By Wanda Hanson In an effort for consistency, the Houston School Board approved the school opening plan presented by Superintendent Abraham at their August 6, 2020, meeting. Board member Michaeleen Bonner voted against the approval. Students will have a hybrid model in which all students will attend school Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The 50% room capacity … [Read more...]
FORE! Box truck lands on hole #6
The fairway of hole #6 at Preston Golf Course in Preston, Minn., will require major divot repair after the driver of a box truck hauling Amazon packages lost control while heading eastbound on Highway 16 at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. There were no injuries reported. Minnesota State Patrol was on the scene. Photo by Jason Sethre … [Read more...]
Submit your photos from Historic Bluff Country
Thanks to Steve Sagen of Harmony, Minn., for sharing this photo of eagles hanging out at their nest, keeping an eye on their surroundings. We encourage readers to submit pictures that capture the unspoiled beauty of Historic Bluff Country (The Dritfless Area). Photos can be sent to info@visitbluffcountry.com and will be considered for publication in the annual Fillmore … [Read more...]
Seeds, COVID requests, community center, and HNC
By Wanda Hanson The Houston City Council dealt with an unusual request as they kicked off their August 10, 2020, regular meeting. Dan Smith proposed that he would like to be able to harvest native plant seeds at Trail Head Park. In return, he would take care of maintenance of the area. City Administrator Michelle Quinn noted that it took special knowledge to collect the … [Read more...]
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4-H Spotlight: Alaina has gained confidence and experience in Houston County 4-H
Alaina Johnson is a recent graduate of La Crescent High School and will be attending UW-River Falls as a Pre-Vet major this fall. She is from rural La Crescent, Minn., where she has grown up on her family’s dairy farm. For the last 13 years she has been actively involved in Houston County 4-H. She’s held leadership roles in the Ridgetop Dreamseekers 4-H Club (which just started … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Dawid Krzysztof Czerwionka, 38, Canton, Minn.; 5/2/2020, 3rd Degree Driving While Under Influence of Controlled Substance, Fine $500, Total Fees $600. Local Confinement - 180 days (stay 177 days for two years). Credit for time served: three days. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (8/4/2020): Sign Probation Agreement as directed by … [Read more...]
Notice of Filing Lanesboro City Council
notice of filing lanesboro City council Residents of Lanesboro are invited to submit a letter of interest for filling the Council seat vacated. There are two years left on the term. Letters of interest should be sent to the City Office, or lanesboro@acegroup.cc by September 9, 2020. Council will review applicants at the October 5, 2020, meeting. Publish 10,17 … [Read more...]
State of Minnesota County of Fillmore District Court probate division Third Judicial District Court File No.: 23-PR-20-378
state of minnesota County of fillmore District Court probate division Third Judicial District Court File No.: 23-PR-20-378 In Re: the Estate of Orville D. Jensen, also known as Orville Duane Jensen, and as Orville Jensen, Decedent. Notice of and OrDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO … [Read more...]
OFFICIAL MINUTES Chatfield Public Schools School Board ISD #227 Regular Board Meeting
OFFICIAL MINUTES Chatfield Public Schools School Board ISD #227 Regular Board Meeting Date | time 7/8/2020 7:00 PM | Meeting called to order by Board Chair Amy Jeffers In Attendance Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 227, Olmsted, Fillmore and Winona Counties was held on Wednesday … [Read more...]