Lanesboro Arts is pleased to announce an opportunity for emerging visual artists to display their work in a professional gallery setting at Lanesboro Arts during winter 2020. Applications are due December 2, 2019, for the Emerging Artist Exhibition, which will showcase a body of work from two to three emerging artists from throughout the country. Lanesboro Arts defines … [Read more...]
Preston concern with Highway 52 speed limit
At the November 18 meeting of the Preston City Council, the recent increase of the speed limit to 60 mph north and south of Preston was discussed. Councilman Charles Sparks was absent. City Administrator Joe Hoffman noted MnDOT had conducted a speed study in 2010. MnDOT sets speed limits according to what drivers are actually driving. It is the free flow speed that drivers … [Read more...]
Preston Area Chamber of Commerce to dedicate Christmas tree in memory of local veteran
PRESTON, MN, November 21, 2019 – On Sunday, December 1, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate this year’s Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Jim Pickett, a former Preston area resident who was an active volunteer in the Preston community. The ceremony will be held in front of Preston City Hall, and will begin at approximately 1 p.m. Pickett loved Preston and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Public Health offers flu shots
Fillmore County Public Health has a limited quantity of flu shots available. We invite you to a flu shot clinic at 902 Houston Street, NW in Preston on Wednesday, November 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Lower Level – Room 108) Vaccine cost ranges from $35 to $60 depending upon the type given. Fillmore County Public Health has flu shots available for everyone age six months and … [Read more...]
Annual Owl Festival Kids’ Art Contest is in full swing
Is there a child you know that has an artistic side that needs to be unleashed? Well, by January 15, 2020, that child could be a part of the International Kids’ Owl Art Contest! In this contest, children can use their imagination to make two-dimensional creations, with owls as the main subject! The contest started around 2004 for the Festival of Owls at the International Owl … [Read more...]
Legislative Advisory Commission approves federal grant funding for new veterans home in Preston
On Tuesday, November 19, members of the Minnesota Legislative Advisory Commission sent a letter to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans approving the agency’s plans to spend pending federal grant funds for the construction of veterans homes in Preston, Bemidji, and Montevideo. Per state law, the Legislative Advisory Commission is authorized to review … [Read more...]
Peterson approves partial forgiveness on vehicle fines for 2019
It’s been a year-long learning curve for Peterson and its nuisance vehicle ordinance. Initially passed in November 2018, the ordinance went into effect in January in an effort to give residents time to comply with standards. At the October meeting, the council voted in favor of 50% fine forgiveness for previous cited properties, following complaints, but that forgiveness … [Read more...]
Former Canton City Clerk/Treasurer’s criminal charges brought to light
Canton City Council had a pretty interesting meeting on November 13, with all council members in attendance. Two main topics were on the table for discussion. Once again, nuisance properties are one of the most talked about topics and the other was about criminal charges brought against Lolly Melander. On the topic of nuisance properties, Danny Whalen was at the courthouse … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Housing Study
EDA Director Marty Walsh summarized the recently completed Fillmore County Housing Study at the county board’s November 12 meeting. Maxfield Research and Consulting, LLC prepared the housing study analysis. It concludes with recommendations on the types of housing needed in the county, both now and in the future. The summary begins with an analysis of the county’s … [Read more...]
Whalan Council imposes unpaid administrative leave
The City of Whalan held a special city council meeting on November 12, in which the first part of the meeting was closed to the public. According to Terry Chiglo, City Attorney for Whalan, the reason the initial part of the meeting was closed to the public was “for the preliminary consideration of allegations and/or charges pending against a person subject to the City of … [Read more...]