ST. PAUL, MN, February 2, 2022 — Controlling weeds in crop production is challenging as herbicide resistance increases and effective herbicides become more limited. “Weed management is all about fundamentals,” explained Dr. Tom Peters, Extension sugarbeet agronomist and weed scientist at the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University. Those fundamentals … [Read more...]
Over $3.5 million for school bus stop arm cameras Minnesota Department of Public Safety providing grants to 32 schools and transportation companies statewide
ST. PAUL — A child should never have to fear boarding a school bus or getting dropped off, but across Minnesota, motorists failing to stop for school buses are risking children’s lives. To change dangerous driving behaviors and keep students safe, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety is awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to 32 schools and … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council holds public hearing to discuss CUP
The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, February 15, from 6-7:13 p.m. at Spring Grove Communications. Mayor Scott Solberg led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. All city council members were present – Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. The council approved the minutes from January 18, regular council … [Read more...]
Fillmore, Houston counties to receive state disaster assistance
ST. PAUL, MN – Following a severe thunderstorm on December 15 that caused significant damage across southeastern Minnesota, State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) has learned Governor Walz has authorized emergency assistance for Fillmore and Houston counties. “For those communities that were hit by the brunt of this storm, this is welcome news,” Davids said. “This … [Read more...]
Chatfield Center for the Arts ongoing construction
At the February 14 Chatfield City Council meeting, the second pay estimate to Benike Construction was approved in the amount of $436,271.75. The total payout so far for the ongoing renovation project is a total of $1,027,525.92. Councilors Mike Urban and David Frank were absent. Other business in brief •The donation of a bench for the swimming pool in honor of Jeff Buss was … [Read more...]
Journal wins six awards at MNA convention
To kick off 2022, the team at the Fillmore County Journal earned six awards at the Minnesota Newspaper Association annual conference. Daily and weekly newspapers represented throughout all 87 counties in the State of Minnesota competed for top honors in various categories in the 155th annual convention held in Brooklyn Park on January 27 and 28. The Fillmore County Journal … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation offers free paint for community projects in partnership with local hardware stores
OWATONNA, MN, February 15, 2022 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with regional hardware stores, will be accepting applications for free paint and coating products for community mural, community welcome sign or historic structure projects through its Paint the Town Grant program. This grant opportunity is available to communities with a … [Read more...]
Severe winter weather intensifies Red Cross blood crisis Hundreds of blood drives canceled due to storms
MINNEAPOLIS, February 8, 2022 — Severe winter weather has further complicated efforts to rebuild the national blood supply. The American Red Cross is asking people in areas unaffected by weather to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointments in their community. Dangerous snow and ice conditions have contributed to over 600 blood drive … [Read more...]
Live Jam in Harmony, a celebration of local music!
The City of Harmony Arts Board is hosting a live local music event on Saturday, February 19, from 7-10 p.m. at the Harmony Golf Course clubhouse, 535 4th St. NE in Harmony. Admission by freewill donation. Six musicians, individuals and groups are scheduled: Tim Little, Matthew Patterson, Cindy Seabright, Never Wreck (a high school group with members from Harmony and … [Read more...]
Grain handling safety: don’t sidestep the principles
By UNMC Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Omaha, NE “There is a direct correlation between out-of-condition grain and an increased likelihood of worker exposure to entrapment situations,” according to Purdue University’s 2020 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities. “Whenever a farmer or elevator employee has to … [Read more...]