At the April 3 meeting of the Preston City Council, a quote for replacing windows on the west side of the building (city hall/library) was discussed. Councilman Dean Aug was absent. In October 2022, City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton sought quotes to replace the windows. A quote from Bowmans in the amount of $14,140 was accepted by the city council. A down payment in the … [Read more...]
Fostering dogs is a passion for Chatfield couple
By Janette Dragrold The ASPCA estimates that over six million pets enter shelters in the United States every year. Around half of that number are dogs. How do shelters handle all these animals? By enlisting the help of volunteers who are willing to foster them in their homes. For Mike and Louise Mandt of Chatfield, fostering dogs is a big part of their life. Louise started … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Cruise for a Cause
This upcoming Father’s Day is going to be extra special. Dads like cars, and dads like helping people. So, why not have an event that gets fathers out on the roadways of scenic bluff country, and raise some money for an important cause along the way? On Sunday, June 18, 2023, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will be hosting the first-ever “Father’s Day Cruise for a Cause.” … [Read more...]
Missing: Madeline Kingsbury
Winona Police Chief Tom Williams held a press conference at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, relating to the disappearance of Madeline (Maddi) Kingsbury. Maddi, 26, a mother of two young children, has been missing since the early morning of March 31, 2023. The father of her children went with her to drop their children off at daycare shortly after 8 a.m. According to a … [Read more...]
Update to missing person search for Madeline Kingsbury
In regard to missing person Madeline Jane Kingsbury (age 26), the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from residents and landowners located in Norway Township, Preble Township, northern Newburg Township, eastern Holt Township, and eastern Amherst Township. We are asking that you search your acreage, wooded property, outbuildings, vehicles and trails for … [Read more...]
Missing person alert out of the City of Winona
In regard to missing person Madeline Jane Kingsbury (age 26), the Winona Police Department and the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office have requested assistance from residents and landowners located in the eastern part of Fillmore County. We are asking residents in this area to check their properties, including any video cameras, doorbell cameras, game cameras etc. for a dark … [Read more...]
Chatfield searching for city administrator
The Chatfield City Council, at their March 27 meeting, acknowledged the receipt of a notice of retirement from City Administrator Joel Young and approved the recommendation to retain DDA Human Resources, Inc. to search for his replacement. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Young intends for the retirement to be effective sometime between mid-July and mid-September 2023. He has … [Read more...]
Fillmore County PSAP manager
The Fillmore County Board held a relatively brief meeting on March 28. Commissioner Randy Dahl was absent. Sheriff John DeGeorge requested approval of a proposal from Northland Business Systems to replace the server for the PSAP (public safety answering point) logger, which is in need of replacement. The new server will be paid for out of 911 grant funds. With trade-in credit … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central students create online school newspaper
When Coy Pederson started his new job teaching English Language Arts at Fillmore Central last September, he noticed something. “There was no student newspaper,” he said. At one time there had been one that had been published under the guidance of teacher Gerri Nielson, but unfortunately, that had been discontinued. “So then I thought, there’s a need for some kind of outlet for … [Read more...]
Schools and transportation companies receiving $1.4 million in grants for school bus stop arm cameras Minnesota Department of Public Safety awarding fifth round of grants to help with safety, education and enforcement statewide
ST. PAUL — Sixteen schools and transportation companies will receive grants to install bus stop arm cameras to help keep students safe as they go to and from school. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) announced $1.4 million in phase five grants to change dangerous driving behaviors and protect kids. The grant project combines enforcement, … [Read more...]