Calling all visual artists creating self-portraits! Lanesboro Arts is inviting artists to submit an application for inclusion in the upcoming “Spitting Image” exhibition, a juried self-portrait group show which will run February 9 – April 6, 2019. Visual artists working in a variety of mediums, such as sculpture, painting, drawing and photography, are welcome to apply. Both 2D … [Read more...]
Red Cross urgently needs blood donations before summer ends
As summer winds down, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood and platelets now and help end an emergency summer blood shortage. A critical need remains as many regular donors delay giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start. To ensure lifesaving treatments remain available for patients in the coming weeks, donations are needed now, … [Read more...]
Deadline approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
Producers must file by August 17, one-year extension available to holders of many expiring contracts Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminded producers today that the deadline to sign up for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is Friday, August 17, 2018. “Any agricultural producer that has eligible land should review the benefits of … [Read more...]
Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way
Placement of campaign and other advertising signage on any highway rights of way is not allowed under state law, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. All state, county, city and township roads and highways fall under the same state law. Highway rights of way include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches and sight corners at intersections. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Joshua Michael Jacobson, 37, Rochester, Minn.; 6/14/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/14/2018, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100. Robert Wainwright Shaw, 39, St. Charles, Minn.; 4/22/2018, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance (if required), Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 4/22/2018, … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
August 6 — Gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.79/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that is unchanged versus last week to $2.86/g, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices on August 6 in Minnesota have ranged widely over the … [Read more...]
David Perkins
David Perkins, age 71, of LeRoy, Minn., passed away Monday, August 6, 2018, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services for David Perkins will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Grace Christian Church in LeRoy, with Pastor Brian Thiel officiating. Burial will take place in the Beaver Cemetery in White Water Township, Minn. Visitation … [Read more...]
Georgine I. Davis
Georgine I. Davis, age 93, of Ostrander, Minn., died Wednesday August 8, 2018, at Spring Valley Care Center. Memorial services for Georgine will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 13, 2018, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Betsy Dartt and Rev. Mark VanHouse officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday … [Read more...]
Velma Irene Himlie
Velma Irene Himlie, 93, of Rushford, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, where she had been a resident for nine years. Velma and her twin sister, Vera were born March 30, 1925, to Vern and Emma (Grapentine) Otis. Her mother passed away when she was only four years old. Velma was blessed with a loving mother when her father married Verna … [Read more...]
Tracey Lynn Auman
Tracey Lynn Auman, 41, of Rushford, died at home in hospice care Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Tracey was born August 13, 1976 in Skokie, Ill., to Bill and Carol (Roth) Liss. She moved with her family as an infant to Peterson and graduated from Rushford-Peterson High School in 1994. Following high school Tracey attended Scott Lewis School of Cosmetology. She met Trevor Auman … [Read more...]