Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tyler Jacob Deyo, 26, Austin, Minn.; 10/19/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Rodney Dean Gregerson, 73, Harmony, Minn.; 12/9/2019, Parking Ordinance, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Tina Marie Gulbranson, 42, Canton, Minn.; 12/9/2019, Parking Ordinance, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Rodney Arvid Jergenson, 57, … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board welcomes new member
The following board members were present at the January 8, 2020, meeting: Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson and Community Education Director LuAnn Kleven. Krista O’Connor, business manager; Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; and Student … [Read more...]
Critical need for blood and platelet donors after the holidays
The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood and platelet donors of all blood types – especially type O – to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood. To help tackle the critical need, the Red Cross and NFL are working together to offer … [Read more...]
Peterson continues to hear vehicle compliance woes
The City of Peterson enacted an ordinance regulating public vehicle nuisances in January 2019 after months of extensive discussion and formally approving the ordinance in November 2018. Despite notification to citizens, the city continues to hear from residents regarding the fines. Per ordinance, inoperable vehicles unless properly licensed or registered. In regards to nuisance … [Read more...]
Minnesota Report Card: Small schools score higher
Apparently, quality trumps quantity when comparing metrics from public education systems between small schools in Fillmore County and Rochester Public Schools. According to data available via the Minnesota Department of Education, with schools reporting results on behalf of 792,174 students statewide, most smaller school districts in Southeast Minnesota are performing better … [Read more...]
SLAM Open House at Chatfield High School
SLAM (Students Learning Advanced Manufacturing) held an open house in the STEM shop at Chatfield High School on December 18, 2019. According to Calvin Clemons, MSCS (Minnesota State College Southeast) Director of Trade and Technology, this Open Hour is “an opportunity to meet the inspired teachers, administrators and manufacturers who are creating a vibrant partnership to bring … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central board approves levy
A Truth in Taxation hearing was held at the December 19 Fillmore Central school board meeting. The board reviewed the 2019 payable 2020 levy request and the current budget. The proposed levy came to a total of $1,453,179.43 which is a -12.90% difference from last year’s. The levy was approved. Dean of Students Chris Mensink reported that the matinee and evening K-6 holiday … [Read more...]
Lanesboro receives clean audit; preps for project work
The Lanesboro School Board receivaed favorable news from auditor Jason Boyton, Smith, Shafer & Associates, at the Thursday, December 19 meeting. The district has continued several positive financial strides forward, despite its small size and an in-progress building project. Only one area of concern was noted in the audit. The district has also seen a positive increase … [Read more...]
R-P approves early retirement incentive
The Rushford-Peterson School District has considered making their early retirement incentive program a policy item. However, following discussion at the Monday, December 16 school board meeting, it was determined to be more effective practice to keep the program a limited offering. Designed as a cost-savings measure for the district, the program currently allows teachers … [Read more...]
College News
Fall 2019 Graduation List •Minnesota State University Mankato: Zachary Eggers, Chatfield, BS, Construction Management; Megan Kiehne, Lanesboro, MS, Rehabilitation Counseling; Quinton Sand, Mabel, BS, RN Baccalaureate Completion, Cum Laude; Logan Back, Ostrander, BS, Construction Management, Cum Laude; Lisa Boyum, Peterson, MS, Elementary Education; Josiah Nelson, … [Read more...]