The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 154 Minnesota farms as 2020 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. The families receive a commemorative sign and a certificate signed by Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Tim Walz. Earning … [Read more...]
Chatfield purchases bulk water sales machine
The Chatfield City Council again met via Webex for their April 27 meeting. Brian Burkholder, Public Works, said two bids had been submitted for the purchase of a bulk water sales machine. The installation of the machine on the front of the public works building will allow the purchase of water with coins, debit card, or by setting up an account with city hall; account … [Read more...]
Root River Trail Towns cancels annual 60-Mile Garage Sale
Root River Trail Towns was planning its sixth consecutive 60-Mile Garage Sale on June 19-20, but concerns due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus have forced its cancellation. The garage sales usually take place in the nine towns along the Root River State Trail, as well as locations in between. Trail Towns President, Gabby Kinneberg, said, “The 60-Mile Garage Sale has … [Read more...]
COVID-19 strands missionary in Honduras
When Bonnie Davids traveled to the Nueva Esperanza, or New Hope school, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, for a mission trip, the Preston native had no reason to expect that it would be any different from her previous visits. This was Davids’ seventh mission trip to the school, and she was looking forward to ministering to the students and their families again. She arrived in Honduras … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council plans for the summer
Due to COVID-19, the regular April 21, 2020, Spring Grove City Council meeting was held remotely via Zoom to comply with social distancing policies and practices. Consent agenda items approved included the March 17 minutes, payment of monthly bills, plus Resolution 20-21 Authorizing Bank Signers, Resolution 20-22 Authorizing Transfer of Funds, Resolution 20-23 Accepting Gift … [Read more...]
Whalan looks at solution to city clerk position
After being without a city clerk for some time, and having interviewed several qualified candidates to fill the position, the City of Whalan may have found a way to solve their problem thanks to the City of Lanesboro and Michele Peterson, who has taken over the duties of the city clerk/administrator for the City of Whalan. Peterson began working with the City of Whalan in early … [Read more...]
Kingsland handling uncertainties during pandemic
On April 20, the Kingsland School Board held a regular meeting, with Superintendent Jim Hecimovich and board chair Jackie Horsman in the Elementary Conference Room. Other members and staff attended remotely, via electronic means (Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader, as well as Principal Scott Klavetter, and Building and Grounds Director … [Read more...]
Fillmore County still seeking donations for COVID-19 response
Fillmore County Public Health is still accepting sewn masks, sewn gowns, and sewing materials to address COVID-19 response needs. The goal is to obtain 5,000 sewn masks and 500 sewn gowns. As of April 18, 617 masks and 11 gowns have been donated and distributed to areas of community need. Sewing materials accepted include cotton cloth and elastic. See the Fillmore County … [Read more...]
Rushford Fire Department will help celebrate your child’s birthday
Rushford Fire Department understands during these unprecedented times, our children are making sacrifices as well. Your child’s birthday means a lot to him/her, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, no school, social distancing and no groups larger than 10 has put a hault to such fun with friends and classmates! We want to help make his/her day extra special! If your child … [Read more...]
DEED extends Unemployment Insurance
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today that the agency has fully implemented the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provides a 13 week extension of unemployment benefits for eligible applications. PEUC was authorized by Congress in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which … [Read more...]