Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) awarded $6,950 worth of paint from Ace Hardware to nine communities across the region through its Paint the Town program. This program is a partnership between SMIF and 10 local Ace Hardware stores and is designed to engage volunteers and build collaborative efforts that beautify communities through painting community murals, … [Read more...]
MDA Announces Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant awardees $300,000 in grant funds are awarded to 29 projects
ST. PAUL, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is awarding a new grant program aimed at combating noxious weeds around the state. Twenty-nine projects will split $300,000 though the Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. The money, which is given to local municipalities, counties, and Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will be used to purchase equipment and … [Read more...]
State gains 10,200 jobs in May Unemployment rate drops to 3.1%
ST. PAUL – Minnesota employers added 10,200 jobs in May, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). With those gains, the state has added 29,188 jobs in the past year, a 1% growth rate. The U.S. rate of job growth during that period was 1.7%. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment … [Read more...]
Engagement
Courrier ~ Scaife Rebecca Courrier and Frederick Scaife will be married on June 30, 2018, in La Crosse Wis. Their parents are Bryce and Barbara Courrier and James and Tara Scaife, all of Rushford. Becky is a graduate of Winona State University and works as a videographer. Fred is a graduate of Luther College and works as a vocal educator. … [Read more...]
In the service
Lt. Chelsea Larro Lt. Chelsea R. Larro, U.S. Navy, embedded in the U.S. Marine Corp 1st Division as their mental health provider, was recently presented the Meritorious Service Medal. She is the daughter of Candy and Ralph Larro of Preston. The citation accompanying the award reads: “Lt. Chelsea Larro was presented the Meritorious Service Medal for her outstanding service … [Read more...]
Engagement
Sveen ~ Broadwater Katie Sveen and David Broadwater are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Katie is the daughter of Donna Sveen and the late Earl Sveen. David is the son of Milo and Beth Ann Broadwater. Katie is a 2008 graduate of Lanesboro High School and a 2013 graduate of Winona State University. She is employed in the financial aid office at … [Read more...]
USDA resumes continuous conservation reserve program enrollment
As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Eligible farmers, ranchers, and private landowners can sign up at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office between June 4 and … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre celebrates culmination of collaboration with Lanesboro Public Schools
The Commonweal Theatre, located in historic downtown Lanesboro, will hold a special ceremony on Saturday, July 7 at 11 a.m. to unveil a vertical banner which will hang from the Manion Law office building directly south of the theatre. The creation and unveiling of the banner is the culmination of a successful collaboration between the theatre company and the Lanesboro Public … [Read more...]
Great Lanesboro Sing-in on June 30 to benefit Legion
We all know that singing people are happy people. So come and sing with us on Saturday, June 30 at the Great Lanesboro Sing-in (AKA the Beer Choir), from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. or so. It will be at the Community Center, located on Highway 250 close to the center of Lanesboro. No one has to sing “purdy,” just sing loud! Doug and Linda Johnson and Kathy Abrahamson will provide … [Read more...]
County awarded funds
The Minnesota State Set-Aside Committee for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has recommended $2,800 be awarded to Fillmore County for Phase 35. These Federal funds are awarded by the Department of Homeland Security-FEMA and used to provide emergency food and shelter to people in need of them. The local board is made up of Workforce Development, churches, Semcac, … [Read more...]