According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, Dispatchers received a 911 call on May, 11, 2022, at 3:46 p.m. regarding a kayaker stuck on the root river east of Whalan. An adult female was hanging onto a tree in the Root River after her kayak came in contact with a tree in the water. The Lanesboro Fire Department was able to reach the woman and bring her to shore. Also … [Read more...]
Spring Grove residents celebrate their Norwegian heritage at Syttende Mai
Minnesota’s oldest Norwegian settlement celebrates its rich heritage May 13-15, 2022. Join the residents of Spring Grove in celebrating Syttende Mai! Syttende Mai is Norway’s National Day and is observed on May 17. The celebration began among students. For some years, the King of Norway and Sweden were reluctant to allow the celebrations. By 1864, the day became established, … [Read more...]
Food truck hearing at Lanesboro City Council
The Lanesboro City Council began their regular monthly meeting with a hearing on permitting food trucks in the city. Many local restaurant owners filled the room and spoke of their concerns to the council. Hal Cropp of the Commonweal Theatre expressed his concern that the requirements of a 50-foot distance from a brick and mortar restaurant and the limitation of only two … [Read more...]
Chatfield awards’ ceremonies and graduation dates are set
At the May 4 Chatfield School Board meeting, Josh Thompson, Katie Priebe, Jill Harstad, and Matt McMahon were present as well as principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Board members Lanny Isensee and Tom Keefe were not present. Student senate representative, Paige Root said the Snowball Dance in March was … [Read more...]
Ostrander talks trash, chickens, and dogs
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on May 3, the council discussed the city’s garbage and recycling contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). City Clerk Wendy Brincks explained that, after years of contracting with Waste Management for the city’s services, the city recently entered into a contract with Sunshine Sanitation, but Sunshine was then bought out by … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards 182 gallons of paint from hardware stores through Paint the Town Program
OWATONNA, MN, May 9, 2022 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) awarded 182 gallons of paint from local hardware stores to 10 communities across its 20-county region through its Paint the Town Grant program. This program is designed to engage volunteers and build collaborative efforts that beautify communities through painting community murals, community welcome … [Read more...]
SEMAC awards arts grants
On April 19, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 37 arts programming grants for a total of $244,820 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 23 Legacy grants for $184,850, four Programming Grants for $18,425, eight Small Towns/Rural Areas grants for $39,860, one School Residency grant for … [Read more...]
Houston County comprehensive land use plan moving forward
Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 3, from 9-10:11 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Sally’s Art Scene
Owner of Sally’s Hair To Dye For, Sally Gibson, has been painting the town of Preston for the past few years. She’s always loved painting her salon window, and other business owners began to take notice. So, she has shared her passion, creativity and talent with the rest of the community at businesses like Trout City Brewing and Al Larson & Sons, just to new a few. For … [Read more...]
Red Cross and Chatfield Fire Department to install free smoke alarms May 14
On Saturday, May 14, American Red Cross serving Southeast Minnesota, Chatfield Alliance, and Chatfield Fire Department will join together to install free smoke alarms for local families vulnerable to home fires during a Sound the Alarm event. This effort is part of a national Red Cross Sound the Alarm initiative to install 50,000 free smoke alarms in more than 50 at-risk … [Read more...]