On June 26, Juana Lashaun Walker, 20 of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Christopher A. Neisen. Walker is charged with Domestic Assault - By Strangulation. It is a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On or about June 25, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex in Spring Valley. Amidst a … [Read more...]
Goal exceeded by 5 at Harmony blood drive
Thank you to all the donors who contributed to the success of the bloodmobile held in Harmony on July 7, 2020. Despite the circumstances involved with the Covid-19 pandemic, we exceeded our goal of 48 by collecting 53 units of blood. There were 47 donors presenting with seven first-time donors. In addition to exceeding our goal, the following milestones were reached by local … [Read more...]
Kingsland preps for possible return to school
The Kingsland School Board held a regular meeting on July 20, via remote technology means, due to current social distancing guidelines. Board members were in attendance included Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader. Natasha Howard was absent. Also participating were Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Building & Grounds Director Jason … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Kiwanis Club seeking Citizen of the Year
The Kiwanis Club of Spring Valley is asking the community to nominate an outstanding person to be honored at its annual Citizen of the Year program to be held in the fall. The Kiwanis Citizen of the Year has been chosen by the club from nominations received from the public. Forms can be picked up at the Spring Valley City Hall starting August 1, and must be returned to them … [Read more...]
Rushford Village mulls old issues
The July 21 Rushford Village Council meeting was largely follow-up on previous issues, but the council did act on several related items. Zoning Superintendent Jon Pettit presented information at the July 7 meeting regarding two potential zoning violations at the Lind property, located at 29705 Highway 43 South. According to Pettit at the time, it was his belief that property … [Read more...]
Preston EDA, Housing Committee and Minnesota Housing Partnership working together
The Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) Housing Institute Round 7 will officially commence on July 28, 2020, with a synchronous online meeting starting at 2 p.m. central time. COVID-19 has created new circumstances, but local housing needs remain and in fact have been amplified in many rural MN communities. MHP is committed, more than ever, to provide the necessary support to … [Read more...]
Recycling 101: Illegal trash dumping
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator This has been a crazy year thus far, during the initial response to the pandemic when many business were closed, we observed many people doing some “quaran-cleaning.” We had an increase in the number of people we normally see each year and have met a lot of people for the first time. We have also seen an increase in the amount of … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Council allocates COVID-19 Relief Funds to Spring Grove Public Schools for needed technology
The regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council, July 21, 2020, held at the Fest building. Due to COVID-19, the public was able to dial in. All members of the Spring Grove City Council were in attendance: Sarah Schroeder, Karen Folstad, Travis Torgerson, Scott Solberg, and Chad Roland. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the … [Read more...]
Houston County WIC continues to provide support
Houston County WIC continues to provide nutrition education and benefits, however all WIC appointments will take place over the phone. If your economic situation or job status has changed, check the Minnesota WIC website for eligibility information. At Houston County, the health and well-being of our clients, colleagues and community are our top priority. Given the evolving … [Read more...]
Rural Fountain woman fighting breast cancer to be recipient of B&B Bowl’s “Pay it Forward” breakfast
Tara Hershberger always had a feeling that she would get cancer. Her mother had breast cancer when she was young and survived. Tara then did the BRCA gene test and did not have the breast cancer gene. She dealt with two episodes of melanoma, once when she was 29 and again when she was 30. But at the end of February she was diagnosed with stage three lobular carcinoma, the … [Read more...]