The Spring Grove School Board unanimously approved the 2026-2027 Spring Grove Student Handbook during its August 17 meeting. Principal Matt Rosaaen said the handbook was updated to reflect new dates and staff changes. He also noted that the Table of Contents and Appendix, which had been removed the previous year, were added back based on feedback from parents. Rosaaen said … [Read more...]
Relay For Life of Fillmore County Announces 2026 Guest Speakers
The Relay For Life of Fillmore County planning committee has announced this year’s guest speakers. Kim Carfizzi will share her cancer journey during the Survivor’s Tea, while Kathy Hawkins will share her story during the Community Supper. This year’s event will be held Saturday, August 29, at the Fountain Community Center in Fountain, Minnesota. The schedule includes the … [Read more...]
R-P Changes MS Cell Phone Policy
The Rushford-Peterson School Board approved the handbooks for both the MSHS and the elementary school at their regular monthly meeting August 17. The board had tabled the handbooks last month pending further research with parents. MSHS Principal Brent Olson reported to the board that he had sent out 290 surveys and received many replies. Parents of middle school students … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Non-Livestock Results
4-H Club Legend AHF - Arendahl Hi-Flyers, BC - Bloomfield Cloverleaves, CC - Carimona Cruisers, CW - Challenging Workers, HHH - Harmony Helping Hands, I- Independent, LL - Lanesboro Livewires, MBB - Mabel Busy Bees, NGG - Norway Go-Getters, RRR - Root River Rabbits Champion Aerospace: Porter Mathison, CC; Reserve Champion: Maverick Mathison, CC Champion Bicycle: Mae … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council approves Fire Hall RFQ
The Spring Grove City Council had a heated discussion at the end of its August 18 meeting. All members were present and gave input. At issue was whether to include the Ambulance in the scope for the project’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Fire Hall Project. Councilmember Trent Turner explained the project’s history, and that at the beginning the ambulance department … [Read more...]
CPR and AED Saved a Life at Mabel-Canton School
Mabel-Canton School Superintendent Michael Harvey emphasized the importance of CPR training and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during the school’s August 18 meeting, sharing a recent incident in which CPR and an AED helped save a life. Harvey gave a “huge shout-out” to the school’s custodial staff, noting that their work goes beyond keeping the building looking … [Read more...]
Houston County Board Approves Plan to Discontinue County-Run License Center
Houston County commissioners voted August 18 to begin the process to discontinue county operation of the driver’s license center and support a private entity to provide driver and vehicle services to Houston County residents. County officials said the decision was driven by staffing challenges at the license center, including a recent retirement and an employee on leave. … [Read more...]
Caledonia School District Starts Monday, HVED Open House Set
Caledonia Superintendent Craig Ihrke told the school board at its August 17 meeting that teacher workshops started on August 17 so they could introduce and meet new staff members, and a second day of workshops the following day featured a session on “How to AI-Proof Lessons.” Ihrke said the gym floor at the elementary school is still curing, but otherwise the staff is “ready to … [Read more...]
Village Reviews Annual Report
The brief August 18 Rushford Village Council meeting held only one item receiving council action. Minnesota MN Pump Works conducted its annual inspection. They recommended the village replace the guide arms that the pumps seat into. According to Public Works Supervisor Darrin Dessner, they are scheduled to be replaced every 20 years. The current parts are original, installed … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Referendum Informational Meeting August 26
At their regular board meeting August 12, the Lanesboro School Board announced they will be holding an informational meeting August 26 about the upcoming operational referendum. The meeting will be in the Forum beginning at 7 p.m. A link called Operating Referendum has been added to the school’s webpage. On that link residents can find information on state and school … [Read more...]