A draft ordinance was discussed at the county board’s June 4 meeting. The ordinance is intended to protect health and safety. It details rules and regulations for actual use of cannabinoid products in public places. Public Health educator, Brenda Pohlman and County Attorney Brett Corson worked on a review of a first draft. The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) provided … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council Tables Several Items
The June 3 Lanesboro City Council Meeting was delayed a bit while City Administrator Mitchell Walbridge and Deputy Clerk Darla Taylor worked on Zoom audio technical issues. Councilwoman Kathryn Wade made good use of the down time as she solicited blood donors from the council and attending public for the blood drive on June 11 at city hall. Wade noted there were still … [Read more...]
Council Hears Concerns of Ostrander Nursing Home Search for New Director of Nursing
By Annika Doberenz At their most recent meeting on June 4, the Ostrander City Council made several routine motions. These included their decision to waive the option of the statutory tort limit for another year, to advertise in the upcoming months that the brush dump behind the community center is in need of new maintenance, and that they will continue to rent the sheriff’s … [Read more...]
Preston Approves “Use” Agreement for PHS
At the June 3 city council meeting, the Preston City Council approved a lease and management agreement with the Preston Historical Society (PHS) for the former Dairy & Farm building at 304 Fillmore St. E. The agreement is between the city, Preston Public Utilities (PPU) and PHS. The agreement also includes the Historic Milwaukee Road Elevator and railroad display. The … [Read more...]
School Bus Rollover May 31
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, a single vehicle school bus rollover crash was reported at approximately 10:11 a.m. Friday morning, May 31, 2024. The crash occurred on 212th street, west of the intersection with 201st Avenue. The bus was carrying 35 middle school students and four adults from the Winona Middle School. A small number of students were … [Read more...]
Rushford Finalizes Lot Sale Paperwork
At the May 28 meeting, the Rushford council approved the official resolutions of two lot sales in the Himlie Business Park and dispensing with a review of the sale by the Planning Commission. City Clerk Kathy Zacher noted this step is typically done prior, but caused no effects having it done after council approval of the sale and she stressed the importance of it in the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Upgrades Law Enforcement Technology
Sheriff John DeGeorge, Chief Deputy Lance Boyum, and Investigator Dan Dornink explained the need to upgrade equipment at the county board’s May 28 meeting. Boyum said they had met with Motorola Solutions regarding an upgrade to the squad car camera mobile upload system. They also received information on body cameras. The current camera mobile system is at its maximum … [Read more...]
Body of Missing Kayaker Located on Upper Iowa River
On Monday, May 27, 2024, around 2:25 p.m., the Iowa DNR reported seeing what they believed was a body in the Upper Iowa River near Lundy Bridge in Winneshiek County. A short time later, the Decorah Fire Department was able to confirm the sighting and recover the body of missing kayaker Justin Gerald Limkemann, age 39. Limkemann had been missing since Saturday, May 18, after he … [Read more...]
Farmers Markets Serve Up Seasonal Treasures Straight from the Fields!
Farmers markets offer consumers the ideal chance to buy directly from local growers. Shopping at local farmers markets not only helps consumers make the most of their grocery budget, but also assures them of feeding their families wholesome, chemical-free, and delectable food. Moreover, farmers markets offer delightful outings for families and friends throughout spring, summer … [Read more...]
Fillmore Free Methodist Church Welcomes New Pastor
Pastor Larry E. Day has spent his life serving others and that did not change when he became the new pastor of the Fillmore Free Methodist Church in Fillmore, Minn. Pastor Day spent 15-plus years working for Christian radio stations KGLO AM 1300, KCMR FM 97.9, and KJCY FM 105.9 in Mason City, Iowa. He also served as the district superintendent for the conference covering … [Read more...]