During “Genius Hour” at Chatfield Public Schools, students come up with a project that helps others, helps the world, and helps themselves. Four boys from the Chatfield sixth grade class came up with the idea to do a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that happened on March 16, 2019. It was a fundraiser for the families of Meela Hoover and Gabby Brown, who have been diagnosed with … [Read more...]
13th annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction will be held Monday, March 11
The 13th annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019, at the Fountain Community Center starting with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and a dinner at 6:30pm. This annual event is a great opportunity for PACF donors in the greater Preston and Fountain areas to hear about the impact their contributions are making to improve the … [Read more...]
Special activities at the 2019 International Festival of Owls
The International Festival of Owls is now in its 17th year. Many events have become annual staples, like the live owl programs, international owl art contest, photography contest, pellet dissection, nest box building, owl prowls, banquet, World Owl Hall of Fame awards, and Sunday birding trip. But this year we’ll have several very special activities, including some free, during … [Read more...]
Rural Houston County student media stories to premiere February 9
How many high school students can say this: “This project showed me how much our community members support one another in their businesses and their everyday ventures.” Or, this: “I learned many things about the transportation aspect of life before I came to live here.” Two Houston County students embarked on an ambitious project in 2018 to research how the local work history … [Read more...]
Decoding the Driftless to be shown in Rushford
The “Decoding the Driftless” film will be shown on the big screen at Rushford-Peterson Schools’ Auditorium on February 9 at 4 p.m., beginning with an introduction from one of the film producers, George Howe. Go on a wild ride of adventure above, on, and below the amazing Driftless Region through this film of exploration, released fall 2018. Local Emmy Award-winning filmmakers … [Read more...]
Distinguished U of M professors to speak at Dinner on the Bluff
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is proud to announce its lineup for their 2019 Dinner on the Bluff speaker’s series, now in its 15th year. University of Minnesota professors, Dr. Mark Seeley, Emeritus Professor of Climatology, and Dr. Marla Spivak, Professor in Entomology, will headline this coming year’s events. Dr. Mark Seely will speak on The Future of Farming … [Read more...]
Soaring to the highest rank
Merrill Schroeder of Rushford became a part of an elite group that very few people ever earn their place to join. Merrill became an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Only 4% of all Scouts are granted this rank, which takes years to fulfill. “I’ve been a part of Troop 53 in Rushford since fifth grade,” … [Read more...]
$4.8 million in historical and cultural heritage large grants awarded to organizations statewide
The Minnesota Historical Society is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 42 historical and cultural heritage large grants ($10,001 and up) in 27 counties, totaling $4,849,057 in FY2019. The grants, awarded once each fiscal year, are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. “Every year we see so many exciting … [Read more...]
Announcing call for entries for Exhibition Gallery shows in 2021 at Lanesboro Arts
Announcing a call for entries for artwork to exhibit in solo or two-person shows in the Exhibition Gallery at Lanesboro Arts in 2021. Available exhibits in 2021 are approximately eight weeks in length and artists working in all visual arts mediums are encouraged to apply. The Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery seeks artworks that enrich both artist and community by initiating … [Read more...]
Movie showing of Decoding the Driftless to be held in Harmony
The recently released documentary movie, Decoding the Driftless will be shown at the Jem Theatre in Harmony, Minn., the first weekend in January. Showings will be Saturday, January 5 at 11 a.m., Sunday, January 6 at 1:30 p.m., and Monday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m. The showing on Saturday, January 5 will include a visit from writer and producer George Howe, who will be available … [Read more...]