By University of Minnesota Extension and Partners Stories about manure often illustrate two opposing sentiments. Is manure a “Waste” that pollutes our water resources and creates undesirable nuisances for communities? Or, is manure a “Resource” that reduces the demand for importing greenhouse gas intensive inorganic fertilizers and improves the health of our soils? Both … [Read more...]
City of Rushford Village begins land use planning process
An effort to begin both long and short term strategic planning for the City of Rushford Village has begun via a land use survey. The city’s Economic Development Director, Rebecca Charles, will be conducting a survey of rural landowners within the city limits of Rushford Village to collect data from residents. Not all residents within the Village will be receive a survey as … [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...]
Government this week
Monday, March 23 • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department Megan Evangeline Marie Halverson, 19, Winona, Minn.; 1/5/2020, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Justin Michael Johnson, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/7/2020, Possess/Sale Small Amount Marijuana - No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 2/7/2020, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On March 3, Juana Lashaun Walker, 20, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Walker is charged with Domestic Assault by Strangulation, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about March 10, within the city of Spring Valley, a sheriff’s deputy met with a woman who had allegedly been … [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 … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Procrastination…it’s complicated
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...]