AURORA, CO - Sheriff Tom Kaase of the Fillmore County Sheriff s Office completed participation in the 111th session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) held in Aurora, Colo., September 19-23, 2016. The NSI is the only national executive development program designed for sheriffs. This no-cost program is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and the … [Read more...]
2017 community banker elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board
Local leader helps deliver community banking voice to nation’s capital WASHINGTON D.C. — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced that local community banker Dan Christianson, CEO of the $120 million F & M Community Bank based in Preston, Minn., was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “I am … [Read more...]
AcenTek donates to Veteran’s Memorial Park, Rushford
RUSHFORD - On Thursday, September 29 the AcenTek Foundation presented Veteran’s Memorial Park in Rushford with a $2,500 donation to be used for concrete expenses. The AcenTek Foundation is proud to support this important community project. The concept and design of Veteran’s Memorial park was inspired by Maynard LaFleur, who felt strongly that the Rushford area needed an … [Read more...]
Farmers Co-op Elevator in Houston earns impressive HACCP certification
In recent years, sweeping food safety reform has led to monumental changes in the food system, including how livestock feeds are manufactured. In 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA) was put into law. This mandated science-based preventative controls across the food supply chain for all food and feed facilities by the Food and Drug Administration. The biggest reform … [Read more...]
The flavor of Italy comes to Rushford Peterson Valley
The charm and warmth of Italian essence resonates with us through its mouthwatering cuisine. Brimming with taste, color, life, and freshness, it’s a favorite among Americans. Finding authentic, Italian cuisine can be a challenge, with limited access in greater Minnesota regions like Fillmore County. This month, that changes as Rushford welcomes a new restaurant, Il … [Read more...]
Linda Horihan Agency now Horihan Insurance
Linda Horihan Agency is pleased to announce that they are in the process of updating their name to Horihan Insurance. The change includes a new blue and orange logo to represent the agency’s four locations in Rushford, Rochester, Winona, and Lewiston. The Winona branch office has also recently moved from sharing space with Lyle’s Flooring America in Minnesota City to its own … [Read more...]
Boutique on Main ribbon cutting
Harmony business Boutique on Main hosted an open house with ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 17 during Harmony’s Taste of the Trail event. The boutique will be celebrating one year in business this October. Boutique on Main, located at 38 Main Ave N. in Harmony, offers an eclectic selection of vintage items, handmade jewelry, accessories, home décor, goat soaps, … [Read more...]
New owners for Harmony Gardens and Floral
Andrew and Lisa Kingsley have always had a love of gardening, and now they’ve turned that love into a career. The Kingsleys had been considering the possibility of buying the Harmony Greenhouse from Paula MacKenberg for some time now, but when she announced that she had found a home in Montana and would be moving there, they knew it was time to move forward with the … [Read more...]
F & M Community Bank meets with Rep. Tim Walz
Representatives of F & M Community Bank recently met with U. S. Representative Tim Walz at the bank’s office in Rochester. Dan Christianson, CEO; Charles Aug, President; Jim Oeltjenbruns, Senior Vice President; and Mike Tuohy, Board Member, met with Congressman Walz to discuss various community banking concerns. “Congressman Walz was very cordial and interested in hearing … [Read more...]
Exploring the origins of Labor Day
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summertime fun and a day when thousands of people gather across the country for their final big barbecue blowouts. Labor Day has evolved into a holiday about relaxing with friends and family, and that has led to its origins getting somewhat lost in the celebratory shuffle. Created by the labor movement in the late 19th century, Labor Day … [Read more...]