Last year the Spring Valley Business Alliance asked the Spring Valley City Council to allow them to try temporary seating areas at the end of each block downtown in order to ease the flow of traffic, prevent wrong way driving and to beautify the downtown. After a successful concept test last year with temporary barricades, the city and the alliance have been moving forward … [Read more...]
Construction Begins on the Harmony Stateline Bike Trail
HARMONY, MN – The Harmony Economic Development Authority (EDA) is pleased to announce a golden shovel groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction extending the Harmony-Preston Valley state bike trail. The event will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Harmony, Minn. A reception will follow the groundbreaking, in the warehouse at Harmony Spirits, … [Read more...]
Rushford Rejects Survey Request
At the Monday, April 22 meeting, the Rushford Council discussed at length a request from the Department of Natural Resources to sign off on survey results they conducted. The land, now held privately, is being sold to a land conservancy which will transfer the ownership and management of the land to the State of Minnesota/DNR. The land abuts the Rushford Municipal … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Gears Up for Field Trips
At the April 23rd Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad reported that the elementary field trips for kindergarten through sixth grade are starting up soon with lots of fun trips planned for each grade. The fourth graders will have their wax museum on May 3, and the fifth graders will receive trees to plant from Soil and Water Conservation on May 6. … [Read more...]
Announcing the Release of the 2024 Visit Bluff Country Magazine
Discover the charm of Bluff Country with the latest edition of Visit Bluff Country magazine, beckoning you to delve into its picturesque landscapes and quaint communities. The magazine is a keeper, offering invaluable insights for planning your nightlife escapades, day trips, or overnight retreats. Featuring captivating photographs alongside a wealth of ideas, information, … [Read more...]
Chatfield Applies for Workforce Housing Development Grant
At the April 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, EDA coordinator, Chris Giesen explained the state of Minnesota has a competitive grant program that will award up to $39 million to workforce rental housing projects in greater Minnesota. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent from the meeting. If the grant is awarded, the program could provide a $475,000 deferred … [Read more...]
College News
Honors List Fall 2023 Missouri University of Science and Technology: Tessa McMahon, Chatfield Palmer College of Chiropractic: Izabella Allison, LeRoy University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Priya Kingsley, Caledonia; Stephanie Bradt, Chatfield; Rylee Burnett, Chatfield; Katelyn Dornack, Chatfield; Abbi Gillespie, Chatfield; Anna Oehlke, Grand Meadow; Isabelle Olson, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Makes Updates
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, April 16 at 168 West Main Street in room 100. Mayor Saundra Solum called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Solum, Heather Edgington, Trent Turner, Mike Hagen and Karen Folstad. Also in attendance was City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton. Council member Turner … [Read more...]
You, Too, Can Help
The entire Fillmore County Journal community grieves alongside the family and friends of two-year-old April Marie Meyer, who tragically lost her life in a farm accident on Tuesday evening, April 9. April is described as having a “vibrant, always spunky personality.” She is survived by her parents, Jordan and Rachelle Meyer of rural Caledonia, and her six siblings: Natalie, … [Read more...]
Public Invited to Learn About Hwy 52 Project From Chatfield to Fountain
CHATFIELD, MN – The public is invited to attend an in-person public meeting on Tuesday, April 23 or Wednesday, April 24 to learn more about a project that will repair culverts on Highway 52 and resurface the roadway, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Join the project team to learn about the proposed culvert work, bridge repair, safety improvements and … [Read more...]