At the July 28 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad updated the board on the summer programs. Summer Rec and Strength and Agility are both wrapping up. Kudos were extended to Coach Andrew Pederson for organizing Strength and Agility and to all the coaches who volunteered during the two months that the program was running. Fall sports information … [Read more...]
Articles by Hannah Wingert
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Harmony Council to Review Second Draft of Data Center Ordinance
At the July 14 Harmony City Council meeting, the consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the special and regular meetings on June 9, the claims and June checks, the investment report and cash balances, the budget year-to-date, and an annual step increase for Financial Clerk Karen Apenhorst. Pay request #7 in the amount of $103,306.80 for the wastewater … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Moves Power of Property Tax Appeals to Fillmore County Board
At the July 6 Lanesboro City Council meeting, a public hearing was opened to discuss the transfer of powers and duties from the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization to the Fillmore County Board. There were no public comments. The council approved a resolution for the transfer for the years of 2027, 2028, and 2029. Sandy Webb from the Lanesboro Community Theater spoke during … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Receives Over $10,000 in Mini Grants
At the June 23 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad extended gratitude to the local banks for continuing the mini grant program; $10,500 was awarded to Fillmore Central. The Strength and Agility program is going well this summer with over 100 students participating. Multiple windows at the elementary school in the fifth and sixth grade hallway are … [Read more...]
Harmony Council Hires Two Ambulance Co-Directors
At the June 9 Harmony City Council meeting, the consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the May 12 council meeting, the claims and May checks, the investment report, cash balances, and a review of the budget. A one-year subscription renewal for Win 911, the app the city uses to receive alarms from water and sewer utilities, was also approved. Riley Knutson from … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council Considers Protection Against Cyber Attacks
At the June 1 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Mayor Alicia Pearson noted that she had seen some conversations online about the Root River Restoration Project. She noted that while it looks distressing to see so many trees go down, the project plans include replanting. She encouraged community members to read previous council meeting minutes to see what the plans include. The … [Read more...]
Community Members Start Non-Profit to Support Fillmore Central Families
At the May 19 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Megan Persons and Kari Thomas addressed the board about a non-profit called Fillmore Central Education Foundation that they are in the process of getting up and running. They are currently working with Corson Law Office to establish the non-profit. The foundation would work to strengthen the connection between families, … [Read more...]
Harmony Increases Weekend and Holiday Pay for Ambulance Crew
At the May 12 Harmony City Council meeting, the consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the regular April 14 meeting and the special April 28 meeting, the claims and April checks, the investment report, the cash balances, the year-to-date budget, liquor license approvals for Everybody Eats, The Bite, Harmony Spirits, On the Crunchy Side, Pam’s Corner … [Read more...]
Trout Route a Reality in Preston
Preston is known for its trout fishing and is often referred to as “Minnesota’s Trout Capital,” so it’s no surprise that it is now also home to the “Trout Route.” The Trout Route began when the city of Preston received grants from the Taylor Family Foundation and Preston Area community Foundation in 2025. Former Preston Economic Development (EDA) director, Allison Whalen … [Read more...]
Area Veterans Fly to D.C. on Honor Flight
It was a whirlwind of a day, but one that Donald Ruen, Cliff Sackett, Ron Vorwerk, and David Whalen will never forget. They, along with 82 other military veterans flew to Washington, D.C. on a North Star Honor Flight on April 27. North Star Honor Flight is one of over 128 hubs of the Honor Flight Network and is based out of Adams, Minn. It serves 10 counties in southern … [Read more...]