The Fillmore County Discussion on Race (FCDoR) will be holding an observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Fillmore County Courthouse in Preston from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, January 18. The event is meant to be an open space for the public to discuss, speak and share messages of peace, hope and justice in this time of deep division. A table will be outside the courthouse … [Read more...]
Mabel cuts grace period to five days
Mabel’s City Council met on January 13. Terry Torkelson was absent, but the rest of the council was in attendance (Mayor James Westby, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels, and new member Cory Wilson). Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson, Brooke Harmening, and Jeff Rein. Wilson took the oath of office, as he replaces Gary Morken on the council. One agenda item that … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Economic Development Authority launches new website
The Spring Valley community has a new website to help promote life in Spring Valley and offer connections, tools, and resources for local businesses and organizations. The Spring Valley Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced the launch of its new EDA website, springvalleyeda.org, Monday, January 11, 2021. The new website offers a variety of tools and resources for both … [Read more...]
Elected officials sworn in at Eitzen’s first city council meeting of 2021
Councilmembers in attendance included Mayor Jeff Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, and Doug Meyer. Absent was Councilmember Mitch Luttchens. Staff in attendance: City Clerk, Steve Schuldt. Guests in attendance: Larry Nieling, local business owner; and Charlene Selbee, Fillmore County Journal. Mayor Jeff Adamson called the January 12, 2021, regular meeting of the Eitzen … [Read more...]
Fountain brings in new council
New Councilor Colleen Foehrenbacher, returning Councilors David Gudmundson and Terry Hanson, and Mayor Jim Schott were all sworn in at the January 6 meeting. Annual designations will remain the same with First State Bank as official depository, Frederick Suhler as attorney, and Fillmore County Journal as official newspaper. Mayor Jim Schott will move off his position with the … [Read more...]
USPS mail delivery challenged with COVID
The past couple months have been quite challenging for the United States Postal Service, which is apparent by the delays in mail delivery. On January 2, 2021, my wife and I received a piece of mail from our insurance company that was mailed on December 1, 2020. It took just a little over one month to arrive in our mailbox. This has become more common for many people … [Read more...]
Kingsland addresses COVID challenges
Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on January 4. New board members Pamela Freet and Gwen Howard were sworn in. The meeting began with the board’s annual organizational meeting. Jackie Horsman will continue as board chair, Maranda Emig will be vice chair, Kyle Rader well serve as clerk, and Natasha Howard will be treasurer. The board also voted on a slate of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County authorizes county relief funding program for local businesses and nonprofits
PRESTON, MN - Fillmore County businesses affected by COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for Business Relief Grants of up to $10,000 beginning January 6. The Fillmore County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday, January 5, to approve $415,000 in relief funding to Fillmore County businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were made available to Fillmore County by … [Read more...]
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in Houston County
Commissioners present at the first commission meeting of 2021 were: Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Chairperson pro tem, Allison Wagner, board clerk, called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Congratulations to Robert Burns and Greg Myhre on their election as the County’s Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The Board approved the agenda as … [Read more...]
Red Cross teams with NFL to urge blood and plasma donation during National Blood Donor Month
Give blood now and earn a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVI The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. Right now, more donors are needed to help … [Read more...]