Peter and the Starcatcher is an exhilarating and rollicking adventure and it’s playing now through October 26th at the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro. Currently celebrating its 31st Season providing high quality professional live theatre to SE Minnesota, the Commonweal is pleased to announce the third of five mainstage productions for 2019. Reservations can be made … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Emerlee Pamela Williams Emerlee Pamela Williams was born Sunday, August 18, 2019, 9:15 a.m. at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wis. She is the daughter of Jordan Williams and Courtney Johnson of Mabel, Minn. Grandparents are Jeff and Peggy Williams of Mabel, Minn., and Richard and Pam Johnson of Peterson, Minn. Great-grandmothers are Eunice Williams of Decorah, Iowa, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dillon Ray Bentley, 25, Ostrander, Minn.; 6/15/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/15/2019, Careless Driving, Fine $100. 6/18/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/18/2019, Owner Who is Not Driver Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance (If Required), Fine $200. Jorge Alberto … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Economic Impact Grants
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Economic Impact Grant Program. Nonprofit organizations, units of government or public institutions in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible to apply. Requests of up to $20,000 will be considered. “At SMIF, we strongly believe that communities which invest in their people are ultimately … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On September 5, Loren Adam Sarazin, 32 of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Christa M. Daily. Sarzin is charged with two counts of Domestic Assault; Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear and Intentionally Inflicts or Attempts to Inflict Bodily Harm. Each is a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, and/or both. On or … [Read more...]
Preston Housing Summit “Paving the Way” to be held September 20
The City of Preston Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Preston Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce they will be holding their first ever Housing Summit at F&M Community Bank’s Community Room in downtown Preston. This one-day summit will bring together home builders, developers, investors, suppliers, realtors, lenders, area residents and local officials … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants Deadline September 30, 2019
LANESBORO, MN, August 26, 2019 – 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...]
Fourth winner of the summer
Katie Harstad of Preston, Minn., stands next to her brand new Grizzly 40 Cooler she won in a recent contest. On August 31, 2019, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fourth prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new Grizzly 40 Cooler. As the magazine celebrates 34 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile collects 36 units
The blood drive held in Harmony on September 10, 2019, succeeded in collecting 36 units of blood. There were 49 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these six donors who reached the following milestones: Kay Himlie – 1 gallon; Philip K. Hoiness – 4 gallons; Randy Mohs – 12 gallons; Janell Randa – 6 gallons; Andrew Slabaugh – 2 gallons; … [Read more...]
Ellis Ruesink
Ellis A. Ruesink, age 80, of Harmony, Minn., died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Harmony Care Center. Ellis Arlo Ruesink was born July 15, 1939, to Harold and Pearl (Gysbers) Ruesink in Preston, Minn. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1957 and continued his education in La Crosse, Wis., earning two associates degrees. On May 1, 1965, he was united in marriage with … [Read more...]