On August 16, 17, and 18, Canton, Minn., will kick off its 140th Canton Day Off Event. Among the highlights will be a Special Pictorial Postmark marking the event. USPS Clerk Vickie Olson will emcee the pictorial cancelation ceremony. Canton American Legion Member Donald “Butch” Helgeson will speak on behalf of the Canton community. Canton Postmaster Penne Steinhorst … [Read more...]
Rushford Village talks water woes and road repairs
By now, it’s no secret that Rushford Village is looking at making some serious changes to South Rushford to mitigate water problems that have plagued the area this year. The council has been discussing the issues and possible solutions since 2016. The area is considered rural street type, without gutters and storm drains, and has a system of culverts and ditches in place to … [Read more...]
2019 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
Horse Related Champion, Grace Boelter; Reserve Champion, Lauren Olson Community Pride Champion, Bloomfield Clvoerleaves; Reserve Champion, Mabel Busy Bees Club History Champion, Bloomfield Cloverleaves Aerospace Champion, Andrew Eickhoff Bicycle Champion, Paul Mettler Cat Champion, Lynsey Ruen Child & Family Development Champion, Ella … [Read more...]
Amdahl Avenue dedicated in Lanesboro
A very touching dedication ceremony took place in Lanesboro, Minn., on Saturday, August 3, 2019, as the City of Lanesboro dedicated the road leading to the softball field as Amdahl Avenue, in posthumous recognition of Orval and Marie Amdahl, who were cornerstones of the community for many years. The softball field was recently spruced up by a group of residents and the school … [Read more...]
2019 Fillmore County Fair livestock results
Beef Dairy Steer: Champion, Payton Guenther; Reserve Champion, Alison Freese Prospect Dairy Steer: Champion, Emarie Jacobson; Reserve Champion, Avalon Jacobson Dairy Steer Senior Showmanship: Champion, Alison Freese; Reserve Champion, Payton Guenther Dairy Steer Intermediate Showmanship: Champion, Emma Rowen; Reserve Champion, Zachary Reiland Dairy Steer Junior … [Read more...]
Isle of Dreams Event Center a great local option
When you are in search of a venue for your next large event you need look no further than the Isle of Dreams Event Center near Spring Valley, Minn., to meet your expectations. “This has been a dream of mine for a long time,” says owner Linnea Weiser. She always wanted to do something in the event center business, where she could offer a top notch location and a warm and … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central fifth grade teachers prep take-home science backpacks
Fillmore Central fifth grade teacher Angie Kennedy first got the idea for her take-home science backpacks when her own children were in preschool. The kids were able to check out a backpack that had a book and small activity in it to take home once a week, which they really enjoyed. “And I thought, why can’t I increase the educational value all the way up to fifth grade?” … [Read more...]
Hummel contested hearing set for October 7
An Omnibus Rule 8 hearing was held on July 29 at 9 a.m. in Preston regarding charges against Fifth Sun Gardens, which is owned and operated by Luis Hummel of rural Lanesboro. Fifth Sun Gardens has operated as an industrial hemp farm, under a pilot program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The charges, which include a misdemeanor and two felonies, resulted … [Read more...]
Emergency blood shortage: $5 Amazon gift card for those who help
ST. PAUL, MN, July 29, 2019 — To help address the current emergency blood shortage, all who come to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross now through August 29 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Currently, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can … [Read more...]
Arlin Falck Foundation now accepting grant applications
Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...]