To the Editor, I believe that all of these percentages have been published in area newspapers. •City of Chatfield, 6.38% •City of Spring Valley, 5.45% •City of Lanesboro, 5% •City of Preston, 4.57% •City of Austin, 4% •Fillmore County, 3.49% •City of Rushford, 3.45% •Houston County, 3% •City of Plainview, 1.7% •City of Wykoff, no … [Read more...]
Vote!
To the Editor, So how important is the March 3 primary election? For Democrats, there is a choice of 15 candidates for the Presidential nomination. These 15 people have many different ideas about how the country should change for the better. Which one do you agree with most? For Republicans, it may seem like there is no choice – why go vote at all? But you do have a … [Read more...]
A crooked piece of time in America
To the Editor, At Trump rallies, he spews lies right in the faces of his supporters while they clap and cheer. Often, these seemingly mindless cult followers begin chanting, “Lock her up!” Hillary Clinton was investigated about Benghazi by the Republican Congress 22 times with no wrongdoing found. The FBI investigated the Hillary email issue and found no wrongdoing. Trump … [Read more...]
Jean L. Barnhart
Jean L. Barnhart, 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., died at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, on Friday, February 7, 2020. Funeral services for Jean will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Mark Woodward officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church from 10-11 a.m. on … [Read more...]
“Here Ye – Hear Ye” – The Cherry Grove Basement Ladies invite you!
Please save the date of February 15 at 11 a.m. at the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church to experience the famous Cherry Grove Basement Ladies in their one act presentation of Here Ye – Hear Ye. Following the dramatic presentation, there will be a soup luncheon, bake sale and live auction! EVERYONE INVITED AND WELCOME! This will be a fun and happy morning at the Cherry … [Read more...]
Rep. Davids annouces state grant for Harmony
State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the City of Harmony has been awarded a Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Program Grant for its industrial park. “This is outstanding news for Harmony, and I commend the city and state officials who worked together to make this grant happen,” Davids said. Minnesota’s … [Read more...]
Sealing unused wells: Cost-share assistance available in 2020
By Anne Koliha, Technician There is a potential for anyone, regardless of where you live in Fillmore County (farm, small town, city) to have one or more wells on your property. It may not be your main water source. It could have been there from prior to city water connection. Maybe it was there for secondary buildings, barns or use in watering lawn and gardens. As part … [Read more...]
Houston County Farm Bureau announces Biggest Doe Contest winner
The Houston County Farm Bureau (HCFB) is happy to announce this year’s Biggest Doe Contest winners. Garrett Waldenberger, age 13 and son of Ken and Heidi Waldenberger, of Spring Grove brought in a doe weighing 145.4 pounds. Garrett harvested the winning doe during the regular hunting season on Steve Klug’s farm in Spring Grove Township. Waldenberger and Klug were both presented … [Read more...]
Farmers encouraged to participate in annual survey
Corn and soybean growers should anticipate calls in February The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is encouraging farmers to take part in its annual pesticide and fertilizer use survey. This year the phone survey is directed at corn and soybean growers. The data helps the MDA track the use of agricultural chemicals on Minnesota farms and provides guidance to … [Read more...]
MnDOT invites public to comment on rules governing Special Transportation Services providers
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on existing rules for Special Transportation Services providers that serve the elderly or disabled, or provide nonemergency medical transportation services paid for with public funding. MnDOT is in the process of updating the existing rules, and is interested in hearing from stakeholders about updates and … [Read more...]