Monday, June 24 • 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, June 25 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, Preston meeting room, 630 p.m. Monday, July 1 • City of Houston Planning Commission, City … [Read more...]
Chatfield Brass Band celebrates 50 years of making music
It’s been 50 years since Jim Perkins started the Chatfield Brass Band with just 16 members. At the time, it was an all male brass band, but has since transitioned to a concert band that currently includes men and women of all ages. To celebrate the milestone, the Chatfield Brass Band will hold a special Anniversary Celebration Concert on June 29 at 2 p.m. in the Potter … [Read more...]
Top Minnesota dairy farms honored for superior cow care
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen today released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator of milk quality – a lower SCC is better for cheese production and a longer shelf life for bottled milk. In honor of June Dairy Month, 115 dairy farms are being recognized for … [Read more...]
Invitation to the July 16 celebration of WWI Memorial Entrance restoration
A celebration of the restoration of the World War I Memorial Entrance at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston is being planned for Tuesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. The celebration will include flag corps from each military organization in the county (VFW and American Legion) marching in uniform from the Trailhead in Preston to the Memorial Entrance at the fairgrounds. All … [Read more...]
Arbor Day Foundation names Lanesboro Tree City USA
Lanesboro, Minn., was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Lanesboro achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Report
Chatfield Police Department Christine Sue Bell, 28, Waukon, Iowa; 10/21/2018, 4th Degree DWI - (Under) Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/4/2020), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 89 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (6/4/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On June 14, Malachi Irishsoldier O’Meara, 44, of Mabel, appeared before District Court Judge Christopher A. Neisen. O’Meara is charged with four felonies: 1) Terroristic Threats - Disregard Risk, 2) Domestic Assault - By Strangulation, 3) Domestic Assault - Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear, and 4) Domestic Assault - Intentionally Inflicts or Attempts to Inflict Bodily … [Read more...]
New 60 mph speed limits to go into effect on Hwy 44
Motorists using Highway 44 from Harmony to Hokah and Highway 248 from Altura to Minnesota City will see speed limits raised this week to 60 mph where the previous posted limit was 55 mph on the two-lane roadway, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The speed limits become official once the new signs are in place. MnDOT crews are posting the signs this … [Read more...]
SMIF awards 180 gallons in Ace Hardware paint through Paint the Town Program
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) awarded $7,200 worth of paint from Ace Hardware to eight communities across the region through its Paint the Town Grant Program. This program is a partnership between SMIF and 14 local Ace Hardware stores and is designed to engage volunteers and build collaborative efforts that beautify communities through painting community … [Read more...]
Semcac’s Rushford and Preston Food Shelves participating in Open Your Heart to the Hungry & Homeless
The Preston and Rushford Food Shelves are participating in the 2019 Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge, a donation drive sponsored by Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless and Hunger Solutions, that takes place in July. As a member of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Semcac is eligible to receive a percentage of grant funds designated for this … [Read more...]