A symbol of bowling in the Fillmore County area will now have her name permanently associated with the sport as her name is now listed in the Bowling Hall of Fame. Shelly Hanson, who owns B & B Olympic Bowl in Preston, Minn., with her husband Paul, says she was “shocked” when she found out on October 1, 2018, that she had been selected to be included in a very exclusive … [Read more...]
Drury’s owner receives award for sales tax advocacy
Drury’s Furniture co-owner Mike Drury was recently named Minnesota Retailers Association Advocate of the Year. He accepted the award October 9, but even amid the accolades, his focus remains on the work that was done and why it was needed. The award comes after two decades pushing for sales tax fairness for retailers, specifically as it relates to purchases made via mail order … [Read more...]
Chatfield teacher earns top award
When Nora Gathje received the Minnesota Science Teacher Association’s (MnSTA) award for Science Teacher of the Year, no one was surprised, especially her students. “Mrs. Gathje is a remarkable teacher,” said Izzy Berg, a sophomore at Chatfield High School. “She thoroughly explains the concepts of science to everyone who takes her classes. I know this firsthand. When I’m … [Read more...]
Lange’s Grocers opening in Mabel!
Excitement is building as Lange’s Grocers gets ready to open its doors in downtown Mabel on November 18. It’s been more than six years since the town has had a grocery store and residents are looking forward to shopping locally again. Lange’s Grocers is located at 110 N. Main Street in the former furniture store building. Bryce Lange is the person who is making this a … [Read more...]
Lanesboro considers possibility of combined facility
At their November 5 meeting, the Lanesboro City Council discussed the possibility of eventually combining the public works, ambulance, and fire departments into one large building. Representatives from each of those departments were present at the meeting to be included in the discussion. “As things grow and change, we just want to make sure we’re looking at what’s best for … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office looking for thieves
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft from a pop machine that occurred at the Valley Wash Laundromat, in Spring Valley, Minn. The theft occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday October 24. The suspects are believed to be a white male and white female, who can be viewed in the screenshot photos that are attached. The female, in the video but not … [Read more...]
County prepares for Election Day
On Thursday, November 1, 2018, the public was invited to witness and participate in the General Election Public Accuracy Testing of Election Equipment. Sherida Newgard, who serves as the Absentee Voter Clerk for Fillmore County, Minn., demonstrated how the equipment worked as it processed ballots. She has worked with the count A total of 18 test deck ballots from Bristol … [Read more...]
Root River Settlement Burying Ground restoration project
It is heartbreaking to see cemeteries that have come into such disrepair that they are hardly even recognizable as a cemetery anymore. And although we feel disheartened when we see these cemeteries falling further and further into remnants of what they once were, what can one person do? As shown by Don Lukkason of Lanesboro, Minn., one person can do a lot when they set their … [Read more...]
Everyone is rooting for Gabby
Gabriella “Gabby” Lou Brown was celebrating her first birthday and baptism on Sunday, October 7. It was a great day surrounded by her family and friends. Her mom and dad, Heidi and Matt Brown, had noticed a slight fever during the weekend, but hadn’t been alarmed since they thought it was probably caused by her one-year molars. Gabby woke up on Monday and she was the worst … [Read more...]
Rushford reaps donation benefits
The Monday, October 22 Rushford Council meeting was notably shorter in business discussions that most meetings, but covered a multitude of recent donations that are helping the city thrive. Up first for council consideration was a summary by Rushford’s Merrill Schroeder regarding his Eagle Scout project, an ice rink warming house for the Creekside Park rink. Seeing a number … [Read more...]