CHATFIELD, MN - No-till and cover crops will be the focus of a Land Stewardship Project (LSP) Zoom event Friday, August 14, from 1-2:30 p.m. Join the event 10 minutes before 1 p.m. for music and social time. All Zoom experience levels are welcome and guidance to using the platform will be given in the first 10 minutes of the program. The event is free, but registration is … [Read more...]
Wykoff blood drive rescheduled
Wykoff Community and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! To thank donors for making time to donate August 1 - September 3, we’ll send all donors who come to donate a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email courtesy of our partners at Amazon. The Wykoff Community blood drive has been … [Read more...]
About 20,000 SNAP and cash assistance recipients must renew applications in August to receive benefits
July 23, 2020 — More than 20,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Minnesota Family Investment Program recipients must renew their applications in August to ensure they receive their benefits for September onward, unless the federal government allows Minnesota continued flexibility in how the benefits are administered. The Minnesota Department of Human Services … [Read more...]
Kingsland works on back-to-school plan
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” meeting on August 3, via remote technology means, due to current social distancing guidelines. All board members were in attendance (Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich and Principal Scott Klavetter. During these “work sessions,” … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: There are way too many other drivers on their cell phones calling or texting. Why don’t you enforce these laws? We never hear about it. Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies have been, and will continue to be actively involved in Distracted Driving and Hands-Free enforcement campaigns throughout Minnesota. As a matter of fact, during … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On July 6, Ted John Lord, 60, and Angela Marie Chamberlain, 43, both of Prosper, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Each is charged with Drugs - 3rd Degree - Possess 10 Grams or More a Narcotic Drug Other Than Heroin, and Drugs - Store Meth Paraphernalia in the Presence of a Child or Vulnerable Adult. Each are the felonies, the first carrying a maximum … [Read more...]
COVID related matters and 2021 budgets
Fillmore County Commissioners listened to six department heads review their proposed 2021 budgets at the July 28 board meeting. COVID-19 shared the spotlight. The county’s emergency declaration was extended to September 1. COVID related issues came up during citizens input, the upcoming election discussion, letter of support for swine farmers, and drop off issues at the … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: Can a vehicle with a Minnesota collector plate be driven legally in other states? Answer: The general rule is states honor the registered vehicle and registration laws from the state the vehicle is registered. So as long as you’re legal in Minnesota you will be fine on your drive to Arizona. There are several different requirements for “collector” license … [Read more...]
Blood donors needed to keep supply strong as pandemic continues
Though this summer may feel different than summers past, one thing remains constant: The need for blood donations to help save lives. The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the country have stepped up to help … [Read more...]
Fillmore County businesses make a difficult decision in lieu of the July 25 Executive Order 20-81
The latest COVID-19 Executive Order 20-81 to come down from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s office has made it difficult for four Fillmore County businesses to continue business as usual. With only three days to prepare, the Harmony Gardens and Floral indoor gift shop, Home Sweet Home Café and Cakery, Burdey’s Café, and The Sweet Shop and Sandwich Shoppe made the emotionally … [Read more...]