Board member Steve Snyder gave an update on the Finance and Facilities Long Term Planning Committee at the November 16 Lanesboro School Board meeting. The committee has been working to fulfill its mission, which is to empower students and offer them a quality education. “We have a fund balance so we can make some smart, proactive decisions,” Snyder said. He added that the … [Read more...]
Articles by Hannah Wingert
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hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Harmony assessment hearing well attended
A public hearing was held at the November 14 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss the 2017 street and utility project assessments. City Engineer Brett Grabau reviewed the project with the council and residents attending the meeting. In 2016, each street along with the water mains and sewers in the city of Harmony was given a rating from 1-10 with 1 being a gravel road and … [Read more...]
New veterans memorial honors veterans in Fountain
“I think practically every town around here has a memorial, and I thought Fountain should have one too,” Fountain resident and military veteran Larry Hunt remarked. When Hunt first came up with the idea of constructing a veterans memorial in Fountain, he approached the city council about it. They agreed that the city should have one to recognize and honor military … [Read more...]
WIT Boyz expands business in Chatfield
Chris Musty and Luke Thieke opened WIT Boyz in 2010, a heavy equipment and semi service/sales company. Their business has flourished over the last seven years as they’ve served the local farming and trucking community. In addition to servicing semis, farm equipment, trailers, etc, WIT Boyz, a fully staffed, full-service mechanic shop, also offers DOT inspections and has … [Read more...]
Hyland Motor Company plans to continue with fourth generation
“We have a great customer base,” Mike Hyland remarked, “Our customers are like family.” Mike runs Hyland Motor Company. between Spring Valley and Wykoff on Highway 16 with his parents, Duane and Annette Hyland. Hyland Motor Company was started in 1945 by Duane’s father, Arnold Hyland, as a repair shop and has grown and flourished since then. Duane took over for his father … [Read more...]
“Hooked on Preston” mural dedicated with ribbon cutting
It’s been a project two years in the making, and it’s finally done. Almost exactly two years after the Preston Area Arts Council first approved the idea of a community mural, on October 18 at 2 pm, it was dedicated to the community of Preston with a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting. Before the ceremony began, Arts Council member Father Francis Galles conducted a … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central plans to update stage gym before December concert
Nearly 100 Fillmore Central students are currently participating in choir, which is an encouraging number, but also means that the district needs to increase the number of risers that the members of the choir stands on during their concerts. The existing riser has three steps and is not big enough. A representative from Wenger, the company the risers were originally purchased … [Read more...]
Fit Express and Active PT partner in Preston
“The partnership increases business for both companies,” Fit Express owner Linda Mathison said. “If someone comes in that I’m not comfortable helping, I can refer them to Active PT and vice versa.” In the beginning of October, Fit Express and Active PT moved into the same building to operate side by side. Mathison knew that she wanted to expand Fit Express in Preston and so … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school library gets an overhaul
Parent volunteer Stacy Schultz spoke to the Lanesboro school board at their October 17 meeting about the ongoing book drive. So far, over 900 books have been donated to the school library, most of which came from members of the community. Three boxes were donated from Half Price Books in Apple Valley. Other books were donated by the Minnesota Authors and Illustrators … [Read more...]
Harmony resident expresses concern about city’s agreement with law enforcement
Harmony resident Julie Lau addressed the city council at their October 10 meeting during the public forum portion of the meeting. She asked who was in charge of enforcing the city ordinances and was told by Mayor Steve Donney that the local police would be the ones to call if she sees an ordinance not being followed. Lau said that she had read the agreement that the City of … [Read more...]