It’s been a long time in the works, but plans for the reconstruction of Highway 30 in Rushford are being finalized and the proposed start date for the project is just months away. Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, presented a cooperative construction agreement from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) at the February 14 city council meeting. Included … [Read more...]
LCT presenting Lend Me a Tenor in Lanesboro in March
Live (and lively) theater returns to the St. Mane stage in Lanesboro in early March — after a long pandemic-created pause — with the production of the comedy Lend Me a Tenor by the Lanesboro Community Theater. Under the direction of Kari Berg, there will be six performances of the play over the first two weekends in March, including matinees on both Sunday afternoons. Called … [Read more...]
Battle in Bluff Country Omnium bike ride expecting 200 riders
The Caledonia City Council met Monday, February 14, from 6:02-6:55 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Amanda Ninneman, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Also present was City Clerk/Administrator Adam Swann. Council member Robert … [Read more...]
Funds available to update livestock operations Apply by April 5 for the AGRI Livestock Investment Grant
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers seeking to improve their livestock operation are encouraged to apply for an additional round of the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant program. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) anticipates awarding up to $443,000 using a competitive review process in this round. … [Read more...]
Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! focused on weed management
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...]