By Corinna Wiemerslage I know, it sucks. We got the last few months of our high school career taken from us. This is when we were supposed to have our class trip, senior prank, senior prom and our graduations. It’s not fair. We worked so hard for these moments, and for them to be taken from us it almost just doesn’t feel fair. For any grade level, students are missing out on … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: History of the English language
By Bethany Schneekloth English in a whole is a rather interesting language, it is used across the globe by many different cultures as a primary or as a secondary language. It is so wide spread that its origin in the fifth century AD in a small section of what is known as Britain is even more incredible. Crossing the sea from Denmark and Northern Germany in the fifth century … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Jett Michael Masters
Alex Peterson and Jake Masters of Harmony, Minn., are very proud to announce the birth of their healthy son, Jett Michael Masters. Jett was born April 4, 2020, weighing 10 lb 1 oz and was 21 3/4 inches long. He was welcomed home by his four-legged big sister, Molly. Proud grandparents are Mike Peterson of Greenleafton, Minn., Tracy Bryant of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Jay and Zo … [Read more...]
Words from the Bible
By Paul Bouska Canton, Minn. “Sweeter than honey, more precious than gold” are words from the Bible, or so I’ve been told. Words from the Bible make me feel fine. Yes, words from the Bible are sweeter than wine. Whenever I need a new goal, words from the Bible bring peace to my soul. What have you done for your brothers and sisters today? What can I say? I was so busy I … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Cole Michael Curtis
Derek and Lauren Curtis of Willington, Conn., are proud to announce the birth of their son Cole Michael Curtis, born on March 25, 2020, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, Conn. He weighed 8 lb 6 oz and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Marc and Dianne Maciag of Marborough, Conn., and Ray and Mary Curtis of Mabel, Minn. Great-grandparents are Connie … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Tina Marie Holzwarth, 39, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/6/2020, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $115. Kelly Marie Kjos, 45, La Crosse, Wis.; 1/18/2020, Require/Permit Offense by Another, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Travis Elton Sexton, 19, Harmony, Minn.; 3/28/2020, … [Read more...]
COVID-19 financial assistance for veterans now available
Veterans and their spouses who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are now able to access a pair of state government programs that were created to provide them with financial assistance. “During troubled times in our country’s history, our veterans put their lives on hold to do what was best for our state and our country,” said State Representative Greg Davids … [Read more...]
Houston County Drop Site information
Houston County has declared a local health emergency due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Drop sites remain open but with modifications to protect the public and our employees. As the situation unfolds, the County’s response to the pandemic may require changes to drop site hours and policies. Before visiting a drop site, residents should check for up-to-date information on the … [Read more...]
Spring Grove EDA Fixup Fund to extend application deadline
SPRING GROVE, MN – The Spring Grove Economic Development Authority recently announced the approval of $10,000 for the 2020 Fix Up Fund. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial implications that it has had on our small businesses, the EDA has decided to remove any deadline for applying for the 2020 program. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until November … [Read more...]
First COVID-19 death reported in Fillmore County
On April 23, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed Fillmore County’s first COVID-19 related death. It is connected to a congregative living facility outside of Fillmore County. Information on congregative care facility exposure by county can be found on MDH Situational Update page. More information about coronavirus is available website at … [Read more...]