The regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council was called to order at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8. Present were council members Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, Mitch Luttchens and Mitch Lange, along with Mayor Jeff Adamson. City Clerk Steve Schuldt was also in attendance. The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes from the June 10 meeting, and … [Read more...]
Root River Antique Engine & Tractor Show: A Living History Museum
The 43rd Annual Root River Antique Engine & Tractor Show, an outdoor living history museum, will take place from July 18-20 in Spring Valley, Minn. Gates will open at 7 a.m. all three days. The Root River Antique Historical Power Assocation Inc. invites readers of the Fillmore County Journal to “Experience the rich history of antique farming and agriculture equipment at … [Read more...]
Peterson to Install No Parking Signs
At the July 9 Peterson City Council meeting, Councilor Gail Boyum asked the city to post some no parking signs on the street past the museum and the memorial garden. In the past, guests at Geneva’s Hideaway parked next to the lodging. Now some people have been parking regularly on Centennial Street alongside the museum and memorial garden. As a result, the view of the newly … [Read more...]
Labor and Industry Announces 2025 Youth Skills Training Grant Recipients
Seventeen partnerships across Minnesota will receive funding to develop and expand programs to offer meaningful career exposure and paid work experience for students 16 years of age and older. The grants are part of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI) Youth Skills Training (YST) program that was signed into law in 2017 with bipartisan support to create and … [Read more...]
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Awards $345,985 in Organizational Grants To Support Arts Programming Across Southeastern Minnesota
ROCHESTER, MN – On May 13, 2025, the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) Board of Directors announced the awarding of $345,985 in arts programming grants to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Southeastern Minnesota. These grants will support diverse arts and cultural programming and strengthen creative communities across the region. The funding includes: … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Approves Three-Year Contract with LELS
The county has been in contract negotiations with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) for a few months. At the July 1 meeting of the county board a three-year union contract was approved pending the union’s approval. Bobbie Hillery, county administrator, and Lindsi Engle, human resource officer, met with the LELS team with input from David Drown & Associates to … [Read more...]
Village Audited; Wades Through Public Works Items
At the July 1 meeting, the Rushford Village Council welcomed Bill Sherry from Engleson & Associates. Sherry presented the summary findings of the 2024 audit. The village was issued a clean audit. Limited segregation of duties was noted as a risk, as is noted annually. “There’s not a whole lot going on,” said Sherry. Total cash and investments increased $100,000 last … [Read more...]
Emergency Resolution Approved After June 25 Storms Caused Over $120K in Damage
Chairman Eric Johnson called the July 1 regular meeting of the Houston County Commission to order at 9 a.m. All commissioners present at the July 1 meeting: District 1 - Cindy Wright, District 2 - Eric Johnson, District 3 - Kurt Zehnder, District 4 - Bob Schuldt, and District 5 - Greg Myhre. During the meeting, Houston County Emergency Management Director Mark Olson … [Read more...]
Rushford Days Offers Fun for All Ages, July 16-20
No need to rush to Rushford, Minn., for Rushford Days, happening July 16-20, there’s plenty for all ages to do and enjoy. “Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating Rushford Days 2025. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing these unforgettable experiences together!” exclaimed organizer Jennifer Feine. Collectible pinback buttons can be purchased in advance for … [Read more...]
R-P School Waiting for Clarification on Building Financing
The June 23 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting had a certification of the proposed building referendum on the agenda. This certification needed to be sent to the state for review and approval. Last week a question concerning whether a daycare addition would qualify for the disaster relief funding from MDE came up. R-P has an email from an MDE official stating that it would … [Read more...]