Lanesboro Arts invites emerging artists of any discipline living in Minnesota or one of the five boroughs of New York City to apply to the place-based Lanesboro Artist Residency Program, generously supported by the Jerome Foundation. Applications are due at 12 p.m. (noon) CST on Friday, June 29, 2018, for residencies taking place in 2019. The Lanesboro Artist Residency … [Read more...]
Correction to calendar
The 2018 calendar printed and provided by the Fillmore County Journal shows Wykoff Fall Fest 2018 to be held September 21-23. This is incorrect and should show that the Fest is September 28-30, 2018. We apologize for this error. … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, June 18 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21 • Houston School Board, High School Libary, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning Commission, … [Read more...]
Free health screening offered in Chatfield and Preston
Fillmore County Public Health (FCPH) and F & M Community Bank are collaborating to host two free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screening events. One event will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the F & M Bank location at 229 Main Street North in Chatfield, Minn. The second event will be held Thursday, June, 28, 2018, from 8-9:30 a.m. … [Read more...]
MPCA extends public comment period for proposed hog feedlot in Fillmore County
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the public comment period to July 3 at 4:30 p.m. for the Environmental Assessment Worksheet on the proposed Catalpa, LLC hog facility in Fillmore County. Comments already submitted on the proposal will become part of the public record. This means that citizens need not submit their comments again during the extended … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts announces innovative collective leadership model
Lanesboro Arts will soon be led by a collaborative leadership team consisting of current staff members. Gallery Director Robbie Brokken, Program Director Adam Wiltgen and Advancement Director Kara Maloney will together lead the organization beginning July 1 as longtime Executive Director John P. Davis begins rural advocacy work. An open house celebration to honor Davis and his … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Natalia May Sprung, 20, Rochester, Minn.; 5/19/2018, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Diego Andres Correa Bravo, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 5/22/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Amber Lee Finley, 38, Harmony, Minn.; 4/20/2018, Expired Driver’s License - Over One Year - No Minnesota … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central providing free meals to children during summer
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meals will be served at Fillmore Central Elementry, door #17, 702 Chatfield Street, Preston, Minn. Breakfast and lunch will be served … [Read more...]
USDA announces funding availability to help low-income individuals and families buy or repair homes
AUSTIN, MN – USDA Rural Development State Director Brad Finstad has announced that USDA has funding available for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. “Our housing staff will work one-on-one to ensure quality customer service for all applicants,” Finstad said. “To help prepare potential buyers for this … [Read more...]
A View From The Woods
One hundred columns Thank you, readers of A View from the Woods, for allowing me to write this, my one hundredth column. I began 18 years ago, when then-editor of the Fillmore County Journal, John Torgrimson, called for prospective columnists to apply. Thinking I might enjoy the discipline of writing about my experiences in this beautiful rural area, I hoped others would like … [Read more...]