Lee Charles Newman, 71, of Mabel, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., after a short battle with leukemia. There will be a memorial service at a later date to celebrate his life. Lee Charles Newman was born June 2, 1949, to Leo and Helen (Marthaler) Newman in Kellogg, Minn. He attended Indian Creek Community School and … [Read more...]
Darold James Sievers
Darold James Sievers, 93, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020, while residing at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford, Minn. Darold was born on September 30, 1927, to Arnold and Etta (Heiden) Sievers at home in Hart, Minn. He was the oldest of seven children. In his middle school years, one of his favorite pastimes was playing softball. After finishing his … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Tuesday, December 1 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 3 p.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 2 • Fountain City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, December 3 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Monday, December 7 • City of Houston … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central in full distance learning
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...]