The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250-$1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim Haugen at (507) 467-2242 or emailing … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, August 13 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • 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. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 14 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Harmony … [Read more...]
Science today: Helping children with autism
Autism has been a heavy subject in the media regularly for the past 5-10 years. Many people have their theories as to how autism is caused and why it has become more prevalent in the United States. Of course, as controversial as it appears to be, when there’s a debate science isn’t too far behind giving us the facts. According to an article published in the journal Current … [Read more...]
Letter about the need for new leadership
To the Editor, As the August Primaries draw near, I am reminded that we are in an election year. Given that the primary is on the 14th, I decided that it’s time to see if any of the issues that were present in 2016 have been fixed. After all, if all, or at least the biggest concerns, have been fixed, then there is no reason to change leadership. However, my biggest concern … [Read more...]
Carla Nelson hit pieces on Jim Hagedorn
To the Editor, In Carla’s recent mailings to Fillmore County residents, she makes claims based on half truths. Jim Hagedorn was born in Southern Minnesota. He did finish high school in the D.C. area because his dad, a U.S. Congressman from Minnesota, moved the family to D.C. Jim spent summers here during HS. Since beginning to run for Congress, Jim has become well known … [Read more...]
Announcing call for entries for “Spitting Image” self-portrait group exhibition at Lanesboro Arts
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...]