The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed in 2019 five species of weeds on the state’s Noxious Weed Prohibited Eradicate List for the first time in eight counties. Weeds categorized as Prohibited Eradicate are the worst types of weeds. The law requires species on this list to have all above- and below-ground plant parts destroyed because the weeds may be … [Read more...]
Lanesboro fills empty school board seat
At the January 23 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Sarah Peterson was sworn in as the newest member of the board. Peterson will fill the empty seat until the next election. Dave Lawstuen was elected as the board chair, Steve Snyder as the vice chair, Chris Troendle as the clerk, and Steve Storhoff as the treasurer. The board meetings will continue to be held on the third … [Read more...]
Waterway repairs and park proposals
The Chatfield City Council meeting held on January 27 was unusually brief. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Brian Burkholder informed the council that Union St. waterway repairs will need to be done before April 15, as per the Department of Natural Resources rules. The work is necessary because of damages sustained during the June 27 flooding event. Cost for the waterway … [Read more...]
Preliminary reports: four of eight fire deaths this year likely smoking related State fire marshal asking Minnesotans to follow smoking tips
Following four fire deaths since January 9, that appear to be smoking related, State Fire Marshal Jim Smith is asking Minnesotans who smoke to follow some important safety tips, and families to talk to loved ones who smoke about its fire-related dangers. Eight people died in fires between January 9-23. Four of these fatalities this month are likely smoking related, according … [Read more...]
Andrzej Zalasinski, executive director of Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, recipient of the National Institute Scholarship, completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Andrzej (ahn-jay) Zalasinski, executive director of the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Lanesboro, Minn., has been awarded a National Institute Scholarship and has recently completed his first year at Institute … [Read more...]
Southeast Partnership now accepting proposals for community projects
ROCHESTER, MN, January 1, 2020 — Southeast Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen their community can now apply for partnership support from the University of Minnesota Extension Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southeast RSDP). Southeast RSDP supports local innovation by connecting community ideas to University of Minnesota knowledge and seed … [Read more...]
Rushford Village approves solar array permitting; deal negotiations still to come
In a discussion now months long, the City of Rushford Village is cautiously considering options related to a proposed solar array. The request for the $3.3 million, one megawatt array is being put forward by OneEnergy Renewables in partnership with MiEnergy. The council officially approved the permitting request January 27. “Our membership has been demanding more … [Read more...]
AcenTek brings facility up to date with its service
By Kirsten Zoellner In the 1950s, the cusp of new technology in Fillmore and Houston Counties was telephone service. While available, it was limited, until Fillmore County Telephone Cooperative began acquiring small companies in each city and building service through access lines stretching across the countryside. Fast forward 70 years and that company, now AcenTek, is once … [Read more...]
Whalan resort opens Rustic Hearth Event Center
Cedar Valley Resort is easily one of the most well-rounded, breathtaking resorts in the county. Situated in the valley beneath the Root River bluffs, the family-owned resort is nearing the end of its second decade of business. Operated by Larry and Sheryl Johson and their daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and John Smith, it sits nestled into the original 40 acres owned by … [Read more...]
Frame it up: custom shop opens in Rushford
Hanging a piece of art or portrait of a loved involves the right colors, lines, location, and overall aesthetic. Why would you give any less consideration to what goes in to having it displayed? The popularity of custom framing is increasing as art lovers and do-it-yourself home decorators have learned that it’s not just enhancing the artwork, but really making it their own. … [Read more...]