To the Editor, George Floyd was killed about two months ago. The news went back and listed the deaths of African Americans that had been killed in the past by law enforcement. The news still reports all the happening related to this killing. Two policemen were shot by ambush July 11. The news media said nothing about their family, how many had been killed in the past, or … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor: Letter about the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund
To the Editor, Here is one reason to support Sarah Kruger as our next state senator. On three separate occasions, Minnesota voters have approved a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of state lottery proceeds to finance the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Currently, the Republican-led Senate is placing these funds in jeopardy by redirecting these … [Read more...]
College News
Spring 2020 Graduation List • Iowa State University: Steven Rein, Lanesboro, BS, Software Engineering, Cum Laude; Madeline Snyder, Lanesboro, BS, Agricultural Business, Cum Laude • Lake Area Tech: Alexis Melander, Lanesboro, Agriculture • Minnesota State College Southeast: Stefan Escobar, Houston, Certificate, Automotive Technology Foundation; Lorenz Buchanan, Rushford, … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson School District Meeting Minutes, 6/15/20
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #239 The regular meeting of the Rushford-Peterson School District #239 was called to order by Chairperson John Linder at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room, 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford, MN 55971. Members Present: Chris Grindland, Valarie Howe, … [Read more...]
Proceedings of the Board of Houston County Commissioners, 6/9/20
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:30 a.m. Place: Commissioners Room, Courthouse, Caledonia, MN *Virtual Meeting Held due to Peacetime Emergency Declaration in response to COVID-19 Pandemic. Members Present via Computer: Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, Jack Miller, Robert Burns, and Greg Myhre Call to order. Presiding: … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Board Meeting, 5/21/20
I.S.D. 229 School Board Meeting Telephone Conference Phone: (712) 770-5350 Access Code: 759697 May 21, 2020 Agenda 7:00 P.M. In Attendance: Dave Lawstuen; Steve Snyder; Christine Troendle; Steve Storhoff; Mike Willford; Sarah Peterson I. Call to Order: 7:00 by Dave L. II. Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input can be submitted to Board Chair Dave Lawstuen at … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Special School Board Meeting, 7/8/20
I.S.D. 229 Special School Board Meeting Telephone Conference July 8, 2020 MINUTES In Attendance: Dave Lawstuen, Steve Snyder, Steve Storhoff, Chris Troendle, Mike Wilford, Sarah Peterson, Matt Schultz I. Call to Order: 4:00 Dave Lawstuen II. Pledge of Allegiance: III. Public Input can be submitted to Board Chair Dave Lawstuen at davelawstuen@lanesboroschools.com IV. … [Read more...]
City of Peterson Requesting Bids for Trash Service & Hauling
NOTICE The City of Peterson is requesting bids for trash service and hauling. Please call 507-875-2222 by August 29, 2020, for further information. Publish 3 … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, 7/13/20
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2020. The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Linder, Volkman Staff Present: … [Read more...]
Letter to the Editor: Letter about Mr. Trump passed his test
To the Editor, Mr. Trump passed his cognitive test a few weeks ago. He was pretty proud of this. Aced it. Nailed it. He would have gotten an A if they gave out grades. Unfortunately it’s a pass/fail test. But, let’s give him an A anyway. Didn’t need to pay anyone to take the test for him. Didn’t need to study in advance. According to Mr. Trump, he correctly said: … [Read more...]