“Change is often desirable, frequently necessary, and always inevitable.” While much that happens is not in our control, some events evolve from choices we have made. Sometimes these choices are driven by love and hope. Regrettably, some are the result of fear and hate. Ideally, our emotions should be modified by reason. I remember putting on eye glasses for the first … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, May 6 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Kingsland Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford … [Read more...]
The most monumental non-nuclear explosion
By Donna Buckbee Rushford, MN One of the habits I learned from my mother: special newspaper articles are to be clipped and filed. This past winter I went through 50 years of those special clippings — reviewing, sorting and tossing. One of the few I held back from the burn pile was a book review from February 27, 2004, written by David E. Hoffman appearing in the St. … [Read more...]
Hwy 52 paving project from Marion to Chatfield with detour begins May 6
CHATFIELD, MN – Highway 52 motorists will encounter a detour beginning on Monday, May 6 at Chatfield as the paving and culvert replacement project begins, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Rochester Sand & Gravel, a MnDOT contractor, will be repaving, replacing culverts and making improvements along Highway 52 from Marion through Chatfield … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Class trip reflection
By Anna Erickson If you’re lucky enough to attend a school that offers a class trip, it is definitely something you should go on. I recently returned from my own senior class tour of Washington, DC. Spanning 10 days, Mabel-Canton has one of the longest tours in the area. This is an amazing opportunity and you’ll create memories that will last a lifetime. We kicked off the … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Alden Scott Peterson Alden Scott Peterson was born April 20, 2019, to proud parents Nicholas and Kayla Peterson of Preston. Alden weighed 7 lb 2 oz and was 19.5 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother Emry. Maternal grandparents are Laurie Bacon of Preston and Kevin and Wendy Lange of Harmony. Paternal grandparents are Deb Peterson of Harmony and Larry … [Read more...]
Color for the Kids – Fun Run/Walk Celebrate moms and families on May 12
Come celebrate moms and families on May 12 at 3 p.m.! It all begins at Creekside Park in Rushford! Rushford-Peterson Royalty Peyton Hoiness and Faith Eide, along with the R-P Pageant Committee, have been busy planning for this fun-filled day! This service-project was spearheaded by the 2018 royalty and these young ladies brought it to fruition. Please consider joining in … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Josephine Louise Colsch, 27, Canton, Minn.; 11/24/2018, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $700 (stay $400 until 4/15/2020), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (4/15/2019): No contact with victim S.A., Remain … [Read more...]
“Lasting Impact” video now available for showings
Minnesota teen drivers continue to be overrepresented in traffic crashes due to driver inexperience, distraction, speeding and risk-taking. While progress has been made with laws prohibiting cell phone use for teen drivers and the graduated driver’s license law, continued education is needed to reduce teen driving deaths. To educate young drivers on the importance of staying … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Bailey
Richard Lee “Dick” Bailey, age 81, of Cannon Falls, died on Monday afternoon, April 29, 2019 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls. Dick was born on November 9, 1937 in Washington, Minn., the son of Hugh and Virginia (Quackenbush) Bailey. When Dick was just three years old, his father died while duck hunting on Armistice Day, November 11, 1940. He grew up and schooled in the Spring … [Read more...]