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...]
SEMAC announces July 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals by Individual Artists. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than September 1, 2018, and be completed within 12 months, culminating with a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications will be available throughout June with an online submission deadline of 11:59 p.m. … [Read more...]
Root River Field to Stream wins 2018 Environmental Initiative award for Rural Vitality
Each spring, Environmental Initiative recognizes the individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities who’ve joined forces to create a better environment for all Minnesotans at the Environmental Initiative Awards. Environmental Initiative, a local nonprofit organization, announced the winners of the 2018 Environmental Initiative Awards at the 24th annual ceremony and … [Read more...]
The Fillmore County Journal wins 22 awards in 2018
Samuel Walter Blakeslee
Samuel Walter Blakeslee passed away peacefully at his home early Saturday morning, on June 9, 2018. Celebration of Life for Samuel Blakeslee will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church in Cherry Grove, with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday June 22, 2018, at the Hindt Funeral Home in … [Read more...]