David (“Dave”) E. Benson, 79, of Houston, Minn., passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at home, surrounded by loving family, following a valiant battle with leukemia. Dave was born June 17, 1940, in Aurora, Ill., to the late Arthur and Edith (Marquardt) Benson. He graduated from Hinckley-Big Rock High School. Dave married Annabelle Eberly; they later divorced. In 1984, he … [Read more...]
Candy capitalism
Inspiration can strike in the oddest places sometimes. I was sitting on my front porch on a chilly Halloween afternoon, waiting for the first few trick-or-treaters, worried I wouldn’t have a column ready in time for my next deadline. I was worried, dear readers, that I might phone it in. I put the laptop away (yes of course I took it out on the porch with me, because what … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Why trade schools and construction jobs should be talked about
By Corinna Wiemerslage College is being pushed and can be viewed as one of the only ways to be successful and make money in life. Because college is pushed so much and is viewed as a great opportunity to get a successful job, the statistics of how many students who graduate who will then go on to college are more than 50%. According to statistics reported by the Bureau of … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, November 11 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 12 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, … [Read more...]
Preston Give To The Max Day
The Preston Area Community Foundation (PACF) is gearing up for “Give to the Max Day” which is set for Thursday, November 14. Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s statewide day of giving. This is the eighth consecutive year PACF has participated in this event, with all donations going into the endowment fund. The endowment fund and earnings are used locally for community projects … [Read more...]
Tie vote for new Rushford City Councilor
Rushford is just one of a handful of Minnesota communities with council seats up for grabs this year. Expiring were the terms of Councilors Terri Benson and Jim O’Donnell. Mayor Chris Hallum opted not to seek reelection, after 10 years in the role, so Benson, who’s served as a councilor since 2015, filed for his position. O’Donnell also filed for reelection to extend his … [Read more...]
November 5, 2019 Special Election unofficial results
City of Ostrander •Council member elect - Dan Hellerud, 23 (95.83%). Write-in, 1 (4.17%). City of Rushford •Mayor elect - Terri Benson, 183 (96.83%). Write-in, 6 (3.17%). •Council member elect - Jim O’Donnell, 150 (52.26%). •Council member elect – (Tie vote) Doug Botcher, 59 (20.57%) and Leigh Volkman, 59 (20.57%). Write-in, 19 (6.6%). Second council member … [Read more...]
Complimentary Thanksgiving dinner It’s turkey day for all at Discovery
A complimentary Thanksgiving dinner will be served by the Lanesboro Faith Discovery Community on Thanksgiving Day, November 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The location is 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, Minn. 55949 (former United Methodist Church). This is the 17th Thanksgiving dinner to be held and it is widely known for its welcoming atmosphere and delicious menu. The dishes vary … [Read more...]
LACF and HACF announce Give to the Max Day competition
The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation and the Harmony Area Community Foundation have challenged each other in a friendly Give to the Max Day fundraising competition. Let’s find out which community has the strongest support! All donations received by the two nonprofit organizations on Give to the Max Day, November 14, 2019, will be included in the competition. The … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Samantha Nichole Butler, 20, Mora, Minn.; 8/24/2019, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Bradford Allen Cornell, 40, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/28/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Crystal Sue Dempewolf, 23, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/9/2019, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later … [Read more...]