The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) recently awarded grants to 26 applicants representing six counties for a total of $91,150 in funding. This includes nine Emerging Artist grants for $22,215, nine Advancing Artist grants for $44,750, two School Residency grants for $5,085, one Arts Management Training Grant for $600, and five General … [Read more...]
City of Canton City Council Meeting
NOTICE for Meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.021 City of Canton City Council Meeting Notice of Meeting by Telephone or Other Electronic Means NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Canton will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at Canton City Hall. In accordance with the requirements of Minn. Stat. Section … [Read more...]
Hunter Rollie
Hunter T. Rollie, 19, passed away peacefully on his own time in the presence of his loving and caring parents on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. He fought a hard battle and was a truly strong man. Hunter was born on March 23, 2001, in Rochester, the son of Curtis B. and Barbara J. (Stokes) Rollie. Hunter resided with his … [Read more...]
Richard Wagner
Early in the morning of Monday, March 30, Richard Leo Wagner, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 66. Richard, better known as Rich or Wily, was born on November 25, 1953, in Waukon, Iowa, to Melvin Wagner and Margret Ann (Marsden) Wagner. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1972. He worked on the family farm and several other jobs … [Read more...]
Fillmore County COVID-19 Case Update
On April 2, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed one new positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Fillmore County. This case involves a male in his 50s. As of April 2, 2020, the current coronavirus case counts for Fillmore County are: Age 10-19 1 Female Age 20-29 1 Female Age 40-49 1 Female 2 Male Age 50-59 1 Male Age 60-69 1 … [Read more...]
Gladys Fahlgren Baker
Gladys Fahlgren Baker went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born on September 14, 1929, to Alfred and Alma Asleson in Fountain, Minn. She was the youngest of eight children and the only daughter. Gladi grew up on the family farm, learning to drive the tractor at age 10. After attending the one room schoolhouse just up the hill, she entered … [Read more...]
Eleanor Irish
Eleanor Allene Irish, 72, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer. Eleanor was born to Claude and Hazel Asher on September 9, 1947, in Rochester, Minn. She attended Chatfield High School. She worked at Strongwell in Chatfield and retired in January of 2017. She married Kenneth (Ken) … [Read more...]
Fillmore County COVID-19 Case Update
On March 31, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed one new positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Fillmore County. This case involves a female in her 40s. As of March 31 2020, the current coronavirus case counts for Fillmore County are below. Age 10-19 1 Female Age 20-29 1 Female Age 40-49 1 Female 2 Male Age 60-69 1 Female 2 … [Read more...]
Rural Finance Authority Funding to Allow COVID-19 Response
Gov. Tim Walz signs $330 million COVID-19 relief bill with RFA provision St. Paul, MN: Assistance from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Rural Finance Authority (RFA) will be available to help farmers whose operations are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A $330 million Minnesota COVID-19 relief bill Governor Tim Walz signed into law Saturday contains … [Read more...]
Zumbro Valley Health Center Serves Clients from the Safety of Their Homes
Rochester, MN • 3.31.20 – Zumbro Valley Health Center remains committed to supporting our clients, staff, providers, and community as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is normal for people to experience feelings of fear, anxiety, stress, isolation, or depression – these are normal reactions to an abnormal situation. Our caring staff is proud to offer appointments … [Read more...]