West Nile Virus can be fatal for your horse. Harmony/Cresco veterinarian Dr. Lynn Aggen reported that the first case of West Nile Virus in the area this year was officially confirmed in McIntire, Iowa, near Riceville. The Amish-owned horse died and another horse, also Amish owned, died from what was expected to be WNV, although not officially confirmed. A third case of WNV … [Read more...]
A fun new game for game night
If you’re from Harmony and love board games, you’re going to want to add Harmony-Opoly, a limited edition real estate trading game, to your collection. Melissa Vander Plas, who sits on the board of directors for the Harmony Chamber of Commerce, first brought up the idea of creating a game based on the City of Harmony during a chamber meeting last year. She had heard of … [Read more...]
Moratorium adopted by Newburg Township
During a well attended Newburg Township meeting held at the Mabel Community Center, the township board adopted, by a 2:1 vote, an interim moratorium on new feedlots of over 500 animal units or the expansion of existing feedlots to over 500 animal units and on the construction of new non-farm dwellings in agricultural areas. The moratorium is effective as of the date of its … [Read more...]
State Veterans Cemetery – Preston receives certificate of recognition
State officials visited the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., on August 24, 2018, for a very special presentation, as the staff at the veterans cemetery was presented a certificate of recognition. The certificate of recognition was presented by Randy Reeves, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, with the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Also attending … [Read more...]
Little Huskers invade Willow Park
As part of the annual Ag Days in Spring Valley, the Little Huskers 1K Run has attracted throngs of young athletes from the local area and beyond, and that was certainly the case again on August 8. This year marked the sixth annual Little Huskers event, and the weather was ideal. The kids’ run is held in Willow Park, following the conclusion of the 6K run. The 1K is for … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schools welcomes new elementary principal
At the August 20 Chatfield School Board Meeting all board members were present, along with Superintendent Harris, Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; and Business Manager Karyl Lyon. No board members had reports to give. Superintendent Harris first welcomed the new elementary principal, Shane McBroom to the school district. He stated that they were very happy to have him … [Read more...]
Kingsland sets operating levy
The Kingsland School Board worked on deciding upon a new Operating Levy amount during their regular board meeting on August 20. All board members were present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Heather Betts, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. The board discussed possibly sending a two-question referendum to voters, with the first … [Read more...]
Lanesboro now offers EV charging
As the number of people driving eco-friendly vehicles is on the rise, the City of Lanesboro, Minn., is being proactive in offering charging stations for electric vehicles within city limits. As environmental stewards, the operators of these vehicles look for EV chargers in the places they visit and often plan trips around the locations of such charging stations. Although the … [Read more...]
The piano man
Born blind and disabled nearly 70 years ago, Jim Fossum learned to play the piano at a very young age. Today, his music brings joy to young and old alike at churches, nursing homes and events. Jim has lived in a group home for persons with disabilities for most of his life. Since 2003, he has lived in the same home in Preston operated by Maple Leaf Services. When I visited … [Read more...]
What came first, the chicken or the ordinance? Chickens are allowed in 43% of Fillmore County cities
In recent years, Fillmore County has become a brooder box of chicken politics. It’s not about whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican. It’s about important stuff. It’s about whether townies should have the right to egg it up. The late KFC kingpin Colonel Sanders would delight in all this crispy chicken chatter. On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, voters living in the City of … [Read more...]