Kingsland Public School District will open bids on May 4, 2020, at 10:00 am in the District Office located at 705 N. Section Avenue, Spring Valley, Minnesota, for the following items: 1.2010 Chevrolet Handicap Van 2.2001 International Bus with Chair Lift 3.2003 International Bus Place your bid in a sealed envelope marked “Bus/Van Bid” and address it to Kingsland … [Read more...]
Rock Quotes Newburg Township
Newburg Township is now accepting bids for crushed rock to be delivered and spread upon township roads as needed or loaded at the pile. Bids must be mailed to Newburg Township at 43749 County 34, Mabel, MN 55954 by May 13th. The township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Leah Austin Township Clerk Publish 20, 27 … [Read more...]
Notice of Public Hearing City of Fountain
The Fountain Planning & Zoning Commission met at 7:00 o’clock P.M., Monday, April 20th, 2020, to conduct a meeting on a petition filed by Brent Miller, PO Box 102 531 1st St, Fountain, MN to rezone 4.67 acres from the Residential District to the Industrial District for the purpose of constructing a shed 56 x 40 = 2240. The property is described as follows: Property ID … [Read more...]
Steve A. Young
Steve A. Young, 74, of Houston, Minn., died on Friday, April 24, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1945, in Camp Lejeune, N.C., to Eugene and Virginia (Boardman) Young. Steve attended high school and then entered the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage with Lucy Knutson on November 29, 1986. Steve owned and operated a street sweeping … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Decade
The poor oil zillionaires
To the Editor, Oh my, all of a sudden people aren’t driving, aren’t flying, aren’t buying plastic or polyester, aren’t making widgets. People who stay home, especially in warmer weather, just don’t need much oil. The oil companies and the demand for their products have had almost unlimited power for most of my 74-year lifetime. Their output has grown like a virus, to the … [Read more...]
Coming together, blaming others?
To the Editor, Coming together, blaming others? As a Preston resident, I have noticed several things that the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked in our small community. I have noticed more people walking around town than ever before, utilizing the wonderful bike trail. Talking more with my neighbors, at a distance, and for longer periods of time has been a joy. Kids are outside … [Read more...]
Still hopeful
It’s amazing how creative and resilient humans can be. Here, in the midst of fear and tragedy, good arises. It was an odd Easter at home. But churches live streamed services. I heard the pastor play his trumpet and it was the most uplifting and triumphant sound coming right into my home. My parents, who are in their 90s and homebound pandemic or not, were able to attend church … [Read more...]
A Decade’s Worth of Sports Part III
The boys basketball All-Decade top 20. Those listed had to be covered by the Journal Sports. Careers that spanned just into 2010 are less regarded. Athletes from Houston are only those 2013-on. Rankings are based off honors, team winning, stats, career longevity, coaches ranking, player comparison, and college credentials. Said rankings are very much subject to debate! Special … [Read more...]
Fillmore County still seeking donations for COVID-19 response
Fillmore County Public Health is still accepting sewn masks, sewn gowns, and sewing materials to address COVID-19 response needs. The goal is to obtain 5,000 sewn masks and 500 sewn gowns. As of April 18, 617 masks and 11 gowns have been donated and distributed to areas of community need. Sewing materials accepted include cotton cloth and elastic. See the Fillmore County … [Read more...]