By Jane Skinner Peck Staff at Lanesboro Museum Our small city museum, packed with historic treasures, has captured the attention of the famed Suffolk County Archives in Ipswich, England. Suffolk County is located in the southeast corner of England. Suffolk Archives has branches in three towns in their county and the museums are responsible for 900 years of history. Lanesboro … [Read more...]
R-P signs contract for Nike apparel
At their regular meeting June 20, the Rushford-Peterson School Board approved a five-year contract with Nike. In this contract, R-P agreed to purchase Nike apparel for its varsity sports programs at 40% off the retail price. BSN Sports will also set up online stores for each sport so the public can purchase gear (both Nike and less expensive apparel) to support specific sports. … [Read more...]
Rushford Village to update website
After speaking with several design companies, Rushford Village will contract with Vision Design for an updated website and domain. The council discussed details at the June 20 meeting. The current website provider, Catalis, contacted City Clerk Mary Miner regarding a sizable price increase. According to the Miner, the company says the increase offsets revenue shortages. She … [Read more...]
Spring Grove moves forward on fall referendum
The Spring Grove School Board, during its June 21 meeting, authorized Superintendent Rachel Udstuen to “submit all required information to the Commissioner of Education to request Review and Comment for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities for a November 7, 2023, special election. The project would be financed through the issuance of School Building … [Read more...]
Motorcycle accident claims lives of two men
Winneshiek County Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident that occurred on the evening of June 11 on County Road A14. The driver, Wyatt Rex Tibbals, 21, of Cresco, Iowa, was traveling at a high rate of speed on a motorcycle and struck pedestrian, Finn Lee Ronken, 22, of Canton, Minn., who was in the roadway. As a result, both were fatally injured. This accident remains … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board holds meeting in Brownsville
Caledonia School Board members met Wednesday, June 21 from 6-8:09 p.m. at Brownsville Community Center in Brownsville, Minn. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, Daniel Small and Spencer Yohe. In addition, elementary Principal Sue Link, middle/high school Principal Nathan Boler, Business Manager/Finance Director … [Read more...]
M-C 2023-24 budget approved
The Mabel-Canton School Board unanimously approved the 2023-24 preliminary budget at the June 20 meeting. The projected 2023-24 enrollment is a total of 274 students (250 Minnesota residents, and 24 Iowa residents), down four Decorah students. Business Manager Aimee Lake explained that the school will receive a lot of new funding this year, and since the school has yet to … [Read more...]
Peterson forms Museum Board after loss of curator
Long-time Peterson enthusiast and volunteer museum curator John Erickson passed away on May 30, leaving an obvious hole in museum operations. Erickson had an avid interest in history and genealogy. He was instrumental in the creation and operation of the Peterson Station Museum. “We lost John, as we know. We want to keep the museum going,” said Councilor Gail Boyum. She and … [Read more...]
Spring Grove still dealing with aftermath of fire
Spring Grove’s City Council met Tuesday, June 20 at 168 West Main Street in Room 100 from 6-8:21 p.m. Council members present included Mayor Saundra Solum, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, Trent Turner, and Heather Edgington. Also in attendance were Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton. The council adopted both the Agenda and Consent Agenda. Prior to adopting the Consent Agenda, the … [Read more...]
Armyworms
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON and CALEDONIA, MN, June 13, 2023 — As of writing this article, both Fillmore and Houston counties, along with many other parts of the state, are in D0 (abnormally dry) or D1 (moderate drought) conditions. Given the current stage and conditions of our crops there are many things that we need to be thinking … [Read more...]