The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is happy to announce the Christmas schedule for the historic Lenora United Methodist Church located near Canton, in rural Fillmore County. Over the years people have come to worship and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Christmas at this historic pioneer church. This year the kerosene lamps will glow and the wood stove will radiate warmth on … [Read more...]
New date announced for Wreaths for the Fallen – December 14
WreathsForTheFallen.org will be honoring our nation’s fallen veterans at the Little Falls, Preston and the new Duluth veterans cemeteries. The addition of Preston and Duluth will require several hundred additional honor wreaths needed to honor our countries fallen veterans and their families at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries once again this year. Because of the … [Read more...]
PFA awards funding for four Minnesota cities Over $9.5 million will go to water infrastructure projects
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority today announced more than $9.5 million in awards for four Minnesota cities. Clear Lake, Frazee, Montrose and Waverly will all receive funding for water infrastructure projects. “Clean water is essential to the health of families, the growth of communities and the expansion of business in our state,” said Minnesota Governor … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre named Top-Rated Nonprofit
LANESBORO, MN—The Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro, Minn., is pleased to announce that the organization has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Commonweal is Southeast Minnesota’s only year-round professional, live theatre company and is currently celebrating its 31st year … [Read more...]
MiBroadband launches service to Fountain, Peterson and Spring Valley New local option for high-speed internet for homes, farms and businesses
Just over a year ago Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company, MiEnergy Cooperative and Spring Grove Communications revealed they were in the early stages of making high-speed internet a reality for underserved rural areas via fixed wireless broadband. Today they are pleased to announce the launch of MiBroadband in areas of Fountain, Peterson and Spring Valley. Fixed wireless … [Read more...]
Need for blood doesn’t stop for holidays – donors needed
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than one million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals are urged to give a lifesaving gift this holiday season by making an appointment to donate blood or platelets and help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient supply is available for patients throughout the holiday season. Those with type O blood are … [Read more...]
Two Greater Minnesota cities awarded infrastructure grants Funding will support infrastructure improvements in Bagley and Fairmont
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded $645,925 in grants to infrastructure projects in Greater Minnesota. The funding awarded from DEED’s Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program (BDPI) will go to projects in Bagley and Fairmont. “Keeping Minnesota’s water clean for future generations is a … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for child care start-up and expansion projects
OWATONNA, MN, December 3, 2019 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is currently accepting applications to support child care start-up and expansion projects. Child care centers and family child care programs in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible to apply. Requests of up to … [Read more...]
Flag donated to Park Lane Estates
Preston VFW Auxiliary recently donated a flag to Park Lane Estates. Pictured, left to right: Mary Munns, Lois Peterson, President DD Himli, Treasurer Roxie Knies, and Catherine Bakke. … [Read more...]
County to move forward with jail needs study
At the November 26 County Board meeting, the future of the county jail was again discussed. A contract with Tom Weber, independent contractor, to assist with a jail needs study was approved. The contract with the consultant/facilitator will run from December 1, 2019, to November 30, 2020. Sheriff John DeGeorge said we need someone during the needs study to ask the right … [Read more...]