The 2020 graduates of Spring Grove High School celebrated the end of their high school years with commencement on August 7, 2020. Commencement speakers were, top left, Amelia Solum (valedictorian); top right, Jacine Johanningmeier (honor student); middle left, Elena Myrah (honor student); lower right, Alex Deters (salutatorian). Bottom photo, the final official moment was the … [Read more...]
23 Minnesota cities recognized as telecommuter-friendly communities
St. Paul – On August 7, Governor Tim Walz issued a proclamation congratulating 23 cities, townships and counties across Minnesota as telecommuter-friendly communities and declared August 7, 2020 as Telecommuter Forward! Day in the State of Minnesota. The communities commit to coordinating and partnering with broadband providers, realtors, economic development professionals, … [Read more...]
Rushford Village to push on continuing maintenance
As the time for 2021 budgeting and setting of public tax levies draws near, cities are buckling down on goals and priorities for the year. At the August 18 Rushford Village Council meeting, getting a grasp on the budget to determine those plans was key. “At some point and time we need to try to get together to talk about what we want and need to find a better understanding. … [Read more...]
The new Spring Grove water tower is up
Mayor Sarah Schroeder and Councilmembers Karen Folstad, Travis Torgerson, Scott Solberg, and Chad Roland were all in attendance at the August 18, 2020, regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council. The meeting was held in the Fest Building. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including Resolution … [Read more...]
R-P adopts return to school plan
After determinations for procedures and guidelines by the state, districts are beginning to roll out plans for the return to school for the 2020-2021 school year. Rushford-Peterson School District has been discussing the options for months and clear, concise state recommendations were expected, but are leaving the outlook, as Superintendent Jon Thompson noted, “Clear as … [Read more...]
Outhouse fire in rural Spring Valley
On Monday, August 17, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Spring Valley Fire Department was dispatched by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department to extinguish a fire at the Spring Valley Campground located about two miles east of Spring Valley, Minn., on County Road 8. There was an outhouse on fire and three picnic tables had been set ablaze. A suspect has been identified … [Read more...]
Request for Emergencey Services retiree names
As part of the Fillmore County Journal’s upcoming Emergency Services special section, we would like to honor those retiring from service to ambulance, fire and police departments between September 1, 2019, and August 31, 2020. Towns included in this September 7, 2020, section are Canton, Chatfield, Eitzen, Fountain, Grand Meadow, Harmony, Houston, Lanesboro, LeRoy, Mabel, … [Read more...]
Preston prioritizes use of CARES Act Funding
At the August 17 meeting of the Preston City Council, a list of possible uses were discussed for the city’s $100,127 distribution of CARES Act funds. The funds must be expended by November 15. The total amount of possible uses for COVID related expenses exceeded the amount of available funding. City staff compiled a list of possible uses. Ambulance equipment upgrades, … [Read more...]
2020 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
It is important that through-out the pandemic we give our youth the opportunity to continue learning, leading and showcasing their hard work. Shows were held as trailer shows and attendees were limited to volunteers, youth and parents. Health checks were done for every person who came onto the grounds and the number of people on the grounds were limited to under 250 people. … [Read more...]
2020 Fillmore County Fair livestock results
It is important that through-out the pandemic we give our youth the opportunity to continue learning, leading and showcasing their hard work. Shows were held as trailer shows and attendees were limited to volunteers, youth and parents. Health checks were done for every person who came onto the grounds and the number of people on the grounds were limited to under 250 people. … [Read more...]