Leigh and Kayla Volkman owned and operated L&L Volkman Auto Body Repair in Rushford for four and a half years before an opportunity came up that they couldn’t turn down. They had been discussing the possibility of moving their business to a better location for some time and were thinking about building, but when they heard that a place was for sale in Rushford, their plans … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Ambulance Service in dire need of volunteers
At the December 2 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Ambulance Director Deane Benson asked the council for permission to hold a town meeting in February or March of 2020. If the ambulance service does not get more volunteers to help staff it, there is a danger of losing its Advanced Life Support license. If that happens, the ambulance staff would only be able to perform triage, … [Read more...]
Merchants Bank presents the 24th annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights
Merchants Bank in Rushford is proud to present the 24th Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. on December 14. Rushford and area residents are invited for a night of family fun, beginning with a Parade of Lights, followed by visits with Santa, cookies, hot chocolate and cider at the Rushford Fire Hall. Monetary and food donations are encouraged to the … [Read more...]
PFA awards funding for four Minnesota cities Over $9.5 million will go to water infrastructure projects
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority today announced more than $9.5 million in awards for four Minnesota cities. Clear Lake, Frazee, Montrose and Waverly will all receive funding for water infrastructure projects. “Clean water is essential to the health of families, the growth of communities and the expansion of business in our state,” said Minnesota Governor … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre named Top-Rated Nonprofit
LANESBORO, MN—The Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro, Minn., is pleased to announce that the organization has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Commonweal is Southeast Minnesota’s only year-round professional, live theatre company and is currently celebrating its 31st year … [Read more...]
MiBroadband launches service to Fountain, Peterson and Spring Valley New local option for high-speed internet for homes, farms and businesses
Just over a year ago Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company, MiEnergy Cooperative and Spring Grove Communications revealed they were in the early stages of making high-speed internet a reality for underserved rural areas via fixed wireless broadband. Today they are pleased to announce the launch of MiBroadband in areas of Fountain, Peterson and Spring Valley. Fixed wireless … [Read more...]
Two Greater Minnesota cities awarded infrastructure grants Funding will support infrastructure improvements in Bagley and Fairmont
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded $645,925 in grants to infrastructure projects in Greater Minnesota. The funding awarded from DEED’s Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program (BDPI) will go to projects in Bagley and Fairmont. “Keeping Minnesota’s water clean for future generations is a … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for child care start-up and expansion projects
OWATONNA, MN, December 3, 2019 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is currently accepting applications to support child care start-up and expansion projects. Child care centers and family child care programs in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible to apply. Requests of up to … [Read more...]
Flag donated to Park Lane Estates
Preston VFW Auxiliary recently donated a flag to Park Lane Estates. Pictured, left to right: Mary Munns, Lois Peterson, President DD Himli, Treasurer Roxie Knies, and Catherine Bakke. … [Read more...]
County to move forward with jail needs study
At the November 26 County Board meeting, the future of the county jail was again discussed. A contract with Tom Weber, independent contractor, to assist with a jail needs study was approved. The contract with the consultant/facilitator will run from December 1, 2019, to November 30, 2020. Sheriff John DeGeorge said we need someone during the needs study to ask the right … [Read more...]