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...]
Hunting never gets old
John Finke, Cherry Grove, Minn., had a successful hunt Saturday, November 9, 2019. John has hunted over the years and has harvested several deer. It is always an exciting hunt when you come home with a deer! This year was an especially special time, as John is 89 years old and had to walk a little slower and try a little harder to bring a deer home. Jon East accompanied … [Read more...]
Christmas in Fillmore County is a good way to give locally
As the name would suggest, Christmas in Fillmore County is an annual giving program that’s been helping needy citizens of the county for over 30 years. Recently, Samantha Payne (Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development) and Lynn Mensink (Outreach Case Manager, Semcac) sat down to tell about the program, and its history. Mensink stated, “The Rural Concerns Taskforce … [Read more...]
“Joy to the World” Christmas Music Open House at Faith Church, Spring Valley
There will be a festive Christmas Open House on December 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. We will celebrate the sounds of Christmas by singing, piano music, handbell ringing, and other instrumental groups! It will be uplifting and fun! Christmas treats will be served in the fellowship hall area. There is no cost for this happy Christmas … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2019 charity drive
The 2019 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. The total for Community Chest funds was $5,735, similar to last year’s total. Of this, $5,600 was distributed, with $150 going for expenses and $35 to cover any additional expenses. Proceeds from the Drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds to organizations went … [Read more...]