By Makayla Braaten Have you ever gotten an assignment and noticed yourself putting it off for a long while? Do you find yourself becoming stressed because you’re losing time? Are you thirsty? See what I did there, I distracted you. Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing something. There’s many reasons why people procrastinate, whether that be forgetfulness, … [Read more...]
First coronavirus cases identified in Fillmore County
Fillmore County Public Health Official Statement The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed two positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Fillmore County. These cases include one Fillmore County resident in their 20s and one in their 60s who where likely exposed through contact from travel outside of the United States. These patients are in isolation at … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Emergency Declaration for COVID-19
Fillmore County is prepared and continually adjusting to the effects of COVID-19. That being said we are following all recommended preventative measures that have been provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Our Department Heads are redefining and modifying their procedures to keep their offices open, but at the same … [Read more...]
Business enrichment session on succession planning postponed
The Lanesboro Economic Development Authority (EDA) is sorry to announce that the Business Enrichment Session on Succession Planning, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, is being postponed. This is due to the CDC recommendations to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Once it has been deemed safe for gatherings to resume, the EDA will issue a press release … [Read more...]
Statement from Rep. Davids on sales tax payment extension
ST. PAUL, MN — On Wednesday, March 18, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that they will grant businesses identified in Gov. Walz’s recent Executive Order 20-04 a 30 day extension until April 20, 2020, to make sales and use tax payments that were set to be due on March 20 without any penalties or interest. “This one month payment delay will literally help thousands … [Read more...]
LaVaughn M. Vitse
LaVaughn M. Vitse, 75, of Mabel, died suddenly on March 17, 2020, at Gundersen Hospital in LaCrosse, Wis. LaVaughn was born August 31, 1944, in Newburg Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to LaVerne and Mildred (Anderson) Johnson. A short time later the family moved to a farm near Tawney, Minn., where she went to country school taught by her grandma, and graduated from the … [Read more...]
AcenTek keeps you connected during shutdown
As our country comes together to make decisions to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, AcenTek understands that your connection to the internet is more important than ever. With the state-recommended school closings in mind, AcenTek announced Wednesday, March 18, that they will offer free broadband and WiFi internet access until June 1, 2020, to students and teachers … [Read more...]
American Red Cross faces severe blood shortage as coronavirus outbreak threatens availability of nation’s supply
Nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to coronavirus concerns, resulting in some 86,000 fewer blood donations ST. PAUL, MN, March 17, 2020 – The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on March 31
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a pre-donation donor temperature screening will be implemented whereby all … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Agriculture Summit canceled
The Fillmore County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has canceled the Fillmore County Agriculture Summit scheduled for March 26 at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, per the Governor of Minnesota’s declaration and recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health. This event cannot be rescheduled at this time, as the timeline for the COVID-19 Coronavirus … [Read more...]