To the Editor, How has Christianity and our Republican controlled government become so perverted? Republicans wave the flag, talk like Christians, and promise the world, but it’s all lies. The odious nature of virtually all Republican plans is obvious. They seek to cut taxes on the super wealthy and raise taxes on lower incomes. As they stock the courts with conservative … [Read more...]
MiEnergy CEO receives Cooperative Builder Award
Brian Krambeer, CEO of MiEnergy Cooperative, was recognized as a recipient of the Cooperative Builder Award at Cooperative Network’s Annual Meeting Awards Banquet Tuesday, November 14 in St. Paul. The award recognizes select men and women for their contributions, loyalty and service to the cooperative movement at the local, state, regional or national level. Krambeer’s … [Read more...]
SEMAC announces February 1 grant application deadline
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals by Individual Artists. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than April 1, 2018 and be completed within 12 … [Read more...]
Significant broadband expansion grants secured for Fillmore County
ST. PAUL, MN, November 22, 2017– Two communications and internet service providers in Fillmore County are set to receive funding for broadband expansion, thanks to a new round of grants announced as part of the state’s Border to Border Broadband program. The grants were made possible after the 2017 Minnesota legislature approved a Jobs and Economic Growth bill which included … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
November 27 — Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.45/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.49/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including … [Read more...]
Bluff Country Singers Christmas concert
For anyone who has ever been to a Bluff Country Singers concert, Sunday, December 10, 2017, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley is enough. Everyone else, read on. Why do so many area residents plan their holiday concert-going around the Bluff Country Singers date? It could be the delightful choice of old and new arrangements, one of the … [Read more...]
22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights is December 9
RUSHFORD, MN – Merchants Bank in Rushford is proud to present the 22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. on December 9. Merchants Bank is inviting individuals and businesses to be in the parade. If interested, all you need to do is to call (507) 864-7744. It’s a great night for family fun for area residents. It begins with the Parade of Lights, and is … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile meets goal
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 28, 2017, succeeded in collecting 50 units of blood which was their goal. There were 50 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these four donors who reached the following milestones: Sylvia Leitzen – five gallons, Paula Michel – four gallons, Jane Montgomery – six gallons, Darrel Olson – three … [Read more...]
Merchants Bank Money Ball is back for six more games in 2017-2018
RUSHFORD, MN - Merchants Bank’s Money Ball will be coming back for a fourth year in 2017-2018 with three boys and three girls basketball games, according to Kari Johnson of Merchants Bank in Rushford. Last year students received $1,180 in Money Ball payouts and the Rushford-Peterson Booster Club also received a matching payout of $1,180. That brings the total payout to … [Read more...]
Preston Veteran to be honored at Christmas tree dedication ceremony
On Sunday, December 10, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate this year’s Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Amos Anderson, a former Preston resident and U.S. Veteran. The ceremony will be held in front of Preston City Hall in Preston, Minn. and will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will include a welcome from the PACC Executive Director and … [Read more...]