By Doug Keene Resource Conservation Technician Change in weather patterns and the lack of conservation practices, heavy rains have caused excessive water runoff and soil erosion. We have seen increased interest for conservation practices such as contour farming, no-till, grassed waterways, terraces, grade stabilization structures and cover crops. Contact your … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Public Health hosts Healthy Bluff Country Summit
Fillmore County Public Health recently hosted the Healthy Bluff Country Summit on January 28 and 30 at the Fillmore County Office Building. Health Educator Brenda Pohlman and Director of Nursing for Public Health Jessica Erickson led the Summit. The purpose of the event was to discuss the current and future state of health in Fillmore County and provide information for the … [Read more...]
LPU member threatens resignation over wastewater treatment plan project
Lanesboro Public Utilities Commission member Don Bell read a letter to the council stating his ongoing opposition to the wastewater treatment plant project. “There have been a lot of missed opportunities and bad decisions,” he said, adding that the city has been warned by both the DNR and FEMA not to build the plant in a flood plain as planned. “We have a collective … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board reaches tentative contract agreement with teachers
The following board members were present at the February 5, 2020, Chatfield School Board meeting: Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey. Scott Backer was absent. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson, Krista O’Connor, business manager; Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant, and student senate … [Read more...]
Ostrander well issues to be repaired
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on February 4, the council heard details on issues related to the city’s wells. Brian Malm, Chief Engineer at Bolton & Menk, informed the council that, “We had a couple issues on the well and well house project… During operation, we’re having some issues with fluoride… In the investigation, we discovered there was sand building up … [Read more...]
Rushford Village gives green light to solar project land lease
Having approved the required permitting at the January 28 council meeting, the City of Rushford Village formally consented to a 26-year land lease with OneEnergy Resources. The lease of up to three acres of city-owned land is expressly for the purpose of housing a portion of a $3.3 million, one-megawatt solar array system. The project is in partnership with MiEnergy. For … [Read more...]
Preston creates rehab loan fund
Preston EDA recommended the city council create a loan fund to rehab and create apartments in existing buildings in the city. The recommendation was considered at the February 3 meeting. Small city block grant program loan repayments are being collected into the 274 account and they will make up this loan fund. City Administrator Joe Hoffman said he was excited about the … [Read more...]
Legislators hear county priorities
Senator Jeremy Miller and Representative Greg Davids listened to Fillmore County department heads as they reviewed their legislative priorities for the 2020 session at the February 4 County Board meeting. County Administrator Bobbie Vickerman started by thanking the legislators for their support in 2017 to add additional dollars to the County Program Aid program. The formula … [Read more...]
“Here Ye – Hear Ye” – The Cherry Grove Basement Ladies invite you!
Please save the date of February 15 at 11 a.m. at the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church to experience the famous Cherry Grove Basement Ladies in their one act presentation of Here Ye – Hear Ye. Following the dramatic presentation, there will be a soup luncheon, bake sale and live auction! EVERYONE INVITED AND WELCOME! This will be a fun and happy morning at the Cherry … [Read more...]
Rep. Davids annouces state grant for Harmony
State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the City of Harmony has been awarded a Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Program Grant for its industrial park. “This is outstanding news for Harmony, and I commend the city and state officials who worked together to make this grant happen,” Davids said. Minnesota’s … [Read more...]