FOUNTAIN, MN — Interseeding cover crops, grazing and planting corn in 60” rows will be the exciting topics covered during a Land Stewardship Project (LSP) Zoom event Thursday, September 10, from 10-11:30 a.m. Join the event 10 minutes prior to 10 a.m. for music and social time. All Zoom experience levels are welcome and guidance to using the platform will be given in the first … [Read more...]
Calling all beef producers to take a brief survey
The University of Minnesota and Minnesota Beef Council are collaborating on an overview study mapping the pathways Minnesota beef cattle travel from birth to finish. The study will provide a foundational overview by documenting and describing the farm-to-feedlot pathways currently being utilized by Minnesota beef producers. “Our team needs producer knowledge and experience … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants; Deadline September 30, 2020
LANESBORO, MN, August 17, 2020 - 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 … [Read more...]
COVID-19 update as of August 27, 2020
Since worldwide tracking of COVID-19 began on January 23, 2020, there have been 24,011,502 total cases (up from 22,427,054 a week ago) with 821,909 fatalities (up from 788,015 a week ago) — 3.42% of total cases (down from 3.51% a week ago). In the United States, there have been 5,899,331 total cases (up from 5,605,858 a week ago) resulting in 181,791 deaths (up from 174,963 … [Read more...]
A fitting memorial to Brett
Teri and Brett Jarland shared a love of golf, and of spending time with friends and family. In fact, when they were married in 2003, their wedding reception was held at Harmony Golf Course, and they included a golf outing in their festivities. Brett was diagnosed with cancer, and eventually received services from Mayo Hospice, which Teri said was “wonderful.” When Brett … [Read more...]
Fillmore County approves CARES Act Funding for local small business relief
An amount of $500,000 of the county’s CARES Act funding will be available to small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. At the August 25 meeting, the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners gave its approval to release the business grant application form for Economic Development relief grants of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses. The grants are to be used for costs … [Read more...]
Chatfield upgrades telephone system and police radios
Upgrades to some of the city’s communication systems were on the August 24 agenda of the Chatfield City Council. Police Chief Shane Fox noted that the 10-year-old 800 MHz portable radios that officers are using are outdated. Motorola quit manufacturing the current radios in 2017 and ended support for them in 2018. Fox proposed the purchase of five Motorola APX 6000 portables … [Read more...]
Third winner of the summer
Kandice Hammel of Dorchester, Iowa, stood next to her brand new kayak that she won from a recent drawing. On July 31, 2020, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the third prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 35 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will … [Read more...]
Convoy 2020 version
It was August 15, just after noon, and the weather could not have been finer, And the trucks were thicker than bugs on a bumper, lined up around Sarah’s Diner. With no bears in sight, they started to roll, half a mile outta Canty-town, With plenty of time, they were doing fine, no need to put the hammer down! By the time they rolled into Harmony, there were … [Read more...]
Glasoe and Meighen – local women involved in the 19th Amendment
By Wanda Hanson wanda@fillmorecountyjournal.com One hundred years ago, on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment went into effect. The MNHS (Minnesota Historical Society) will host an online exhibit called “Votes for Women” beginning August 26. This exhibit will feature the stories of more than 40 Minnesota women involved at the time including Harriet Bishop, Julia Stearns, … [Read more...]