By Mike Sieve Rushford, Minn. In these dark days of the coronavirus it’s important to believe that we will get through this and life will go on. But it’s also important to learn lessons so that we might be better prepared for threats like this in the future, as there almost certainly will be. With that in mind, it seems to me that there are three things that a country … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Some gentle reminders
By Leah Himlie Hello everyone! I will start by saying that this is my last scheduled article through the project. Since I am a senior, I will not be coming back next year. Thank you to everyone who has read my articles through the past two years. I have received many nice comments and words of encouragement, and knowing how many people I have touched makes me smile. I like … [Read more...]
BWSR accepting applications for Lawns to Legumes Grants for fall 2020 projects
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is now accepting applications for the Lawns to Legumes program for fall 2020 projects. This program aims to increase residential habitat for at-risk pollinators across the state by providing residents with workshops, free planting guides, and opportunities to apply for reimbursement for gardening projects. The new … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Police Blotter
March 18 1250 hours - Officer received a request for a welfare check, 1st Ave. 1356 hours - Officer received report of NSF check received at a business, Main St. 1606 hours - Officer received report of a landlord/tennant dispute, 4th Ave. 2213 hours - Officer issued written warning for stop sign violation, 2nd St. 2242 hours - Officer issued written warning for … [Read more...]
Happy Hart 4-H Club throws virtual birthday for Martha Johnson
Martha Johnson celebrated 104 years on Saturday, March 28, 2020. This year’s COVID-19 put a kink in Martha celebrating with family and friends. Last year, Martha celebrated with an open house at the Fremont Store complete with party decorations, sign-in sheet, birthday cake, bars and coffee. It was a joyous celebration. Martha was able to catch up on all the neighborhood … [Read more...]
Talin James Pfremmer
Talin James Pfremmer was born January 15, 2020, weighing 8 lb 5 oz and was 20.5 inches long. Talin was born to Joseph and Melissa Pfremmer of Chandler, Ariz. Proud sisters are Claire and Presley. Proud grandparents are Julie Thaut of Mesa, Ariz., Deborah Lange of St. Charles, Minn., and Fred and Lori Pfremmer of Preston, Minn. … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff chooses new executive director
Following a national search, Colleen Foehrenbacher has been chosen as the next Executive Director at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro, effective April 1. She succeeds founder director Joe Deden who started the organization in 1979 as the Forest Resource Center and retired in 2018. John Torgrimson served as interim director the past two … [Read more...]
New Minnesota veterans homes unfunded in VA budget
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) was notified that none of Minnesota’s new State Veterans Homes projects (to be located in Bemidji, Montevideo and Preston) will receive federal funding this year. The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently released the State Home Construction Grants FY2020 Conditional Approvals. “While we are disappointed that … [Read more...]
College News
Fall 2019 Graduation List •Rochester Community and Technical College: GraceAnna Grant, Chatfield, AS, Nursing; Taylor Stokes, AS, Human Services Specialist; Haley Ostrom, Fountain, AS, Business Management - Marketing Emphasis; Tina Reisner, AS, Nursing, Honors; Dane Saxon, Harmony, AS, Horticulture Science; Laura Keune, Preston, AS, Nursing; Nicole Stene, Preston, AS, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Drew Michael Rosenthal, 22, Austin, Minn.; 10/28/2019, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Carter Ness Nevalainen, 20, Preston, Minn.; 12/31/2019, Odd/Even Parking on All Streets November to April, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. Miles Harland Petree, 56, … [Read more...]