COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE DECEMBER 28, 2020 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 28th day of December, 2020, for the following project: SP 023-621-023: Concrete Overlay, located on CSAH 21 beginning at the … [Read more...]
Ruth Peterson
Ruth Elaine Peterson died unexpectedly December 2, 2020, at her home in Wykoff, Minn. Ruth was born June 12, 1952, to Gordon and June Oswald. She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1971, and then went to School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn. She became an LPN, and worked for 42 years at Mayo system in Rochester, Minn. After retirement she operated an antique store in … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, December 14 • Whalan City Council, via Zoom, 5 p.m. • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, … [Read more...]
Letter about “right to repair” a negative idea…
To the Editor, The coronavirus pandemic has been unkind to a lot of industries, and unfortunately, the agriculture industry has been no exception. As the owner of Marzolf Implement, I know firsthand the struggle farmers are facing to recover from the devastating economic impact of the past year, in addition to the impact of bad weather. On top of all of that, a policy … [Read more...]
Letter about losing fair and square…
To the Editor, Donald Trump claims the election was rigged, the fix was on! He was robbed! Sorry Donny, you lost fair and square, big time. You lost because millions of good Republicans and real conservatives were fed up with your antics, vulgarities, tweeting, golfing, and total lack of leadership during the current pandemic. You ridiculed people for wearing masks, encouraged … [Read more...]
Letter about your articles…
Hello Mr./Mrs. Editor, I don’t read the paper often, but if there’s something that catches my attention, I will read through the whole story. Specifically, the one that talked about the bear that was shot near Lewiston. I think that your way of telling the information is incredible. The titles, the paragraphs, all of it. I wish I knew how to do it. It would make my school … [Read more...]
Help fill the Red Kettle
Bells will be ringing for the Salvation Army in Preston on Friday, December 18, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at F & M Community Bank, and 4-7 p.m. at Preston Foods in Preston. Bell ringing shifts will be ½ hour and we invite everyone to ring the bells! Give Holli or Brenda a call at F & M Community Bank at (507) 765-3823 to sign up or if you have any questions. You may email … [Read more...]
Dan Chouinard and local Lanesboro talent bring beloved annual Holiday Sing Along to Facebook live on Friday, December 18
Lanesboro, Mn - Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer and vocalist Dan Chouinard is leading the 14th annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Sing Along on Friday, December 18, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. in the COVID-19 friendly format of Facebook Live. Chouinard will host the virtual evening on the Lanesboro Arts Facebook page in a new format but with the same charm as the annual Lanesboro … [Read more...]
A gift of ag safety
Safety tools are gifts with lifetime value Struggling to find a valuable gift for that farmer on your list? Don’t overlook the options for boosting safety practices with a gift such as high-quality work gloves, earmuffs to help prevent hearing damage or a warm chore coat. If budgets allow, retrofitting a tractor with a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) is a gift that can … [Read more...]
More than $3.5 million in historical and cultural heritage large grants awarded to organizations statewide
The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 38 historical and cultural heritage large grants (over $10,000) in 25 counties, totaling $3,578,731 in FY2021. The grants, awarded once each fiscal year, are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. Grant applications were recommended … [Read more...]





