The Chatfield City Council, at their May 14 meeting, approved a purchase agreement for the sale of EDA owned real estate to Golden Warriors, LLC for the future redevelopment of the property for a Dollar General store. Chris Giesen, EDA coordinator, explained the sale is contingent on the production of a development agreement within 180 days of the purchase agreement. The EDA … [Read more...]
Seed First, LLC to bring ag business back to downtown Fountain
Come late summer, downtown Fountain will have a new store adorning it’s Main Street. Father and son, Paul and Corey Hamann have plans for a new home for their agricultural business, formerly Hamann Seed, and the two are thinking outside the box on how it’s going to happen. After looking at a number of available locations, the two purchased the site January 15. It was … [Read more...]
Make your own movie at JEM Theatre’s Movie Camp
Lights! Camera! Action! It may not be Hollywood but the JEM Theatre in Harmony, Minn., is offering a Movie Camp for those intrigued with the opportunity to someday reach Hollywood and see themselves or their names on the big screen whether they are interested in creating films or acting in movies. “For anyone who has any desire at all for broadcasting, filmmaking, acting … [Read more...]
Minnesota Energy Resources offering grants to assist first responders in meeting safety needs
Minnesota Energy Resources works tirelessly to safely serve its customers and communities each day. To assist those who also strive to uphold public safety, Minnesota Energy Resources and its charitable giving organization, the Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation, are offering grants of up to $2,000 to emergency response agencies in the energy company’s service area. … [Read more...]
Local shop preserving time through collection and restoration
A surprising little shop, tucked in amid the businesses on Lanesboro’s Coffee Street, is Lanesboro Clockworks. The shop is bringing visitors a bit of history, a whole lot of appreciation, and the ability to bring new life to those family heirloom clocks and watches. Collector Richard Goodin will be the first to tell you he likes to chat. The Anoka native has a 40-year … [Read more...]
Plan a visit to Sweet 16 Farm
Sweet 16 Farm is so much more than a farm; it’s a destination. It’s an experience all its own; it’s the adventure you make it. It’s blue skies, sunshine and flowers rolled into a working, sustainable farm that has more to discover. Sarah Mann and Daniel Drazkowski are partners in life and partners in creating Sweet 16 Farm. Mann grew up in the St. Paul, Minn., area and … [Read more...]
Drury’s Furniture outfitting outdoor spaces
The push for livable outdoor spaces might be a product of an HGTV-enlighted audience, but the concept isn’t new, particularly in this region. Drury’s Furniture, a Fountain-based store now in it’s 93rd year of business, is capturing the momentum, offering an array of options for those wanting to enhance all of their living spaces. “I think people in our area have been waiting … [Read more...]
Get dynamite service from TNT Lawn & Snow Services
Living in the great state of Minnesota, we certainly get some diverse weather. Fortunately for the southeastern part of the state, no matter what the season TNT Lawn & Snow Services of Fountain, Minn., is available and has a variety of services to suit your needs. Ted Reinhardt, owner and operator of TNT Lawn & Snow Services, states the business was started in 1999 … [Read more...]
New DMV system is “driving” Minnesotans crazy
The new MNLARS (Minnesota Licensing and Registration System) has been riddled with problems, despite nearly 10 years of preparation and $100 million in expenses. Many deputy registrars have had difficulty processing applications and Minnesotans have been unable to obtain car titles and tabs in a timely manner. According to Kurt Reicks, Deputy Registrar for the DMV in Fillmore … [Read more...]
Hyland schools competition
“It’s not your average ride on the bus,” says Mike Hyland, who has been involved in school bus racing since 2014. Deer Creek Speedway near Spring Valley, Minn., began holding school bus races in 2012 and with overwhelming interest from fans, the event became an annual tradition and a friendly competition between local schools. The first year of the school bus races … [Read more...]