The Jail Needs Assessment Committee and subcommittees have been meeting for more than a year to gather data and to analyze that data to determine what is the best course forward for the county jail. The 17 minute video was presented at the county board’s April 6 meeting. Sheriff John DeGeorge has been presenting information at city council meetings and plans to speak to other … [Read more...]
Fountain gets updates; hears citizen concerns
In February, Fountain’s City Council received notice from Sara Sturgis, Executive Director at Fillmore County Historical Society, that the society was requesting the Historical Center also be designated as the Fountain Visitor’s Center. The center, which is housed in the former Fountain Elementary School, is operated by the society. While the center is within the city, it’s … [Read more...]
Fountain farmer wins top placement in national corn yield contest
ST. LOUIS, MO, April 7, 2021 – Fountain farmer Jordan Redalen earns a first-place state award in the 2020 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest. He is among the highest corn yield producers in the nation. Redalen placed with DEKALB DKC59-82RIB brand blend corn yielding an outstanding 300 bushels per acre in the Strip-Till, Minimum-Till, … [Read more...]
Approximately $100 million available for wildlife habitat grants in Minnesota Council seeks funding requests for wide variety of programs that restore, protect and enhance Minnesota habitat
SAINT PAUL, MN, April 8, 2021 - The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) last week issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $100 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, preservation and enhancement. Requests are due to the LSOHC Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 4 … [Read more...]
New farm safety video available from UMN Extension, American Family Insurance
In partnership with American Family Insurance, the University of Minnesota Farm Safety & Health Team is launching a new series of farm safety videos. The purpose of this project is to share crucial farm safety messages and reminders with the agricultural community. The videos can be used for many audiences including youth, farmers, agriculturalists, and health … [Read more...]
Cub Scout Pack 53 food shelf donation drive a success
Cub Scout Pack 53 of the Rushford Peterson area would like to thank you for your generous donations to the Rushford Food Shelf. Pack 53 also thanks the many area businesses that hosted donation cups to raise money. This donation drive raised $1,422.27 for the food shelf. … [Read more...]
Ostrander water tower colors discussed
The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on April 6, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert), and City Clerk Wendy Brincks. The council reviewed color scheme options for the city’s new water tower. It was discussed that the bottom half of the tank should be a darker color, since some discoloration is … [Read more...]
Preston Historical Society proposal to restore the depot
Sheila Craig, Preston Historical Society, presented a proposal for the possible acquisition and transport of the Spring Grove rail depot to the former Preston Dairy & Farm site during the city council’s April 5 meeting. Jon DeVries added extensively to the discussion, strongly encouraging the council to agree to the use of the Dairy & Farm site. She said it is a twin … [Read more...]
MNVA Germany trip okayed
MNVA Principal Angela Specketer and German teacher Karla Gotham presented a request to the Houston School Board at their regular meeting April 1, 2021, asking for the approval of a trip to Germany in the summer of 2022. According to Gotham, the students who plan on going on the trip will each be assigned one of the cities they will be visiting. At monthly meetings the students … [Read more...]
Hagedorn statement on Preston Veterans Home receiving VA Priority Funding
MANKATO, MN. – Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) $590 million Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Priority List, which includes a “top priority” rating for nearly $21 million to fund a State Veterans Home in Preston, Minn.: “Since taking office on day one, securing the necessary funds to build a … [Read more...]