Thanks to a record breaking Scholastic book fair, 200 new books were able to be purchased for the elementary school library. Principal Heath Olstad thanked Jill Eerdmans, Diane Hadoff, Nancy Byrne, Nancy Dahly, Denise Paulson, Charlene Mensink, Cheryl Schumacher, and Joanie Johnson for the time they spent running the book fair. Kali Olstad from Smith & Schafer presented … [Read more...]
Preston Veteran to be honored at Christmas tree dedication ceremony
On Sunday, December 10, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate this year’s Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Amos Anderson, a former Preston resident and U.S. Veteran. The ceremony will be held in front of Preston City Hall in Preston, Minn. and will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will include a welcome from the PACC Executive Director and … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Legion kicks off campaign
The city of Lanesboro is fortunate to have beautiful old buildings which make up its downtown National Historic District. Those buildings come at a cost, however; they must be maintained and done so within guidelines which “come with the territory” of historic districts. One of those lovely “Grand Old Dames” is now in need of one of those expensive repairs. Lanesboro’s … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hires EMTs and WWTP operator
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session November 27 with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council voted to hire Megan Neuzil and John Dols as EMTs. The council then approved the hiring of Luverne Maier as operator … [Read more...]
Make a sober ride a holiday tradition Friends don’t let friends drink and drive: Extra DWI patrols on Fillmore County roads through December 30
Eating good food, spending time with family, exchanging gifts – holiday celebrations in Minnesota may include any number of traditions. A holiday activity that should never become a tradition is driving home after drinking alcohol. Choices to drive drunk have contributed to 27 deaths on Minnesota roads from the day before Thanksgiving through December 30 in the last five years … [Read more...]
Leah Stier joins Kingsland Board
At the regular board meeting on November 20, Leah Stier was appointed to fill the Kingsland School Board vacancy created when Deb Larson resigned from the board for medical reasons. When the other board members (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Heather Betts) each named their “top choice” from among those being considered, Stier was named by three … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Superintendent lays groundwork for the future
Superintendent Gary Kuphal came on board in August and has been busy laying the groundwork for the future of School District #238. At the November Mabel-Canton School Board meeting, Kuphal said, “I believe that one of the reasons I was hired was to get policies, plans and goals in place so everyone knows where we’re going and how we’re going to get there.” Kuphal has met with … [Read more...]
Houston School Board hears praise of new math intervention program
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham, Board Chair Stillin and Board members Bonner, Wilson, Carlson, Norlien, and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the evening’s agenda and approved a resolution to go … [Read more...]
Rushford Village responds to City of Rushford study
Not terribly surprisingly, Rushford Village Mayor Gordon Johnson expressed disappointment at the handling of recent council action in the City of Rushford. At the November 13 meeting, the Rushford Council approved a study of a piece of property owned by Lorraine Woxland, abutting Rushford borders, which is situated within the City of Rushford Village’s jurisdiction. The study … [Read more...]
R-P Board approves e-learning guidelines with concerns
In its second year, e-learning days are prompting concern from some parents and some on the school board. At the Monday, November 20 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, the new guidelines for the program were presented by the district for approval. Superintendent Chuck Ehler reiterated that concerns were incorporated when the new guidelines were drafted. The program was … [Read more...]