Fillmore County Journal

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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards 14 grants for child care start-up and expansion projects

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OWATONNA, MN, August 27, 2019 — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, has awarded 14 grants in the amount of $60,722 to child care centers and family child care for “shovel ready” start-up and expansion projects. Four grants were awarded for the expansion of current child care facilities in … [Read more...]

Attention residents of Harmony!

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Would you like to become active and serve on a new exciting committee to research and fundraise for a splash pad in one of Harmony’s Parks? If so, the first kick off meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Greenfield Lutheran Church.  Questions?  Call Sandy at (507) 438-6110. … [Read more...]

Monster Bash top overall haunted attraction again!

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Monster Bash Inc. is immensely excited to announce the Monster Bash Haunted House has been voted Top Overall Attraction for the second year in a row on MinnesotaHauntedHouses.com. This news comes as we are in the process of getting this year’s haunted house ready and set to scare.  We couldn’t be more excited and know none of this would be possible without YOU!!! YOU, the … [Read more...]

August 28 SWCD prairie walk will highlight native seed collection

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The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is sponsoring a native prairie walk on Wednesday, August 28 at the Tim and Susan Gossman farm, 31294 Ninebark Road, Chatfield, Minn. 55923.  The walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. with information about how to collect native plant seed.  The event is open to the public, and no pre-registration is required.The walk will last … [Read more...]

Trout City Brewing to be a destination brewpub

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Prepare your palate, as there is a new business opening in Preston, Minn., that will tempt your taste buds and quench your thirst while providing a comfortable and casual brewpub atmosphere in a building rich with history. Trout City Brewing, owned and operated by Andy and Anita Bisek, is a new venture for the couple as they have spent years purchasing and renovating houses … [Read more...]

The origin and spread of Chronic Wasting Disease Brunch on the Bluff features U of M researcher Dr. Peter Larsen

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Dr. Peter Larsen, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Minnesota, will be the featured speaker at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s Brunch on the Bluff event on Sunday, September 8.  Dr. Larsen’s talk: Chronic Wasting Disease of Deer: Historical perspectives, Current Research, and Future Directions will detail … [Read more...]

Canton Post Office to issue special pictorial postmark August 17

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On August 16, 17, and 18, Canton, Minn., will kick off its 140th Canton Day Off Event. Among the highlights will be a Special Pictorial Postmark marking the event. USPS Clerk Vickie Olson will emcee the pictorial cancelation ceremony. Canton American Legion Member Donald “Butch” Helgeson will speak on behalf of the Canton community.  Canton Postmaster Penne Steinhorst … [Read more...]

Isle of Dreams Event Center a great local option

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When you are in search of a venue for your next large event you need look no further than the Isle of Dreams Event Center near Spring Valley, Minn., to meet your expectations. “This has been a dream of mine for a long time,” says owner Linnea Weiser.  She always wanted to do something in the event center business, where she could offer a top notch location and a warm and … [Read more...]