Recently Gov. Tim Walz made headlines, proclaiming a commitment to fight the climate change monster that will destroy earth without drastic action to stop it. Is he correct? Does he believe “The Green New Deal” can save the planet? Nope. He knows the history of 60 years of falsely proclaimed climate calamities and that reliable studies prove his 100% green energy initiative … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, December 9 • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 … [Read more...]
Less billionaires, more happiness
Do you love your job? Like, really love it? Are you one of the rare unicorns that actually enjoys doing what they do and how they do it every day? If, like the majority of people, you are not 100% over the moon about your current employment (or your lack of finding decent employment) there’s a simple question you should ask yourself: What would you do if you didn’t have to … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Adopt this holiday season
By Kaycie Bellrichard With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is important to think about what we are thankful for. There is so much to appreciate; like a warm home, getting an education, having clean drinking water, and having good friends. Personally, I am most thankful for my family. They are always there to support me and make me feel loved. One of the most … [Read more...]
Introducing…Lanesboro’s Blue House Concert inaugural season and Nordic Winter Music Series
Blue House Concerts, Lanesboro’s newest performance venue, will kick off its inaugural year with three concerts during the 2019 holiday season. Entitled the Nordic Winter Music Series, the three family-friendly concerts (with receptions!) will be held as follows: I.Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m., at Discovery Faith Community, 507 Parkway Ave., S. in Lanesboro, pianist … [Read more...]
Wrestling Preview
The wrestling season starts with teams trying to fill out as many of the 14 weights as possible. Chatfield looks to be the deepest, FCLMC’s numbers are increasing, while LARP has good quality in their numbers. Chatfield wrestling finished 8-7 last season, falling 37-34 to eventual section champion Goodhue in the 1A semis. The Gophers graduated some key guys, including … [Read more...]
Free radon kits at Christmas in Peterson
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...]