The Fillmore County Planning Commission held two public hearings to consider conditional use permit applications at their September 24 meeting. Jonathan and Kathryn Schroeder, section 18 Pilot Mound Township, applied for a CUP to build a non-agricultural recreational pond on their property. A CUP is required per ordinance, section 604.03 (18) for non-agricultural ponds. Mark … [Read more...]
Houston County CARES Business Relief Grant still accepting applications
The Houston County Board of Commissioners have allocated $1,130,000 of County CARES Act funds to disburse to small businesses (50 or fewer employees and $5m or less in annual revenue) in the form of an economic support grant. La Crescent township will also be allocating funds towards this program. One hundred twenty-six applications were received in the first round of grant … [Read more...]
Preston Emergency Service receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Recognition Award
PRESTON, MN September 23, 2020 — Preston Emergency Service has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart … [Read more...]
Fillmore County teen selected as State Ambassador
By Pailey Gordon Eleven years of hard work has led Eve Grabau to become a 4-H State Ambassador. Starting at six years old, Eve has found her love for 4-H and the people involved in 4-H. Eve participates in many categories, but her favorites are crafts, static and livestock demonstrations, fine arts, and the rabbit project. Eve also loves county and state fair, working with … [Read more...]
2020 Fillmore County State Fair results
Beef Breeding Heifer - Red Angus, Registered Summer Yearling: Jens Lind - 1st, Showmanship - Award of Excellence - Beef Breeding Heifer - Red Angus, Registered Junior Yearling: Hans Lind - 2nd, Reserve Champion Red Angus Breeding Heifer Breeding Heifer - Hereford, Registered Junior Yearling: Tar Tut, 2nd, Reserve Champion Hereford Breeding Heifer, Showmanship - Award of … [Read more...]
2020 Houston County State Fair results
Beef Cow and Calf - Commercial: Cory Scanlan, 1st, Champion Commercial Cow/Calf, Brownsville Wildcats Dairy Steer, Crossbred Division: Cory Scanlan, 1st, Reserve Champion Crossbred Dairy Steer, Brownsville Wildcats; Jenna Scanlan, 2nd, Brownsville Wildcats Market Beef: Steer - Hereford, Registered: Leo Privet, 2nd, Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, Showmanship - Award of … [Read more...]
Happy 100th Anniversary, Houston County 4-H Clubs
Houston County’s 4-H clubs are celebrating the county’s 4-H program’s 100th anniversary this year. Houston County claims 100 4-H clubs in 100 years. Further, at one time, there were approximately 30 clubs in Houston County with 800 members. Each year 4-H clubs submit their Treasurer book, Secretary book, and Historian book, which are evaluated by Extension’s award committee. … [Read more...]
Four-way stop installation planned in Spring Valley at Hwy 63-16 intersection
Motorists using the intersection of Hwys 63 and 16 in Spring Valley will soon encounter a new four-way stop, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The signs being installed will include flashing LED lights around the signs, which will be placed in each direction. The intersection includes Hwy 63/16 to the west, Fillmore County Road 1 to the north, Hwy 16 … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Early Care and Education Wrap Around Grants
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), is currently accepting applications for its Early Care and Education Wrap Around Grant program. This special grant program will help fund early care and education wrap around services for children birth to age eight from underserved populations impacted by the … [Read more...]
Eight Minnesota schools receive National Blue Ribbon School Honors
September 24, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized eight Minnesota schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “Congratulations to this year’s National Blue Ribbon School awardees,” said Secretary DeVos. “It’s a … [Read more...]