Dream It. Do It. is a national manufacturing careers recruitment strategy developed in 2005 by The Manufacturing Institute. Minnesota is one of approximately 33 states currently participating in the Dream It. Do It. effort, which was created to attract workers to fill the approximately 600,000 open manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Its focus is to increase awareness of the high … [Read more...]
Made in Minnesota There are so many incredible products and parts made right here in Minnesota. Here are a few examples:
• Land rover sent to Mars, Andrew Tool • Beautiful stone for private residences, Mankato Kasota Stone • Security towers for the military, Tower Solutions • Airplane parts, Remmele Engineering • Classic wooden toys, DoodleTown Toys • Machines that process chocolate, Buhler, Inc. • Innovative bioscience technology, Douglas Scientific • Baseball Bats, Max Bats … [Read more...]
Letter about Houston County Poorhouse article… To the Editor
The two-part series on the Houston County Poorhouse was very informative. I remember seeing that large building as a small boy – it seemed strange to see that in the country. Lee Epps did a great job putting that series together. I hope to read more by Mr. Epps! Ronald Burfield Houston, Minn … [Read more...]
Houston School Board shows its flexibility
By Wanda Hanson The Houston School Board showed its flexibility in many ways at their September 17 meeting. A new seating configuration awaited their arrival at the meeting. Since the public had commented that not all of the board could be seen on their YouTube stream, the board seating arrangement was reconfigured with plexiglass dividers used to continue to ensure social … [Read more...]
Red Cross blood donors have new opportunity to help patients fighting COVID-19 Donors needed this fall to maintain blood supply amid ongoing pandemic
Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall. In … [Read more...]
Betty Wiltgen
Betty Wiltgen passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at her home in Harmony, Minn., at the age of 93. Betty Grace was born on May 8, 1927, the youngest of seven children born to Charles and Grace (Rathbun) Daniels in Ossian, Iowa. Her time with her mother was short, as she suffered from tuberculosis and passed away when Betty was only nine years old. Betty attended … [Read more...]
Troy J. Swancutt
Troy J. Swancutt, 59, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in his home. Troy James Swancutt was born January 6, 1961, in Riceville, Iowa, son of Mern and Betty (Saltou) Swancutt. He was the first baby of the New Year at Riceville Hospital in 1961. Troy graduated from Crestwood High School in Cresco, Iowa, in 1979 and from Northwest Iowa … [Read more...]
Board of Directors approve returning volleyball, football to fall season
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN – The Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors today approved a reconsideration placement of fall activities, a decision that brings football and volleyball back to the fall season. The plan, which fits within COVID-19 guidance of the Minnesota Department of Health, will have an approved football season beginning on September 28 with the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Chandler Sigmund Bergrud, 18, Spring Grove, Minn.; 8/17/2020, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Wes Dale Kellogg, 40, Vergas, Minn.; 9/4/2020, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Terry James Cassel, 38, Nekoosa, Wis.; 8/14/2020, Speeding (55/45), Fine $40, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator Just as many parts of our lives have been changed by the pandemic, our upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will also have some changes to ensure the safety of all of our participants and staff. We ask for everyone’s help to have a safe collection event on October 6 from 12-5 p.m. The requirements to … [Read more...]