By Karla Bloem Being scared of something isn’t fun. The goal of the Rattlesnake Jubilee held September 15 in Houston was to educate people and reduce fear of rattlesnakes. This, in turn, is good for the snakes because they aren’t killed out of fear and it’s good for humans, too, since they are less likely to be bitten if they leave rattlesnakes alone. Being bitten by a timber … [Read more...]
Semcac receives $500 from “Swipe Out Hunger”
Merchants Bank’s “Swipe Out Hunger” Facebook giveaway has concluded with a donation of $500.00 to Semcac. In the bank’s sixth annual campaign, the top three donations were awarded based on the total number of votes for Hastings Family Service ($2,500), the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse ($1,500) and Friends in Need Food Shelf ($1,000). The 11 other local food shelves that … [Read more...]
Candidate forum to focus on rural issues
Voters can learn Minnesota House candidates’ views on agriculture and rural issues at a forum Wednesday October 10 at the St. Charles Community Center, 830 Whitewater Avenue, St. Charles. Sponsored by the Southeast Minnesota Ag Alliance, the forum will give candidates the opportunity to express their ideas on topics related to agriculture and other issues affecting rural … [Read more...]
Houston County to recieve state disaster assistance
State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) learned recently that the Governor’s Office has authorized the use of funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for emergency relief in Houston County. “This is fantastic news as Houston County has been devastated by torrential rains,” Davids said. “I’m very pleased this funding is on its way.” Davids said … [Read more...]
Preston Historical Society Announces 2018 raffle winners
The Preston Historical Society conducted the drawing for the winners of the recent raffle fundraiser at their August Society meeting. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for Historical Society projects. Raffle prizes were valued at over $1,400. The Society would again like to thank F & M Community Bank for providing matching funds of $1,000 (a dollar for each ticket … [Read more...]
Chatfield Center for the Arts receives 2018 Outstanding Greater Rochester Arts Ardee Award from the Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust
A vibrant arts and cultural scene is essential to the quality of life and economic growth of a community. For the last six years, the Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust has been recognizing those organizations, businesses, individuals and events that make our cultural scene what it is through the Ardee Awards presented at their annual Fête. This year, Chatfield Center for the … [Read more...]
Peter D. Bissen
Peter D. Bissen, age 59, of Greenleafton, Minn., died on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at home. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Greenleafton Reformed Church with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Burial will be in Greenleafton Cemetery. Hindt-Hudek … [Read more...]
Allan Austin
Funeral services for Allan Austin will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 5, 2018, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt and Pastor Mark VanHouse officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Thursday October 4, 2018, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue for one hour … [Read more...]
Lois M. O’Connell
Lois M. O’Connell, age 83, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Spring Valley Living where she resided. Funeral mass for Lois M. O’Connell will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2018, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will be in St. Bridget’s Cemetery in Simpson, Minn. … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, October 1 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland Work Session, Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 2 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City … [Read more...]