The Rushford-Peterson School Board approved the handbooks for both the MSHS and the elementary school at their regular monthly meeting August 17. The board had tabled the handbooks last month pending further research with parents. MSHS Principal Brent Olson reported to the board that he had sent out 290 surveys and received many replies. Parents of middle school students … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Referendum Informational Meeting August 26
At their regular board meeting August 12, the Lanesboro School Board announced they will be holding an informational meeting August 26 about the upcoming operational referendum. The meeting will be in the Forum beginning at 7 p.m. A link called Operating Referendum has been added to the school’s webpage. On that link residents can find information on state and school … [Read more...]
Houston Trip to London and Paris Approved
At the Houston School Board’s regular meeting on August 6, the board heard a presentation by Ms. Kristen Rohloff, an English teacher at MNVA. Rohloff requested permission to offer an eight-day trip to London and Paris in 2028. Rohloff had been a chaperone on the recent Scotland/Ireland trip and had been impressed by EF Tours. “They were very seamless; they had back up plans … [Read more...]
Wallace’s Last Meeting as Houston Mayor
At their August 10 regular meeting, the Houston City Council decided on a plan for replacing resigning Mayor Scott Wallace. City Administrator Michelle Quinn reminded the council they had “wide latitude” in appointing a new mayor to serve the remainder of Wallace’s term. Wallace noted, “Being punctual is very important!” The council chuckled at that – Wallace was well known … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Considers Day at the Capitol
At the regular Lanesboro City Council meeting August 3, Mayor Alicia Pearson presented the possibility of an official Lanesboro Day at the Capitol to represent the city of Lanesboro and discuss issues with state legislators. Mindy Albrecht-Benson, Kathryn Wade, Joe Cullen, Chase Bakke, City Attorney Joe O’Koren, City Administrator Mitchell Walbridge and Deputy Clerk Darla … [Read more...]
Harmony Considers Data Center Ordinance
In a joint planning session on August 5 the Harmony City Council, the Harmony EDA and the Harmony Planning and Zoning came together to review a draft data center ordinance for the city. Mayor Steve Donney opened the meeting and explained that there would be no public comment; the public was encouraged to submit written comments following the meeting. City Attorney Greg … [Read more...]
Linda Marzolf’s Many Years of Community Service
Linda Marzolf’s name is well known by people throughout Fillmore County. The 85-year-old has served on a multitude of committees and organizations to make life better for all. In the 1960s, Linda was one of the incorporators of the Carimona Township Community Chest along with Marge Wissing and June Maust. Before the group was organized, charitable funds were collected from … [Read more...]
Cell Phone and Backpack Policies May Change at R-P
At their July 20 regular meeting, the Rushford-Peterson School Board did a first reading of the proposed MSHS Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year. This proposed handbook presented some changes to the middle school policies regarding backpacks and cell phones. Middle school students would be required to leave their phones and backpacks in their lockers from the first bell … [Read more...]
Fountain’s Sugar Creek Vineyard and Meadery
Brothers Kevin and Bryan Logue first opened Sugar Creek Vineyard and Meadery to the public in 2021 in rural Fountain. With the COVID pandemic ongoing, they opened an outside area to accommodate visitors for the first few years. In 2023, in a perfectly timed move, they added an indoor tasting room. Providing an indoor spot proved to be great when smoke from wildfires moved into … [Read more...]
Steuart’s Natural Health Began With Teat Heal
In May 1982, Gary Steuart started making a single product in an apartment in Owatonna. The product? Teat Heal. Steuart had a friend who was an inventor who came up with the formula. Teat Heal was intended to be used on cows with sore teats. A dairy farmer decided to try it on his own badly cracked heels. Word spread that the formula worked well on people as well; soon orders … [Read more...]