Lanesboro Arts presents “Anthropocene,” an exhibition featuring artwork from ceramicist Glynnis Lessing. This show is open and runs through October 18, 2020. This gallery exhibition features ceramic works by Glynnis Lessing, exploring the artist’s perspectives on how animals adapt to an environment altered by the human species during the Anthropocene geological age (defined by … [Read more...]
Stone Church and St. Peter’s Cemetery Association raising funds through garage sale
Stone Church and St. Peter’s Cemetery Association are planning a fundraising garage sale to cover the expense of lawn care and surveying the grounds. All members of the cemeteries are invited to participate by donating items to sell and volunteering their time. Also, cash donations are welcome. Our goal is $12,000. The garage sale is planned for two days, Friday, September … [Read more...]
A band called Trouble Shooter: Local kids, local band, make very good
It’s not unusual for junior high kids to play around with guitars and drums and to think about being musicians. Some even dream about forming their own band some day. If you didn’t do that yourself, you probably remember classmates who did. Fun stuff, kid stuff. What’s very unusual — “extraordinary” is more like it — is for a group of kids like that to actually pull it off. To … [Read more...]
To the people of Fillmore County, from your Sheriff…
By John DeGeorge Fillmore County Sheriff “It’s good to work in Fillmore County.” It’s never been unusual to hear that from one of our deputies, but over the past few months, I’ve sure heard it a lot more. Every year at this time, the Fillmore County Journal recognizes our area first responders with a special section. Jason Sethre asked me if there was something I … [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...]
Fillmore County trims 2021 preliminary budget numbers
At their last meeting, the Fillmore County Board directed County Administrator Bobbie Hillery to trim early numbers for the proposed 2021 budget from an increase of 6.53% to an increase of around 3%. The budget proposed this day, September 1, with additional suggested cuts shows a levy increase of 2.94%. Commissioner Mitch Lentz participated via WebEx. The reductions total … [Read more...]
Fountain seeks reimbursement from DNR; hits roadblock
Mayor Jim Schott remembers when the city first entered into an agreement with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for cost-sharing related to the trailhead facilities, in particular the restroom. The city’s been vocal about having not received any supplies or funding for them and just recently the council suggested the seeking of reimbursement for some of the costs. At … [Read more...]
Ostrander considers social media presence
The Ostrander City Council met on September 1, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). There was discussion that some citizens have suggested the city have a presence on social media, such as Facebook, as a way for citizens to stay informed of city news and events. Stephanie Start … [Read more...]
Don’t become a victim of the grandparent phone scam
The grandparent phone scam is the original phone scam to grandparents from scammers pretending to be their grandchild or a friend in need trying to solicit funds from unsuspecting victims. Imagine receiving a telephone call that your grandchild has been in a car accident or is incarcerated in a foreign jail and immediately needs your help. The success of this type of phone … [Read more...]
Fillmore County authorized CARES Act Funding for local small business relief grants
Fillmore County businesses affected by COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for Small Business Relief Grants of up to $10,000 beginning, Tuesday, September 1. The Fillmore County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday, August 25, to make $500,000 of Fillmore County CARES Act funding available to assist small businesses in Fillmore County with costs associated with COVID-19 … [Read more...]