The Saint Paul based Mardag Foundation selected Chatfield Center for the Arts (CCA) as one of 14 nonprofit organizations to receive an award in its 2019 first round grant category of Building the capacity of arts and humanities organizations to benefit their communities. Chatfield Center for the Arts was awarded $30,000 over two years to be used for Building Capacity in … [Read more...]
Artists reveal Houston County-inspired work at capstone event
What do an architectural designer, a poet, and a chef all have in common? Well, for starters, they each spent a week in Houston County, Minn., last year, each exploring their own concept of “home.” Since the conclusion of last year’s residency program, the collection of works created by our 2018 citizen-artists-in-residence (CAIRs) has been distilled into poignant poetry, … [Read more...]
U of M provides mental health and stress support for Minnesota farmers
Low farm income, a lingering trade war and other issues affecting agriculture are increasingly causing stress and mental health issues for farmers in Minnesota and around the country. The University of Minnesota has stepped up to fill the gap for farmers looking for mental health resources. More than 90% of American farmers and farm workers say financial issues impact … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On July 8, Adam Burton Bowden, 33, of Lanesboro, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Bowden is charged with three counts of felony Receiving Stolen Property. The first carries a maximum criminal penalty of 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both. The second two each carry maximum criminal penalties of five years in prison, $5,000 fines, or both. On or … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Cameron August Brown, 20, Houlton, Wis.; 4/18/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Ashley Laenee Clark, 28, St. Paul, Minn.; 6/8/2019, Expired Driver’s License - Over One Year - No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Ryan Lawrence Crowson, 23, Ostrander, Minn.; 4/18/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile exceeds goal by one unit
The blood drive held in Harmony on July 9, 2019, succeeded in collecting 54 units of blood, which was one over their goal. There were 57 donors that presented and two first-time participants. Congratulations to these three donors who reached the following milestones: •Brian Bratager – 6 gallons •Daniel J. Gingerich – 6 gallons •Joseph P. Hahn – 6 gallons The … [Read more...]
Camping skills and Girl Scout sisters make for excellent memories
LANESBORO, MN – Girl Scouts from Troop 47985 of Lanesboro were among the many thousands of Girl Scouts across the United States to find adventure in their local state park during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend July 13-14. Continuing a 107-year tradition of outdoor exploration and leadership, Girl Scouts Love State Parks is a national movement aiming to get all Girl … [Read more...]
Willard “Ole” Fuchs
Willard “Ole” Fuchs was born August 26, 1923, near Douglas, Minn., to George and Sena (Amundson) Fuchs. He attended country school in Douglas, Minn., and spent his young years working on the family farm and working for area farmers, playing with his dog Rin, and riding his pony, “Billie.” In January 1945 he was called into the Army and served in Germany. His service ended … [Read more...]
Eldena “Deenie” Seabright
Eldena “Deenie” Seabright, 84, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, July 16, 2019, at Spring Valley Living. Eldena Lucille Jacobson was born December 20, 1934, in Ostrander, Minn., to Herman and Mae (Clark) Jacobson. On December 31, 1951, Deenie was united in marriage to Jerry Seabright at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn. She loved dancing and would sometimes go … [Read more...]
Karen A. Stackhouse
Karen A. Stackhouse, 64, of Stewartville, Minn., died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the VFW hall in Spring Valley, Minn., starting at 11 a.m. Karen Ann Wallis was born June 25, 1955 in New Port, Ark., to Jerry and Mary (Willis) Wallis. She married Terry Stackhouse in the late 1980s and they were recently … [Read more...]