Peter Frederick Drake, 85, died peacefully on July 19 in the home of Patrick and Terese Slattery at Middle Ridge, Wis., where he was part of the family for more than 15 years. Peter was born November 6, 1933 in La Crosse, Wis., the first of five children born to Charles and Vienna (Kennedy) Drake of Lanesboro, Minn. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1951. In 1952 he … [Read more...]
WWI Memorial renovation celebrated
Pictured above are Fillmore County Veterans marching across the bridge from the Preston Trailhead to the WWI Entrance at the fairgrounds. A few hundred people were in attendance on Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, for a historical event commemorating the celebration held 100 years ago on August 26, 1919, that welcomed home the soldiers from WWI. A bonus this time was a flyover of … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Small Town Grants
OWATONNA, MN, July 1, 2019 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Small Town Grants Program. Towns with populations of 5,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible to apply. Requests of up to $10,000 will be considered. “The first two years of this program were an enormous success,” said Tim Penny, President and … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, July 22 • 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. Tuesday, July 23 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, Elementary Meeting Room, Preston, 6:30 … [Read more...]
Call for a rational foreign policy
To the Editor, The fact that war would mean endless climate change catastrophes and a nuclear arms race that would risk accidental or intentional use of nuclear weapons that could end almost immediately our civilization, there is a good chance that a public movement will be able to inspire a new U.S. foreign policy that transitions from use of force to diplomacy and … [Read more...]
Jeff Erding has it wrong
To the Editor, Since when has the “far left” included everyone who isn’t far right? Or everyone who didn’t vote for Trump? You (Jeff) have it so wrong. “Every man for himself” is not the American way, in my humble but broadly-educated opinion. 1. To accuse supporters of a sane firearms policy of “wanting to tear up the bill of rights” is childish. 2. Legalization of … [Read more...]
Chatfield Center for the Arts receives Mardag Foundation Grant Award for Building Capacity in Operational Infrastructure
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...]