Violet M. “Lollie” Fairbanks, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Accura Healthcare of Cresco. Lollie was born November 2, 1923, daughter of Louise and Leonard Sheriff in the village of Spring Grove. She attended school there through the eighth grade. We recall the stories of her and her siblings walking to the country school and the memories they … [Read more...]
Dean Raveill
Dean Raveill, 72, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Spring Valley Senior Living. Wilford Dean Raveill was born on March 16, 1947, in Chatfield, Minn., to Edward Raveill and Laura Grace Higgins. He attended Chatfield schools. He worked at many different places in the area. Dean was united in marriage to Melody Dunford in Rochester, Minn., in 1980 and … [Read more...]
Scott Allen Matter
Scott Allen Matter, 38, of Rushford, Minn., died in his home on March 8 after battling brain cancer for 13 years. Scott was born to Thomas and Susan (Heiden) Matter on September 26, 1981. Scott graduated from Farmington High School in 2000. He went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Brown College. Scott moved to Austin, Minn., where he met his wife … [Read more...]
Robert Basil Jahn
Robert Basil Jahn, age 97, of Spring Valley, Minn., died March 11, 2020, at Spring Valley Living. Bob was born April 27, 1922, to William F. Jahn and Benora E. (Fjeld) Jahn on their farm outside of Spring Valley. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1939. Bob was united in marriage to Maxine (Dorothy M.) Davis at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, on October … [Read more...]
Athletes of the Week – 3.16.20
Government this week
Monday, March 16 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning & Zoning … [Read more...]
Correction
In the March 9, 2020, article titled “Lanesboro Council approves dump truck purchase,” it was stated that the Cottage House B&B in Lanesboro is not compliant with the city ordinance and did not have its lodging license approved. In actuality, it is the Cottage on Kenilworth that is not compliant and did not have its lodging license approved. The Cottage House is operating … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants Deadline March 31, 2020
LANESBORO, MN, March 9, 2020 – The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250 - $1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim … [Read more...]
Land protection and management opportunities workshop March 18
The Root River SWCD, Fillmore SWCD, and the MN Land Trust are partnering to present an informational workshop to local landowners who have an interest in conserving their land and protecting it for future generations. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Rushford Fire Hall in Rushford, Minn. There will be information presented on a … [Read more...]
SEMAC announces April 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals from qualified organizations that provide arts programming. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than June 1, 2020, and be completed within 12 months, culminating in a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications will be available throughout March. The LOI stage of … [Read more...]