The Harmony City Council received an update on the Dairyland Power project at their March 9 meeting, from Chris Giesen and Mike Bubany. The EDA recommends that the city provide water and sewer services to the site. Giesen noted that a state grant may help with some of the costs for that. The total costs for the entire project to the city are projected to be $630,000, but … [Read more...]
Sheriff begins informational tour regarding needs for Fillmore County jail
Sheriff John DeGeorge and Commissioners Mitch Lenz and Marc Prestby attended last Wednesday’s Canton City Council meeting to discuss the need for a new county jail. This was the first stop in an informational tour DeGeorge hopes to complete in the next few months with other community organizations and government bodies. DeGeorge explained that he and his predecessors have been … [Read more...]
Hidden Jewel in Peterson
Peterson, Minnesota, a small city of 188 residents, is home to a treasure of a museum with much to offer. The Peterson Station Museum is bursting at the seams with artifacts — so much so that the Friends of Peterson are currently raising funds to add on yet another building to the current museum. A plethora of artifacts greet the museum visitors as they enter the museum. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On February 11, Michael Lee Drake, 31 of Lanesboro, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Drake is charged with Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of threes year in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On February 10, a possible theft or vehicle tampering was allegedly reported in rural Lanesboro involving a suspect in a … [Read more...]
A DSP story
By Karen M. Larson ARC Minnesota Souteast Region What is a DSP? Direct Support Professional. Some other titles you may be more familiar with are… nurse, job coach, family care provider, personal assistant, personal care assistant, and habilitation specialist. DSPs assist people with daily living and work activity. Depending on an individual’s needs, some of the duties … [Read more...]
39th Annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign
“Food insecurity means access to adequate food is inconsistent and limited by a lack of money and other resources throughout the year. Food insecure households report their diets to be of reduced quality, variety, or desirability and/or experience disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.” In 2020, 9% of Minnesotans had incomes below poverty level ($25,926 for a … [Read more...]
Houston County employee thanked for 17 years of service
Deborah Hartley is retiring after a 17-year career as the Houston County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Collections Officer. Commissioners thank Hartley for her service to the residents of Houston County. The board approved three staff changes, Kelly Petersen, Assessor’s Office tech clerk 1 is the county’s new appraiser trainee and the employment statuses of Patricia … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants
The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250-$1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim Haugen at (507) 467-2242 or (507) … [Read more...]
Lanesboro to receive grant funding for water infrastructure project
ST. PAUL, MN – State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) has announced that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) has approved a grant of more than $9 million for the city of Lanesboro for a new wastewater treatment plant. Lanesboro was one of 12 Minnesota communities selected for funding during the latest round of PFA grants, which awarded nearly $44 million for … [Read more...]
Fountain seeking answers to treatment plant questions
At the March 3 Fountain City Council meeting, Widseth Smith Nolting Engineer Craig Britton described how missing information on components of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is eluding them. Britton has been seeking maintenance manuals for the plant for more than six months. “Some components are lacking information, particularly the effluent filter bed at the end of the … [Read more...]