Hazardous Waste day in Fillmore County is almost here again. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, October 1, from noon until 5 p.m. As always, we are expecting this to be a very busy day. Every time we have this event, there is always a bit of confusion about what materials we accept during the event for free and which ones you need to pay to get rid of. I also wanted … [Read more...]
Apply for Beginning Farmer Tax Credit by Oct. 1 Incentives available for rent or sale of farm land and some assets
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority reminds beginning farmers and asset owners to apply by October 1, 2019, for the tax credit for the sale or lease of land, equipment, machinery, and livestock. To qualify, the applicant must be a Minnesota resident with the desire to start farming or who began farming within the past 10 years, provide … [Read more...]
Once more, with feeling
Okay, chuckleheads. I’m only going to explain this once. Responding to an article that asks why you’re angry in the title by posting angry comments on the paper’s webpage exactly proves my point. I was giving you an out in the last article; I specifically pushed buttons so that you could say “oh, he’s just trying to make me angry, so responding to it would only make me look the … [Read more...]
Healthcare in America: Is “Medicare For All” a good solution?
On the occasion of the next Democratic debate, candidates will likely lay out their vision for healthcare. (This is actually a misnomer, since the discussion has nothing to do with actual “care” and refers to “Insurance.”) Most candidates will support a single payer system that puts government in control. Is this a good idea? Let’s take a factual look. •Medicare for All is … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, September 16 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6:00 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre Company Presents Peter and The Starcatcher
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...]