Years ago, I gave local governors nicknames, because this is what people do when they can’t afford a social life. Iowa’s was Governor Mustache for obvious reasons, and the Wisconsin governor, well... his name wasn’t really printable. Minnesota had Governor Awkward, the guy who you know is just trying his best to help, but never seems to be able to look cool doing it. Now, with … [Read more...]
Interview with a pig
By Lynne Farmer Rushford, MN Should the MPCA grant a permit to Catalpa LLC for a 4,980 sow confinement facility here in Fillmore County? Let’s ask a pig. Transcribed here is a blatantly fictitious interview with a gilt named Miss Falona. She graciously agreed to share her thoughts while being prepared for shipment to a large sow confinement facility. INTERVIEWER: Miss F, … [Read more...]
Houston County Historical Society Open House
The Houston County Historical Society will host their annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 9, 12-3 p.m. The museum is filled with beautiful Christmas displays created by Janene Hosch and Lolita St. Mary. This year the Society is having a celebration of Christmas trees including patriotic, snowball, circus, gold and pink … [Read more...]
College News
Summer 2018 Graduations • Rochester Community and Technical College: Hannah House, Chatfield, DIP, Practical Nursing; Kelsey Wooner, Chatfield, DIP, Practical Nursing; Braden Hanson, Lanesboro, AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Rebecca Olson, Lanesboro, DIP, Practical Nursing; Bailey Gartner, Preston, AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Tisha Doherty, Spring Valley, AA, 2+2 Social … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2018 Charity Drive
The 2018 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. Even without the door-to-door solicitations, we raised $5,725 in mailed-in donations. This is down from the $6,200 raised in 2017. Proceeds from the drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds was as follows, plus expenses: Harmony Public Library, $500; Harmony … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Antibiotic resistance
By Hannah Schneekcloth In the span of a year, there will be two million people in the United States that will be infected with a bacteria that has developed resistance to antibiotics. At least 23,000 will die from the infection each year. Some of the different types of bacterias are: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL) … [Read more...]
Chatfield Brass Band Community Christmas Concert to be held December 9
Get in the Christmas spirit with the Chatfield Brass Band as they present their annual Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Historic Potter Auditorium. You won’t want to miss this program which includes Tom Barnes narrating “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Jerry Barrett soloing on “Toy Trumpet,” Joe Chase singing “White Christmas,” the Wit’s End … [Read more...]
Rushford reviews new housing development study
At the Rushford City Council meeting on November 26, members heard a presentation for a housing development on an existing property located west of town. Bolton & Menk, an engineering planning and consulting firm, had been commissioned by the city to conduct a feasibility study for the approximately 100 acres near Trunk Highway 30 that is currently owned by the Woxland … [Read more...]
Bluff Country Singers Christmas Concert to be held on December 9
Flute, organ, and bells join a full throated Christmas celebration of the 45 voice Bluff Country Singers under the direction of Elliott Grandall and accompanied by Suz Eberle on Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m and 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 805 S Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, (507) 346-7251. “Sing We Now of Christmas” starts off the first joyous set, followed by the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Derek Jeffrey Hall, 34, Austin, Minn.; 10/6/2018, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 11/13/2019), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (11/13/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow … [Read more...]