When Richard Nethercut and his wife Loni Kemp first moved to the Fillmore County area from the Twin Cities, they only planned on staying a few years before moving on to someplace bigger such as Chicago. That was in 1981, and they’re still here. “Once we were here, it never occurred to us to go anywhere else,” Nethercut laughed. “It couldn’t be a better community to raise … [Read more...]
Articles by Hannah Wingert
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Lanesboro City Council makes decision on Zenith Street paving project
The April 9 Lanesboro City Council meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. with the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. County Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt and appraiser Ron Vickre were present to review the appeal and equalization policies and procedures with the council. After the review, the meeting was opened up for questions from the council and local residents. An appeal … [Read more...]
Builder appreciates Harmony’s rebate program
Andy Bunge spoke at the April 10 Harmony City Council meeting to express his appreciation for the residential home construction rebate available in Harmony. “As a builder and a local developer, I just want to thank the City of Harmony and the EDA for their boldness in continuing the housing incentive,” he said. Bunge recently purchased a property in Harmony with the intent to … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central School Board discusses potential facility projects
The Fillmore Central School Board discussed a number of facility projects at their March 27 meeting. Superintendent Richard Keith presented the board with a list of recommended projects with preliminary pricing estimates. The district-wide projects for both the Preston and Harmony buildings included new classroom doors that would give the option of locking the classrooms from … [Read more...]
Lanesboro board discusses proposed updates to the school
Board member Steve Snyder gave the Facilities Committee report at the Lanesboro school board meeting on March 15. “Our number one focus is classroom and school safety,” he said. Presenting an aerial map of the school and surrounding areas, Snyder outlined the proposed improvements and additions to the school that the Facilities Committee has recommended. The architect from … [Read more...]
Harmony council grants permission for Joe Hahn to move ahead with project
Harmony resident Joe Hahn was present at the March 13 Harmony City Council meeting to obtain the council’s permission to begin the project to extend the city’s utility services to his homes on 5th Ave SE. He had first brought the matter to the council at the February meeting, informing the council that he planned to pay for the cost to install city utility services. The … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council makes decision on proposed Zenith Street paving project
The March 6 Lanesboro City Council meeting opened with a public hearing to discuss the potential paving of Zenith Street. At the February meeting, the council had proposed a motion to complete the project with 100% of the costs being assessed to the homeowners as it was their request that the gravel road be paved. “I want to address the council in favor of the request to … [Read more...]
Second grader from Fountain chosen as MDA ambassador
Weston Bernau from Fountain is a typical 7-year-old boy who loves playing with his extensive toy tractor collection, riding his horse, and ziplining at summer camp. He also happens to have Congenital Muscular Dystrophy and uses a green John Deere power wheelchair to get around. Weston was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy when he was a year old. The disease weakens the … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Facilities Committee makes plans for improvements
The Fillmore Central Facilities Committee met on February 22 to discuss various projects that should be addressed around the school buildings. Superintendent Richard Keith gave a brief report at the February 27 school board meeting, with plans to develop a list of projects with potential costs to be presented at the March meeting. A few of the projects discussed were the … [Read more...]
New Lanesboro board member takes oath of office
At the February 15 Lanesboro school board meeting, Steve Storhoff was officially seated as the newest school board member. He will fill Terri Scott’s vacated seat until her term is up. Superintendent Matt Schultz noted that February 19-23 is School Board Recognition Week. “On behalf of the district, I want to thank all of you,” he said to the board members. “Thank you for … [Read more...]
Harmony City Council, EDA, and Fillmore Central School Board attend their annual joint meeting
The Harmony City Council met with the Fillmore Central School Board and the Harmony EDA for their annual joint meeting on February 13 at 6:30 p.m. Each organization gave an update on their progress over the last year and discussed ways to work together. The school is interested in doing a land swap with the city which would allow them to put a new football field in where … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council agrees to hold public hearing for Zenith Street paving project
Brian Malm presented a feasibility study for the proposed Zenith Street paving project to the Lanesboro City Council at their February 5 meeting. The study was done because of a petition presented to the city by the homeowners who live on the gravel stretch of Zenith Street. The study gave two estimates for the project, one with 100% assessments to the homeowners and the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County solid waste administrator settling into his new job
“I wanted something more than a straight desk job,” Solid Waste Administrator Drew Hatzenbihler said. “I wanted to be active outside too.” He found what he was looking for in his position of Solid Waste Administrator at the Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center. Hatzenbihler began his new job at the center in the summer of 2017. At that time, the position was merged with … [Read more...]
Local families benefit from Grace Place in Rushford
It all started when Carla Burton felt a burden to help a young single mother with nowhere to go. She knew she had to do something for her and others like her, and so Grace Place was born. It began with a shelter in Winona over 25 years ago. The shelter has since been closed, but Grace Place lives on, providing mentoring, early childhood programs, and help to families across … [Read more...]
New member elected to Lanesboro School Board
School board member Terri Scott resigned from her position on the board due to moving out of the district. During a special meeting, Steve Storhoff was appointed to fill Scott’s seat until her term is up. He will begin serving on the school board in February. At their January 28 meeting, the Lanesboro School Board approved the 2018 board elections, appointments, etc. Dave … [Read more...]