Fillmore County Public Health is providing free radon testing kits at Peterson City Hall located at 118 Fillmore Street in Peterson, Minn., on Saturday, December 14, from 2-4 p.m. Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that comes from the soil. The gas can accumulate in the air we breathe. Radon gas decays into fine particles that are radioactive. When inhaled these fine … [Read more...]
Rislov takes Turkey Day trophy
Tyler Rislov, a LARP Cross Country standout, was the first runner to cross the finish line for the 11th annual Fillmore County Turkey Day Run on the morning of Thursday, November 28, 2019, taking home a turkey that was hidden at the end of the run. There were 12 participants, the lowest number ever. During a typical year, the number of participants has ranged from 30 to … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Justin Georgry Anderson, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 9/23/2019, Small Amount of Marijuana in Motor Vehicle, Fine $150, Total Fees $240. Carlos Abel Navarro-Gomez, 24, Rochester, Minn.; 9/25/2019, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bradon Steven Knutson, 18, … [Read more...]
Merchants Bank presents the 24th annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights
Merchants Bank in Rushford is proud to present the 24th Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. on December 14. Rushford and area residents are invited for a night of family fun, beginning with a Parade of Lights, followed by visits with Santa, cookies, hot chocolate and cider at the Rushford Fire Hall. Monetary and food donations are encouraged to the … [Read more...]
Mabel-Newburg United Methodist Church to host Blue Christmas Service
The holidays can be a painful time for those who are struggling under the weight of grief, or broken relationships, the weariness of illness and the isolation it brings, anxiety around finances, or addiction. On Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m., the Mabel-Newburg UMC invites you to attend a Blue Christmas Service of Remembrance and Hope at the United Methodist Church in Mabel, 111 … [Read more...]
Get your “Koselig” on!
Friends of Peterson invite you to join us for a day packed with holiday activities for all ages when we wish to share our version of “Koselig” – a Scandinavian word that means a holiday atmosphere rooted in hospitality and finding pleasure in the simplest of things. Delight in a casual day filled with shopping, music, delicious food, Santa visits, or warm your hands while … [Read more...]
Christmas at Lenora! Joy to the world!
The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is happy to announce the Christmas schedule for the historic Lenora United Methodist Church located near Canton, in rural Fillmore County. Over the years people have come to worship and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Christmas at this historic pioneer church. This year the kerosene lamps will glow and the wood stove will radiate warmth on … [Read more...]
New date announced for Wreaths for the Fallen – December 14
WreathsForTheFallen.org will be honoring our nation’s fallen veterans at the Little Falls, Preston and the new Duluth veterans cemeteries. The addition of Preston and Duluth will require several hundred additional honor wreaths needed to honor our countries fallen veterans and their families at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries once again this year. Because of the … [Read more...]
PFA awards funding for four Minnesota cities Over $9.5 million will go to water infrastructure projects
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority today announced more than $9.5 million in awards for four Minnesota cities. Clear Lake, Frazee, Montrose and Waverly will all receive funding for water infrastructure projects. “Clean water is essential to the health of families, the growth of communities and the expansion of business in our state,” said Minnesota Governor … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre named Top-Rated Nonprofit
LANESBORO, MN—The Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro, Minn., is pleased to announce that the organization has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Commonweal is Southeast Minnesota’s only year-round professional, live theatre company and is currently celebrating its 31st year … [Read more...]