“Inspired people inspire people,” stated Jason Sethre, Publisher of the Fillmore County Journal, before he announced Rushford-Peterson School’s Mary Hoiland as Fillmore County Teacher of the Year for 2017. “Mrs. Hoiland has served our district faithfully for 42 years,” stated Superintendent Chuck Ehler, and he is very appreciative of her and her talents. In this inaugural … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central students study World War II and Japanese culture
By Julie Little How many of these words inspire pictures in your mind: Samurai, Sudoku, Origami, Bonsai, Sushi, Koi, Manga, Karate, Kimono, Ninja, Pokemon, Nintendo, Haiku…? Here in southeast Minnesota we aren’t exposed to a lot of Asian culture, and yet it is still very much a part of our awareness. Fillmore Central’s fourth grade students have recently added “Onigiri,” … [Read more...]
State gains 5,300 jobs in March
Private sector surpasses 2.5 million jobs for the first time in state history - statewide unemployment rates drops to 3.8%. ST. PAUL – Minnesota employers added 5,300 jobs in March, according to seasonally adjusted figures announced today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). With these gains, Minnesota’s private sector has 2,504,400 jobs, … [Read more...]
Merlin and Lila Jameson Scholarship announced
The Foundation for Rushford-Peterson Schools is happy to announce the establishment of the Merlin and Lila Jameson Scholarship. The Jameson family (Scott, Mark, Craig, and Lance) wishes to embrace their parents’ lifelong philosophy of always giving back to their school and community. Establishing a scholarship in their memory is a tribute to Merlin and Lila’s lifelong mission … [Read more...]
Extension offers one-to-one services for financially distressed farmers
University of Minnesota Extension will begin offering one-to-one financial counseling to farmers in serious financial stress. “We know that due to a variety of factors, including on-going low prices, some farmers find themselves facing difficult circumstances,” said Bev Durgan, Extension dean. “With our new program, Extension offers distressed farmers help in understanding … [Read more...]
Lanesboro area residents complete Blandin Community Leadership Program retreat
GRAND RAPIDS, MN, March 24, 2017 — Twenty-four residents of the Lanesboro area returned March 17 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has … [Read more...]
Storm spotter training in Rushford
The National Weather Service (NWS) will be holding a SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Training in Rushford, Minn., on Wednesday, April 19. The training will be held at MiEnergy Cooperative (previously Tri-County Electric), 31110 Cooperative Way, starting at 6:30 p.m. The class will last around two hours and includes a multimedia presentation. Training is intended for storm … [Read more...]
Houston School Board crafts four-focus plan for future success
The Houston Public School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Krin Abraham and Board members Norlien, Bonner, Stillin, Krage and Wilson. Following the call to order and the pledge, the agenda was approved and the board opened to public comment. Seeing none, the board moved on to … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton junior class changes up their 5K fundraiser
High school industrial technology teacher Paul Tollefsrud addressed the Mabel-Canton School Board at their March 21 meeting on behalf next year’s junior class. The juniors typically hold a 5K fundraiser in the fall, but they would like to switch to having it in the spring instead. “It’s been a good fundraiser for the junior class over the last four years,” Tollefsrud said. … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Kindergarten Round-up meeting and visitation Monday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
The Fillmore Central Elementary School will have its annual Kindergarten Round-up Information Meeting for parents and visitation for students on Monday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Gym. Please use elementary entrance. Fillmore Central School is all day everyday kindergarten. Parents whose children will be attending kindergarten during the 2017-18 school year are … [Read more...]