The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is happy to announce that the 2017 Lenora United Methodist Church Christmas services will be held on December 16 at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and December 20 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Advent/Christmas services will be festive in keeping with the simple beauty of the historic pioneer church building which dates from 1856. Beautiful … [Read more...]
Unemployment rate falls to 3.3% in October Jobless rate is lowest since October 2000
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell 0.4% in October to 3.3%, its lowest level in 17 years, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. jobless rate was 4.1% in October. The agency said state employers eliminated 4,500 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in October. Over … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The Confederate flag
By Deanna Kay Phillips A sign of rebellion or a sign of racism? In the past several years the Confederate Flag has been brought into debate much more than what it used to be. It has always been a matter of much debate as to whether Old Dixie is a relic of history or something to try and erase. Most people are of two mind frames. It’s a historical artifact and needs to be … [Read more...]
Wrestling (11/30 & 12/2)
LARP 47, La Crescent 27 (S-Eagles won nine of first ten matches to lead 47-3. Gable Speltz (120), Sam Schwendinger (126), Reece Riebel (138), and Jacob Meyer (160) had pins. Ross Herber (106 > 13-3) and Dominic Jenkins (145 > 11-2) won MDs. Riley Koop (152 > 5-2) won a decision. Kolten Riser (132) won by injury default. Lancers forfeited a weight. LARP is … [Read more...]
Houston Planning talks turkey on Owl Center; EDA looks to future
The Houston Planning Commission began their meeting at 5:35 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017, in the council chambers of Houston City Hall. In attendance were members Krin Abraham, Cheryl Sanden, Emliy Krage, and City Administrator Chris Peterson. Abraham called the meeting to order and asked for old business, of which there was none. The commission proceeded with the first … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
December 4 - Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.41/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.46/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Samantha Lynn Demydowich, 29, Preston, Minn.; 9/13/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Samuel James Dickerson, 42, Wykoff, Minn.; 11/2/2017, Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Madelyn D. McGlynn, 22, Belleville, Ill.; 10/16/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Jevon Richard Hart, 30, Eyota, Minn.; … [Read more...]
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church to host Blue Christmas Service
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church will host its second annual Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 21 for anyone in the area who may be feeling “blue” this Christmas. Christmas is considered to be a joyful time, but there are persons for whom the holidays are not entirely joyful; persons who are lonely, grieving, separated from family and friends or … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2017 Charity Drive
The 2017 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. Even without the door-to-door solicitations, we raised $6,200 in mailed-in donations. This is up from the $5,675 raised in 2016. Proceeds from the drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds was as follows, plus expenses: • $2,200 Harmony Ambulance • $600 Harmony … [Read more...]
Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane
Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane, 89, of Rushford, Minn., died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Barb was born on January 24, 1928, in Lewiston, Minn., to Ernest and Barbara (Millman) Nuszloch. She married John R. Culhane on May 9, 1958. John died in January of 2000. Barb was a graduate of Winona State University and was employed as an … [Read more...]