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...]
Articles by Hannah Wingert
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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...]
Fillmore Central board appointments set for 2018
At their January 22 meeting, the Fillmore Central School Board approved the official appointments, assignments, and designations for 2018. Ross Kiehne was appointed as chairperson, Craig Britton as vice-chairperson, Deb Ristau as clerk, Jim Love as vice-clerk, and Sue Sikkink as treasurer. There were no changes made to the annual board salaries and they remained at $1,440 … [Read more...]
Lanesboro couple celebrates 50 years together
“It was probably the best day of my life,” Diane Haight said, smiling. Her husband, Dick agreed that it was his best day as well. They don’t remember the exact date that it happened, but the Haights know that the best day of their lives was the day they met each other. Dick was working at Miller Hospital, now named United Children’s Hospital, as a pharmacist and Diane was a … [Read more...]