The Spring Valley Class of 1955 celebrated their 68th class reunion on June 21, 2023, at the VFW club room in Spring Valley. Dinner was served at noon. They invited the classes of 1954 and 1956 to join for the dessert bar and beverages at 1:30 p.m. to reminisce. Several had replied they were unable to come. Darlene (Freimark) Jordahl and Anna Mae (Costello) Christenson … [Read more...]
Rushford Village Pours Over Budget
At the September 5 meeting, the Rushford Village Council once again reviewed expected expenditures for 2024. Also discussed were additional projects and needs. The council needs to set the preliminary budget and levy by the end of this month. City Clerk Mary Miner noted many communities automatically set the preliminary levy at 10% higher than the previous year, even though … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Sets Public Hearing for Hemp Ordinance Revisions
At the September 5 meeting of the county board, two issues dominated the board’s time, discussion of recommended changes to the Hemp Ordinance and the 2024 budget. Chairman Larry Hindt was absent. Revisions and clarifications to the ordinance that was adopted on May 23 are proposed to make it consistent with Minnesota legislation (Statutes 151.72 and 342). The ordinance will … [Read more...]
Fountain Addresses Nuisance Complaints
Nuisance complaints continue to roll into Fountain City Hall. At the September 6 meeting, the city council discussed the ongoing complaints and how to deal with them. “It’s the same old, same old,” said City Clerk Mary Tjepkes. “Noise complaints.” Mayor Tammy Danielson wants to investigate further with the League of Minnesota Cities and determine the difference between a … [Read more...]
What’s New at Applefest?
Organizers have added two new events to the 75th annual Applefest schedule, September 15-17 in picturesque La Crescent, Minn. The festivities light up the town on Thursday, September 14, with the first-ever Torchlight Parade. Entries will line up at Veterans Memorial parking lot and travel through downtown La Crescent, ending in the Crucifixion parking lot. The parade is … [Read more...]
3rd Judicial District Honored With ESGR Award
On August 18 retired Judge Matthew Opat was presented with a statewide Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) award, a Department of Defense program, on behalf of the Third Judicial District. ESGR was established in 1972 and was designed to promote cooperation and understanding between National Guard and Reserve employees and their civilian employers. ESGR encourages … [Read more...]
Hokah Fire Department Receives Good Audit Report
The Hokah, Minn., City Council met on Tuesday, September 6, at the Hokah Fire Station. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Lindsey Martell and Council members Cory Lorenz, Tom Bernsdorf, Mike Walsh and Jerry Martell were present. The Consent Agenda consisting of the August meeting minutes, … [Read more...]
Creamery Coffee Co. Arrives
On August 19, Creamery Coffee Co. opened quietly and joined the restaurants offering food and drink in Rushford, Minn. The new establishment offers quality coffees, teas, sandwiches, and muffins for now with more to come in the near future. Last November, Creamery/Nordic Lanes owners Dean and Kim Mireau and Tony and Jesica Heiden decided to increase their food offerings. They … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Open Class Results
Farm Products Grand Champion: Jeff Gillespie, Fountain - Rye sheaf; Reserve Champion: Greg Dornink, Preston - Ear Corn; Honorable Mention: Levi Johnson, Fountain - Alfalfa sheaf; Honorable Mention: Greg Dornink, Preston - Tallest corn Vegetable Gardening Grand Champion: Darlene Eickhoff, Wykoff - Fresh herb display; Reserve Champion: Darlene Eickhoff, Wykoff - Red … [Read more...]
MDA Farm to School and Early Care Grants Open for Applications MN School Districts and Early Childhood Education Centers are Eligible for Funding
ST. PAUL, MN – Two grants that aim to increase local purchasing in Minnesota Farm to School and Early Care programs are now open for applications through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Through this round of Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Farm to School and Early Care Grants, school districts and early childhood education (ECE) centers … [Read more...]