Since 5 p.m. on March 17, 2020, when Governor Walz announced that all hair salons and barbershops would need to close in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, most patrons never realized they wouldn’t reunite with their hair care specialist for nearly three months. Never in the history of America has there ever been a time when people can recall that it was … [Read more...]
Murder of George Floyd and public outrage
To the Editor, As members of the Spring Valley Discussion on Race (SVDoR), we feel it’s important to speak out about the events sweeping the nation and the world regarding the latest claiming of a black life by the police. Why is it important when we are so far away from the cities where protests are happening? As citizens of the rural U.S. in the midst of economic and health … [Read more...]
Fly-fishing inspired “On the Fly” exhibition featuring seven mixed-media artists
Lanesboro Arts presents “On The Fly,” a juried group exhibition of work by mixed media artists inspired by fly fishing. The exhibit opens June 13 runs through August 16, 2020. Always free and open to the public, the Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open seven days a week June through August. COVID-19 Update: The health of our visitors, staff and volunteers is at the forefront of our … [Read more...]
Managing agricultural PPE needs when supplies are short
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is necessary to protect farmers and other agricultural workers from pesticides, grain dust, mold, and other hazards. The COVID-19 global pandemic, however, has stressed the supplies of PPE since the emergency needs of our medical care providers and first responders must be met. The following are some considerations if you are a farmer, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair canceled for 2020
We, the Fillmore County Ag Society, were hoping to not have to make this announcement, but after careful consideration and consultations with the county, state and other organizations regarding the health and safety of everyone in our community, visitors, volunteers, exhibitors, our long time fair partners and supporters, it is with heavy hearts that we have made the difficult … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools offering free summer meals
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meals are offered June 1-August 7, 2020, (no meals served on July 3). Fillmore Central Schools will be serving a free sack breakfast and … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dallas Steven Jones, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/3/2020, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 5/3/2020, Possess Alcohol Under 21, Fine $100. Brittany Louise McHan, 28, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 8/25/2019, Criminal Vehicular Operation - Bodily Harm - Gross Negligence (Gross Misdemeanor), Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until … [Read more...]
Third Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Houston County
Houston County Public Health & Human Services was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of the 3rd lab confirmed case of novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19 in Houston County. Houston County Public Health & Human Services is working with MDH and health care partners to identify and contact all of those who may have come in contact with the infected … [Read more...]
Ivan TerMatt
Ivan G. TerMaat, 85, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2020, following a recent cancer diagnosis. Ivan was born to Ira and Maggie (Vrieze) TerMaat on February 7, 1935, in Preston, Minn. In his early years, he lived on a farm in Carimona township. His family later moved to their Etna farm between Spring Valley and Cherry Grove. He … [Read more...]
Roger McElmury
Roger Eugene McElmury, 73 of Lanesboro, Minn., formally of Glendale, Ariz., passed away peacefully on June 2, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus with his son Brian and brother Scott by his side. Roger was born on December 3, 1946, in Winona, Minn. Roger worked at many companies as a maintenance technician and retired from St. Luke’s hospital in Arizona where … [Read more...]