Tuesday, February 19 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 20 • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Lanesboro School Board, Elementary Library, 7 … [Read more...]
In response to Mr. Rendahl… To the Editor,
Our country and world has limitless problems, but amongst your complaints you take a swing at Christianity. Why? Do you want Christians to stand up stronger for all of the things that Jesus taught us, or tried to? Will you join us or will you pick and choose which issues you agree with and which ones you don’t? Ross Kramer Fountain, Minn. … [Read more...]
No cause for concern, folks… To the Editor,
Someone was killed, shot “multiple times,” five miles from downtown Chatfield. Neither the Chatfield police nor the city government will say anything - except “no cause for concern.” Who did the shooting? Why was the man shot (multiple times)? Should I go out and buy a gun? Can I now let one rip if someone walks up my driveway after dark? If a person is gunned down on Main … [Read more...]
Trump out of touch… To the Editor,
I just listened to Trump’s State of the Union speech a couple nights ago. After listening to it and to the news the next couple of days, a few things stand out. Not one word was said about global warming or one about renewable energy. Both are in the news often. Just this morning on Good Morning America they showed that the last five years were the warmest in history. Most … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Michael Benjamin Price, 30, Winona, Minn.; 7/4/2018, Fleeing Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $1,341 (including $1,051 in restitution). Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud - 15 months (stay for three years). Supervised probation for three years - Conditions (1/24/2019): Sign probation … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
February 11 — Gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 5.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.12/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.7 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.28/g, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices on February 11 in Minnesota … [Read more...]
Local students advance to Southeast Minnesota Final Spelling Bee
Two Regional Spelling Bees were held on Monday, February 11, at the Wood Lake Meeting Center in Rochester. Seventy‐five (75) students participated in the two Regional Spelling Bees. Students from 36 districts throughout southeast Minnesota advanced to compete in the Regional competitions coordinated by the Southeast Service Cooperative. The top 12 spellers (six from each … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar launches presidential campaign
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, February 10, 2019 – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar launched her campaign for President today in a speech on the Mississippi River at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis, Minn. Klobuchar laid out an optimistic vision for the country, grounded in her deep Midwestern roots and lifetime of experiences as a daughter, a mom, a prosecutor, and a U.S. Senator. More than … [Read more...]
37th Annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign
Food insecurity means people do not have access to enough food for every person at all times to have an active, healthy life. This can affect people’s wellness and their ability to function at school or work. Food insecurity affects nearly 1 in 10 Minnesotans, 1 in 8 children, and the number of seniors facing food insecurity continues to increase. In 2018, Semcac food … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The value of love
By Leah Himlie Valentine’s Day was this past week, and everyone’s focus was on love. Would someone ask you out? Would someone give you chocolate? What if someone left an anonymous note declaring their undying love for you? These questions swirled around people’s heads, partly because of the media. In today’s world, love can be found in almost any form of media: books, movies, … [Read more...]