By Katrina Bergey Auroras are natural, vibrant lights that appear in the sky. Recently, you were able to view the northern lights in Minnesota; therefore, I found it fitting to give a little background of the lights. There are northern lights known as Aurora Borealis and southern lights known as Aurora Australis that many people find captivating. These lights have an … [Read more...]
Call for emerging artists of all media for place-based Lanesboro Artist Residency Program
Lanesboro Arts invites emerging artists of any discipline living in Minnesota or one of the five boroughs of New York City to apply to the place-based Lanesboro Artist Residency Program, generously supported by the Jerome Foundation. Applications are due at 12 p.m. (noon) CST on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, for residencies taking place in 2020. The Lanesboro Artist Residency … [Read more...]
SEMAC Awards Arts Grants
On May 21, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 42 grants for a total of $269,205 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 24 Arts & Cultural Heritage grants for $217,935, nine Presenter/Production Assistance grants for $25,520, and nine Small Towns/Rural Areas grants for $25,750. SEMAC … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central providing free meals to children during summer
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meals will be served at Fillmore Central Elementary, door #17, 702 Chatfield Street, Preston, Minn. Breakfast and lunch will be served … [Read more...]
Government this week
Tuesday, May 28 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Monday, June 3 • City of Houston Planning Commission, … [Read more...]
Climate science or climate science fiction?
One recent FCJ commentary detailed how panic stricken Democrats have become in their desperation to take down President Trump. The current employment and business boom has made the U.S. economy the envy of the world. Democrat leaders are now past panic stage and have entered a phase of full blown hysteria. But wait: there are some topics to exploit that may help the … [Read more...]
Red Cross: Critical type O blood shortage; donors needed now Donors who give by June 10 receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card
The American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges eligible donors to give now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations. As a thank-you for helping replenish the blood supply, all donors who come to give blood now through June 10 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a … [Read more...]
39th annual Art in the Park fine art festival
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the 39th annual Art in the Park fine art festival on Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Lanesboro’s Sylvan Park with 90-plus fine art and craft booths and live music. Renowned for quality, variety and value, Art in the Park is a family-friendly art fair that attracts thousands of regional patrons each year. The focal point of Art in the Park is, … [Read more...]
Good Earth Village
To the Editor, Thank you for your recognition of Good Earth Village’s anniversary. However, one of the visionary’s name, Ham Muus, was misspelled. Lutheran historians will note that he descends from an early Norwegian pastor who was one of the visionary founders of St. Olaf College (Muus chapel). Thank you, Ham Muus, Dr. Barr, and the many local people who volunteered to … [Read more...]
AcenTek donates to area ambulance services
Ambulance services in Houston, Lanesboro, Rushford, Brownsville, Caledonia, and Ostrander recently received $500 donations from AcenTek, in appreciation for the volunteer services they provide the community. Headquartered in Houston, Minn., AcenTek offers their non-uniformed employees the opportunity to dress casual for a cause. The money is then matched by the company and … [Read more...]