On November 18, Foremost Farm’s Preston facility was purchased equally by Diversified Ingredients and Johnson Farms. These companies are headquartered respectively out of Ballwin, Mo., and Lime Springs, Iowa. Preston Protein Products has two executive managers, Matt Collins from Diversified Ingredients and Mike Johnson from Johnson Farms. The facility in Preston is now named … [Read more...]
Gabby Kinneberg takes over as new Preston EDA director
When Gabby Kinneberg started her new job as the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Director just over three years ago, she never expected it to take her where she is today. On December 14, she added EDA Director to her existing titles. For the rest of December, she will spend time training with Cathy Enerson, the outgoing EDA director. Enerson, who has worked with the … [Read more...]
Chatfield Alliance seeks to fill gap in promotion, information exchange
Sara Sturgis laughs as she describes the new Chatfield Alliance as a “yodeling cowboy.” Sturgis, who is currently serving as the interim Alliance coordinator, explains that The Alliance serves as that cowboy, lassoing the cows to keep the herd together, helping the herd by providing everything it needs and then standing on top of the hill and shouting that Chatfield has the … [Read more...]
The Red Kettles are out
Rescue Christmas is the Salvation Army’s mantra this year. You can help the Salvation Army help those in need by dropping your change in the Red Kettles or using the virtual Red Kettle. As a result of the pandemic, the Salvation Army could expect to see a 50% drop in Red Kettle donations, while at the same time seeing a 155% increase in the number of people requesting … [Read more...]
The Cords family — a year later
A year ago the Jared and Erin Cords family experienced a devastating fire in which they lost their home as well as all other material things. All of the family members were able to escape the fire thanks to Erin waking Jared and Jared’s quick action to rescue his girls. The girls suffered the most serious injuries. This past year brought many changes and challenges to their … [Read more...]
Preston adds car charging capabilities
Need your electric car charged? You soon will be able to charge it in three locations in Preston. According to Joe Hoffman, city administrator, the city has joined an effort to build a statewide charging network. At this point, a level two charger is available for use at the Trail Head parking lot and a DC fast charger has been installed but is awaiting a few parts before it is … [Read more...]
Christmas in Fillmore County is coming!
The yearly Christmas in Fillmore County sponsored by the Rural Concerns Task Force will indeed go on this year. While the pandemic has made it necessary to make some changes in the format, the generous people of Fillmore County will still be able to help their neighbors. The Rural Concerns Task Force was formed by Sheila Craig of Fillmore County Extension Services, Sharon … [Read more...]
First brewery in Lanesboro in 100 years now open
A new business venture means more opportunities for fun and relaxation in Lanesboro, Minn., as Sylvan Brewing has opened its doors. Opening the business not only fulfills a dream Andy and Karen Heimdahl have had, but also gives local residents and tourists an additional option for making memories with friends and family. “We were kind of looking for a lifestyle change where … [Read more...]
The Sweet Stop and Sandwich Shoppe reopens with improvements
Everyone knows that renovations of any kind can be stressful. So what better time to do them than during 2020, a year marked by intense stress for just about everyone? When Mike and Brenda Eickhoff temporarily closed the The Sweet Stop and Sandwich Shoppe in Preston on July 26, they saw an opportunity to finally get some renovations done that had been on their list for a while. … [Read more...]
MN Guardsman Brandi Mayer surprised by Fillmore Central students after returning home from deployment
Fillmore Central Public Schools middle and high school students, fellow teachers, and administration surprised Spanish teacher Brandi Mayer with a warm welcome on Friday, October 30, after a 12 ½ month deployment with the Minnesota Army National Guard. Mayer started teaching at Fillmore Central in June 2016 and will begin her fifth year as the school’s Spanish teacher on … [Read more...]