The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering two new ways that farmers and others involved in agriculture can contact the Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline: text and email. “We want to make it as easy as possible for our farmers to get the help they need when they need it,” said Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “COVID-19 has come on top of several years … [Read more...]
Arlin Falck Foundation now accepting grant applications
The Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 designation by the Internal Revenue … [Read more...]
Angeline “Angie” Wernet
Angeline “Angie” M. Wernet, age 92, of Caledonia, formerly of the Mabel area, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Caledonia Care and Rehab. Angie was born October 10, 1927, in Mount Carroll, Ill., to Howard and Beulah (Kness) Imel. She grew up in the Mount Carroll area, graduating from high school there in 1946. She moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she worked at … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On June 26, Juana Lashaun Walker, 20 of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Christopher A. Neisen. Walker is charged with Domestic Assault - By Strangulation. It is a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about June 25, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex in Spring Valley. Amidst a … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department John Michael Luhman, 32, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/24/2020, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Amber Marie Dawn Scott, 28, La Crosse, Wis.; 2/12/2020, Possession of Hypodermic Syringes/Needles Without Prescription, Total Fees $75. Local Confinement - two days. Credit for time served: two days. Defendant has the right to appeal … [Read more...]
Goal exceeded by 5 at Harmony blood drive
Thank you to all the donors who contributed to the success of the bloodmobile held in Harmony on July 7, 2020. Despite the circumstances involved with the Covid-19 pandemic, we exceeded our goal of 48 by collecting 53 units of blood. There were 47 donors presenting with seven first-time donors. In addition to exceeding our goal, the following milestones were reached by local … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Kiwanis Club seeking Citizen of the Year
The Kiwanis Club of Spring Valley is asking the community to nominate an outstanding person to be honored at its annual Citizen of the Year program to be held in the fall. The Kiwanis Citizen of the Year has been chosen by the club from nominations received from the public. Forms can be picked up at the Spring Valley City Hall starting August 1, and must be returned to them … [Read more...]
Preston EDA, Housing Committee and Minnesota Housing Partnership working together
The Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) Housing Institute Round 7 will officially commence on July 28, 2020, with a synchronous online meeting starting at 2 p.m. central time. COVID-19 has created new circumstances, but local housing needs remain and in fact have been amplified in many rural MN communities. MHP is committed, more than ever, to provide the necessary support to … [Read more...]
Recycling 101: Illegal trash dumping
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator This has been a crazy year thus far, during the initial response to the pandemic when many business were closed, we observed many people doing some “quaran-cleaning.” We had an increase in the number of people we normally see each year and have met a lot of people for the first time. We have also seen an increase in the amount of … [Read more...]
Houston County WIC continues to provide support
Houston County WIC continues to provide nutrition education and benefits, however all WIC appointments will take place over the phone. If your economic situation or job status has changed, check the Minnesota WIC website for eligibility information. At Houston County, the health and well-being of our clients, colleagues and community are our top priority. Given the evolving … [Read more...]