Amid the rise and popularity of distinctive craft beers, Lanesboro is riding the wave in effort to both promote those smaller-scale breweries, as well as its own drinking establishments. April 1 will see a flurry of activity in the city as it hosts its first pub crawl. “This event began as an experience that will continue to promote craft beer into corners of Minnesota where … [Read more...]
Jim Cooper EMS Foundation presents check to Caledonia Volunteer Ambulance Service
At the March 17-18 Southeast EMS Conference, held at the Mayo Civic Center, John Cooper, son of Jim Cooper, presented a check to Mike Tornstrom of the Caledonia Ambulance Service, as a donation from the Jim Cooper EMS Foundation. Jim Cooper, long time ambulance director in Spring Valley, died in September 2016. His legacy of dedication to serving others lives on, as his family … [Read more...]
A music concert event in Preston
Doug Lind, Fillmore County Fair Board, discussed plans to hold a music concert at the fairgrounds on Saturday, August 12. Councilman David Collett was absent at this March 20 meeting. City Administrator Joe Hoffman reported that he met with Lind, Mayor Kurt Reicks, and Police Chief Matt Schultz last week to discuss the planned concert and the city’s ordinance that regulates … [Read more...]
Summer internships Harmony’s golden opportunity
By Julie Little “What’s the difference between a job and an internship?” was the opening question posed by Jan Bigalk, member of the Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce and coordinator of this summer’s new internship program. She addressed several Harmony business owners with an interest in providing internships at a “Teach and Learn” session on March 7. “With a job,” she … [Read more...]
Two Lanesboro students declared Mayor for the Day
Two Lanesboro Public School students were recognized in the “Mayor for the Day” essay contest sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities. Fourth grader Isaac Snyder was selected as one of the three winners in the contest and sixth grader Peyton Olson received an honorable mention. Isaac was unable to attend the Lanesboro City Council meeting on the evening of March 6, but … [Read more...]
Ostrander police service options discussed
The Ostrander City Council met on March 7 with all council members present (Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start). The bulk of the meeting was spent on the topic of how to replace Police Chief Tom Mosher when he retires later this year. Essentially, the city appears to have two options: hire an individual officer to work as … [Read more...]
Kiera Olson named a Region One A “AAA” award winner
Kiera Olson of Fillmore Central High School and Bryant Gernes of Winona Cotter High School have been named the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (AAA) winners for Region One A for 2017. Established in 1988, the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (AAA) is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League. The award goes to high school seniors with a 3.0 or higher … [Read more...]
Peterson talks up policing options
On the heels of a formal letter from the City of Rushford terminating a policing agreement with the cities of Rushford Village and Peterson effective December 31, the Peterson council has discussed multiple options for next year. At the Wednesday, March 8 council meeting, Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase, Rushford City Administrator Tony ChIadek, and Rushford Police Chief Adam … [Read more...]
Postmaster Bill Bires brings his memorabilia collection to the Preston Post Office
When Bill Bires started veterinarian school, he had every intention of finishing. But things don’t always turn out the way you think they will. Partway through his schooling to become a veterinarian, Bires’ mother, a rural mail carrier herself, told him that the U.S. Postal Service Test was being offered in La Crosse. He decided to take it and passed. That choice changed his … [Read more...]
Local Mixed Martial Arts fighter finds success
Chatfield native Chad Curry spent his high school wrestling career earning win after win, ending his career with a second place finish in the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament in 2008. But, finding athletic success in a professional arena is hardly the usual outcome, despite being the dreams of many. Curry has found a way to not only do it, but with impressive … [Read more...]