Garret Ashton, of Rochester, Minn., stood next to the brand new kayak he won in a recent contest. On June 30, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the second prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be … [Read more...]
Preston hires full-time EMT
Ambulance Director Ryan Throckmorton reported at the Preston City Council’s June 6 meeting that two applicants had been interviewed for the full- time EMT position. The council had approved the creation of a full-time EMT position at their June 7 meeting. Throckmorton at that time made it clear that the EMS structure currently in place is not sustainable. Staffing with … [Read more...]
Birch Bark Grooming holds Ribbon Cutting
The Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a marathon ribbon cutting event, “Running With Scissors,” on Friday, July 2, at nine local businesses that opened their doors in the last year and a half, expanded, have new owners or moved locations. The first stop in the event was Birch Bark Grooming, a full-service pet-grooming business, which opened on June 29. Joining the owners … [Read more...]
Positive review of CRV 2020 audit
At the City of Rushford Village regular council meeting on July 6, 2021, auditor Bill Sherry presented a positive review of the 2020 audit. Sherry reported the accounting procedures of the city were good. The city had $964,000 at the end of the year with $723,000 of that invested in CDs. The city showed $1.1 million in debt with no new debts and regular standard payments being … [Read more...]
Audacious Raw Theater year 5: Simple Gifts on Saturday, July 17 at Eagle Bluff
LANESBORO, MN – Catherine Glynn’s A.R.T. (Audacious Raw Theater), Lanesboro Arts, and Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center proudly present Audacious Raw Theatre Year 5: Simple Gifts on Saturday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s North Campfire Ring. Come, gather in the woods to share and delight in the Simple Gifts eight generous and … [Read more...]
Kingsland extracurricular eligibility rules mulled
Kingsland School Board held their monthly “work session” on July 7. Members participating included Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, Pamela Freet, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. Business Manager Amber Herbrand participated via Zoom technology. Gwen Howard was absent. The meeting included first readings of the proposed new Student Handbook and … [Read more...]
Fountain approves hosting Relay for Life in 2022 and 2023
Council members present at the July 7, 2021, meeting of the Fountain City Council were Mayor Jim Schott, David Gudmundson, Terry Hanson, and Ron Reisner. Council member Colleen Foehrenbacher was absent. Mayor Schott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Others in attendance included Mary Tjepkes, city clerk/treasurer; John Hanson, Public … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners start 2022 budget conversations
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were present at the July 6, 2021, meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Others in attendance inclued Allision Wagner, Board Clerk/EDA; Mary Betz, interim recorder; Donna Trehus, auditor/treasurer; … [Read more...]
Harmony woman seeks kidney transplant
Your cell phone rings and you feel annoyed. “Car warranties… student loans… Medicare plans.” So many scams wasting your time. You hang up immediately, if you answer at all. But what if an unexpected phone call had the potential to save your life — how would you feel then? That’s what Ann Junge Thacher has been dealing with for the last three years. Thacher, who lives in … [Read more...]
“Always look on the bright side of life” Spamalot opens July 15 at Ye Olde Gray Barn
By Tanya O’Connor In 1979, the tiny, tenacious town of Spring Grove put on a play. Forty-two summers later, they’re still at it. Like most good stories, this one’s not that simple. But stewed down to basic ingredients, it is one of community, a can-do spirit and a faith that magic can be captured inside a big old barn and reflected upon a summer hillside. Ye Olde Opera … [Read more...]