brush teeth, do hair, pack bags, grab a mask, then wait for the bus. Wait – it’s Wednesday. So then you have to unpack your backpack and get ready for online school. As an 11th grader in this pandemic, school can be... different. First of all, we don’t have in-person classes on Wednesdays; instead, we log on to a virtual meeting website … [Read more...]
Grand Meadow announces Structure and Façade, Improvement Forgivable Loan Program
Businesses in Grand Meadow will now be able to apply for financial assistance to repair, preserve, and update commercial properties within the city limits. A newly created Structure and Façade, Improvement Forgivable Loan Program sets aside a total amount of $45,000 that allows for external maintenance and repairs to existing commercial structures. “Grand Meadow has some … [Read more...]
Grain handling safety: priceless practices
By UNMC, Central States - Center for Agricultural, Safety and Health, Omaha, NE Grain is valuable, but lives are worth much more In the process of handling grain, producers are exposed to a range of safety hazards both during harvest and once the grain is stored. Jess McCluer, vice-president of Safety and Regulatory Affairs at the National Grain and Feed Association (NFGA), … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Larry Allen Bulman, 66, La Crescent, Minn.; 9/28/2020, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Baily Ryan Casper, 22, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/25/2020, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 10/25/2020, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50. Blake John Mauss, … [Read more...]
Governor Walz announces immediate relief for Minnesota Tourism Industry
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that over $1 million in crisis grants for the Minnesota tourism industry is available starting today through Explore Minnesota, the state’s tourism promotion office. The grant program is designed to support nonprofit tourism promotion organizations, so they can continue to stimulate travel for the economic benefit of their … [Read more...]
Marvin House
On November 22, 2020, the Heavens received a smiling, jovial angel. After his 65-year career driving semi, his journey is complete. Marvin Clarence House was born in Kasson, Minn., on April 16, 1931, to Alva and Eunice (Wyman) House. He attended school in Preston, Minn. At the young age of 15 he worked for the railroad, a passion he carried with his collection of trains. … [Read more...]
Theodore Kroshus
Theodore Philander Kroshus, age 84, of Spring Grove, was born October 31, 1935, to Edwin and Gladys (Rosendahl) Kroshus. He graduated from Spring Grove High School and then graduated from Devry Technical Institute in Chicago, Ill. He entered the Air Force in 1957 and was stationed in Texas and Alaska. He enjoyed Alaska and got to fly with the bush pilots. He was in the TV … [Read more...]
Danny Lee Daniels
Graveside services for Danny Lee Daniels will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Masks are required and social distancing must be followed. Danny Lee Daniels, formerly of Harmony, Winona and Burnsville, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in … [Read more...]