Arlene O. Feine, 86, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at her Madonna Summit home in Byron, surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born on June 18, 1933, in Rushford, Minn., to Obert and Alfhild (Hanson) Evenson. She attended Rushford High School through ninth grade. On July 7, 1962, Arlene married Adolph Junior Feine at St. Martins Lutheran … [Read more...]
Cheryl “Sherry” Bornholdt
Cheryl “Sherry” Bornholdt, 67, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her home. Cheryl Kay Rathbun was born on January 16, 1953, to Erwin and Irene (Winters) Rathbun at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minn. She attended Spring Valley schools through ninth grade. On April 6, 1985, Sherry was united in marriage to Ron Bornholdt at First English … [Read more...]
Public Notice: Lanesboro Public School April 16 2020 Board Meeting
Due to the current federal and state emergency declarations and guidance about limiting person-to-person contact due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, by action of the school board of Lanesboro Public Schools all future meetings of the Lanesboro Public Schools Board of Education will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 13D.021 - Meetings by Telephone or … [Read more...]
Rusford Fire offers birthday greetings to kids
Rushford fire Department understands during these unprecedented times, our children are making sacrifices as well. Your child's birthday means a lot to him/her, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, no school, social distancing and no groups larger than 10 has put a hault to such fun with friends/classmates! We want to help make his/her day extra special! If your child will … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central offers programs for all levels of child development
Fillmore Central takes pride in the programs that are offered at all levels of child development. Children are continually developing and we know that there are a lot of questions to go with all of these stages. We are very fortunate to be able to offer a variety of programs for families with children birth to 5. School Readiness and Early Childhood Special Education … [Read more...]
Mabel–Canton Early Childhood Programs
Happy Week of the Young Child! Since we will not be able to celebrate like we usually do all together due to COVID-19, I would like to encourage all families, but especially our Mabel-Canton families with young children, to make something special for your doors or windows and decorate our neighborhoods and communities with projects made by our little people. Here is a little … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Community Ed offers more than just classes!
Rushford-Peterson Community Education offers many opportunities for early childhood aged children and their families. Our Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes are open to birth to 5-year-olds. Parents and children attend the themed classes together. Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m. and Friday mornings from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Along with offering classes, … [Read more...]
Semcac Head Start is on the move!
We provide birth-to-age five learning opportunities at no cost to qualifying families. Semcac Head Start participates in the Parent Aware Child Care rating system for licensed providers, and consistently achieves the highest rating, a 4-Star High Quality Program rating. Early Head Start for Birth to 3-year-olds We offer a home-based option in Fillmore County to eligible … [Read more...]
We’re here to serve…
These have been difficult times for all of our families in Lanesboro. While our school systems are all on hold during the events surrounding the pandemic, we do continue to offer child care services for the children of our emergency services personnel. We are forever thankful for the important role these families play in helping to keep our communities safe. We are also … [Read more...]
Goal exceeded by 12 at Harmony blood drive
Thank you to all the donors who contributed to the success of the bloodmobile held in Harmony on March 31, 2020. Despite the circumstances involved with the COVID-19 pandemic, we exceeded our goal of 48 by collecting 60 units of blood. There were 59 donors presenting, with two first-time donors. In addition to exceeding our goal, the following milestones were reached by local … [Read more...]