Paul Reardon visited the Houston City Council regular meeting August 8 to discuss details of this year’s Winston County Gravel Cup. According to Reardon, last year’s event brought in 80 to 90 riders and raised around $2,000 for the community. This year, he anticipates that around 200 people will attend the event tentatively planned for September 24. The bike “race” will … [Read more...]
From relationships to partnerships
In 2021, deep into a world pandemic, Spring Grove School Assistant Superintendent Gina Meinertz planted a seed. With frequent watering and nutrition, the seeds grew and formed community partnerships. Seventh graders at Spring Grove School were in for a school year that they could not envision. English teacher Julianna Lile and her colleagues contacted local farmer Dayna … [Read more...]
From vaudeville to the yellow brick road, Brave Community Theatre celebrates five decades of productions
From its first production in 1972, “A Roaring ‘20s Scrapbook,” to this year’s “Wizard of Oz,” Brave Community Theatre in Spring Valley has filled five decades with quality community theater. Debi Neville, the current Brave Community Theatre (BCT) board president is also the founder. She started the community theatre in 1972 when she returned to her hometown after living in … [Read more...]
Commissioners express their appreciation to the Houston County Historical Society
President Shirley Johnson and Vice President Deb Wray, Houston County Historical Society (HCHS), appeared before the Houston County Commission at the board’s August 2 regular meeting. Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson were all present at this meeting. The historical society officers presented the society’s annual report. … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly gas update
August 1, 2022 – Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 18.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 53.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.13/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 14.8 cents in the last … [Read more...]
The story of semba’s 30 years
The story of SEMBA is multi-faceted. It grew out of small pockets of bluegrass musicians and supporters and some pioneers. Included in the pioneer category are Bob Loy, who held jams at his music store where he gave lessons and sold instruments and sponsored the first bluegrass festival in 1970s at what is now the Deer Creek Speedway. Ernie Tuff was also a pioneer. He held … [Read more...]
Rushford Village to close road for work
At the August 2 meeting, the Rushford Village council learned of a one-day road closure on County Line Road. The purpose of the approximately 60-foot closure section is for engineers from Bolton & Menk to conduct soil borings. The road has been the topic of many recent discussions as deep erosion from the watershed has left the section with a steep embankment and deep … [Read more...]
Lots to see and do at Western Days
Come on out and join in the fun at Chatfield’s 55th Annual Western Days, August 11-14. The event celebrates the town’s history while supporting the community’s non-profit organizations. On Sunday, Boice will present “A Toast to the Classics & Elvis” followed by Brad & RPG Band. Make sure to bring lawn chairs as it is an outdoor performance. Steve Rowland and last … [Read more...]
Fountain to grow sinkhole capital tourism
At the August 3 meeting, Fountain’s city council received an update from Councilor Colleen Fohrenbacher regarding a plan to make the city’s claim to fame as the ‘sinkhole capital of the U.S.’ a tangible tourism aspect. The US Geological Survey has mapped roughly 60 percent of sinkholes in Fillmore County and so it’s estimated that there may be more than 10,000 sinkholes, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Open Class results
Fine Arts Grand Champion: Karen Vinson, Chatfield Reserve Champion: Phil Hebrink, Preston Champions: Claira Johnson, Fountain; Isla Eickhoff, Preston; Rose Otto, Harmony; Karen Vinson, Chatfield Photography Grand Champions: Bob Smock, Preston; Brenda Nash-Eickhoff, Preston Reserve Champions: Dale Eppen, Fountain; Susan Krahn, Wykoff Champions: Kathryn Kinneberg, … [Read more...]