Deficits
Over the past couple of weeks, I came across a few interesting news items In one newspaper article a child psychologist wrote of her concerns about children who suffer from anxiety and depression. Certainly, worthy concerns and she provided good advice. Last week I came across another article that also impacts young children. Was there anything that had been invented that … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, June 25 • 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. Tuesday, June 26 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 2 • City … [Read more...]
Letter about Catalpa LLC Environmental Impact Study…
To the Editor, As a dairy farmer with an approved feedlot permit here in Section 24 Canton TWS, Fillmore County and living only 2.5 miles from the proposed 1,900 animal unit hog facility, I believe Caltalpa LLC, the group building this facility, should be required to conduct an EIS (Environmental Impact Study) before they are allowed to build. With our karst geology, … [Read more...]
City infrastructure and finances – another perspective
By David Webb, MD Lanesboro, MN In response to the June 4 commentary by Peggy Hanson, while I am in basic agreement with her thesis, I believe she picked the wrong example to make her case. There were important factual omissions and errors in her brief description of a particular Lanesboro infrastructure project. I should like to present a more complete accounting of it … [Read more...]
SMIF awards more than 250 gallons in Ace Hardware paint through Paint the Town program
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...]