“Glad to be here” seemed to resonate with the crowd at the 13th annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner and auction on the evening of March 11, 2019. The event has historically been held at the Branding Iron Supper Club in Preston, Minn., but due to the restaurant being closed, the PACF board of directors opted to host the event at the community center in Fountain, … [Read more...]
Rushford hires new patrol officer
At the Monday, March 11 meeting, the Rushford Council unanimously approved the hire of Kaylee Inglett for a full-time patrol officer position. Mayor Chris Hallum noted that Inglett proved her worth during interview discussions with Labor Management, as well as himself and Councilor Terri Benson. “This goes to the City of Rushford maintaining a strong police force for our … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council meets new LACC Director
The new director of the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Andrzej Zalasinski, attended the March 2019 Whalan City Council meeting to introduce himself to the council and to address any questions from the council as the towns of Lanesboro and Whalan work closely together on a number of issues. Present at the March 11 council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin and Council … [Read more...]
Boys Quarterfinal Play-Offs
Section 1A quarterfinal boys basketball games followed two entirely different trends on the two nights they occurred. Games on Monday were blow-outs, near from the start. Games on Tuesdays were hotly contested affairs that went right down to the wire. Monday Mismatches To start the work week, guys teams trekked to Rochester for their first neutral court play-off games. … [Read more...]
Snow days and eLearning in Fillmore County schools
This is the kind of winter we’ll brag about surviving – a winter where a kid’s wish for an unexpected day of freedom from the school routine becomes reality… again and again. But snow days don’t necessarily mean a day off like they used to. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently authorized the use of up to five eLearning days that count as official student contact … [Read more...]
Local woman testifies before State Transportation Committee
Bailey Ruen, a native of Lanesboro, Minn., and current student at the University of Minnesota, is a pinnacle example of a strong advocate for the agriculture industry. She not only brings her passion to the table, but also a great deal of experience and knowledge. On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, Ruen testified in front of the Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee along … [Read more...]
Three Place at State Wrestling
Three walked away having had successful experiences. They made the medal stand. One walked away disappointed. He couldn’t replicate a previous podium ascension. A fifth walks away wishing he had another chance. Five county-program wrestlers took on the State Individual Tournament. Chatfield’s Cael Bartels, LARP cousins Ross and Noah Herber, highlighted the action. … [Read more...]
Thompson set to be new R-P superintendent
“The beginning of any school year is exciting,” states Jon Thompson, who has a tentative agreement with the Rushford-Peterson School Board to take over as the school Superintendent on July 1, 2019, but says he is very excited for the start of the 2019-2020 school year and to be the superintendent of “a great school like Rushford-Peterson” and to get to know the students, … [Read more...]
Chatfield Highway 52 Project
At the February 25 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a construction agreement with MnDOT was approved pertaining to the in-city construction of Highway 52. MnDOT’s agreement with the city lays out the city’s responsibility for the cost of lighting, utility adjustments, and roadway striping construction on Highway 52 within the city limits. The city’s estimated share of … [Read more...]
2018 Project of the Year
Wayne Sandberg, president of the Minnesota County Engineers Association, was present to recognize the county’s outstanding achievement at the board’s February 26 meeting. At a recent annual meeting of the Engineers Association, Fillmore County was selected for the 2018 Project of the Year award for its CSAH 1 project. He noted this is the busiest road in the county. The … [Read more...]