On Labor Day weekend 2024, Fillmore Central graduate Grace Kennedy had closed up her hair salon and headed out with her family for a ride along the Mississippi. Her family was riding motorcycles; Grace was following them in a slingshot. At an intersection, Grace’s life took a sudden turn. A man was southbound and about to make a left turn. A drunk person slammed into that man … [Read more...]
Rushford Hears Change Proposal for Building Permitting
A great share of the September 22 Rushford City Council meeting was used for a presentation by Tom Wiener and Tanner Young of Construction Management Services (CMS) on proposed changes to the city’s building permit process. CMS is shifting away from hourly and mileage based fees to a lump sum percentage fee for building inspections. Building permits will have a scalable … [Read more...]
Looney Valley Lutheran Church Celebrates 150 Years
On Sunday, September 28, Looney Valley Lutheran Church will join together to celebrate a century and a half of its existence. Using a theme of “Yesterday we remember, today we celebrate, tomorrow we await,” the church will host a coffee hour at 9:15 a.m. followed by a special church service at 10 a.m., a noon meal of meatballs and turkey and a program at 1:30 p.m. Three of … [Read more...]
R-P Board Returns Solar Grant
The Rushford-Peterson School Board decided unanimously to return the Solar for Schools Grant to the state during their September 15 regular meeting. In the second round of exploring the possibility of the addition of solar panels to the school roof, R-P had already been awarded the grant. The problem with installing solar panels was that the option of placing the panels on the … [Read more...]
Houston Sets Goals for Superintendent
At their regular board meeting on September 4, the Houston School Board settled on four smart goals for Superintendent Mary Morem. After tabling the item at a previous meeting, the board ultimately decided on the following goals: To establish a Community Service and Industry Exploration Program that provides 100% of 9-12 grade students at least one volunteer or industry … [Read more...]
Peterson Sets Proposed Levy and Pay Rates
At the September 10 regular city council meeting, the Peterson City Council set the proposed levy for next year at $118, 122, a 6% increase over last year’s levy. City Clerk Chris Grindland pointed out that the levy can be later decreased, but it cannot be increased. “Our goal is to keep it at 6%. We are using 85% of tax capacity,” Grindland commented. With a median home … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Transportation and Activities Directors Report
Both Chad Wangen of the Transportation Department and Bret Klaehn of the Activities Department reported to the Lanesboro School Board at their regular September 10 meeting. Wangen informed the board that DOT had already visited the school on the first day of the year. The transportation fleet passed the inspection with only a brake light out on one bus. A new bus will be … [Read more...]
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home (GSLH) in Rushford celebrated its 60th Anniversary on August 27, 2025. Scrapbooks and pictures containing the history of the home were on display. Guests enjoyed cupcakes, sandwiches, chips and lemonade as well as musical entertainment by Chad Cagle of Winona. Many former employees and families of residents attended to reminisce. The nursing home … [Read more...]
Go Green Kicks Off Plant Scavenger Hunt
Are you and your kids looking for a fun way to get out and enjoy nature this fall? The Go Green Club from Rushford-Peterson Middle School/High School, Mannix Darr, who is working toward his Eagle Scout rank, and the city of Rushford have worked to create a plant scavenger hunt using the trails at Magelssen Bluff Park in Rushford. The plant identification scavenger hunt will be … [Read more...]
Bethany Evangelical Free Church Celebrates 120 Years
Bethany Evangelical Free Church located at 301 S. Ellsworth St. in Houston, Minn., will be celebrating its 120th anniversary as an organized church on September 13 and 14. The two day celebration titled “Faith, Hope, and Love: Celebrating God’s Goodness over 120 Years” will consist of a “history day” on Saturday with a pancake/sausage brunch, fellowship, and an address by EFCA … [Read more...]