Southeast Minnesota Together hosted a meeting on April 30 at the Chatfield Center for the Arts to discuss the creation of welcoming and inclusive communities. SE MN Together was created in 2015 to serve as a regional network of organizations and individuals developing strategies to address workforce shortage. Keynote speaker Allison Liuzzi, project director, Wilder … [Read more...]
Color for the Kids – Fun Run/Walk Celebrate moms and families on May 12
Come celebrate moms and families on May 12 at 3 p.m.! It all begins at Creekside Park in Rushford! Rushford-Peterson Royalty Peyton Hoiness and Faith Eide, along with the R-P Pageant Committee, have been busy planning for this fun-filled day! This service-project was spearheaded by the 2018 royalty and these young ladies brought it to fruition. Please consider joining in … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board rescinds two non-renewed teachers
The Chatfield School Board met on May 1, 2019, in the high school forum room. All board members were present as were Ed Harris, superintendent; Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; Karyl Lyons, business manager; Kristi Cook, technology integration specialist and Student Senate Representatives Jack Tuohy and Nathan Goldsmith. Kristi Cook, outgoing integration technology … [Read more...]
Fountain opts for for new wastewater plant monitoring
The City of Fountain has opted to go a new direction in relation to its wastewater treatment plant, approving moving forward with a three-year contract with MMS Environmental. The firm recently toured the facility and provided the city with a detailed proposal, which was reviewed at the Wednesday, May 1 council meeting. The plant was designated as non-compliant by Minnesota … [Read more...]
Spring Valley offers text alert system
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on April 22. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. Deb Zimmer said everyone is welcomed to sign up to receive text messages related to various Spring Valley city information. Those interested in Park … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central gets technology upgrades
Aaron Janssen reported that the new virtual trophy kiosks from GoToKiosk are presently being tested at the company before being shipped to the school. The kiosks will allow people to look up and view all of the school’s trophies without taking up all the floor space that traditional trophy cases do. One kiosk will be placed in each of the Fillmore Central buildings. Janssen … [Read more...]
SEMAC awards arts grants
On March 19, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 17 grants for a total of $67,256 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included seven Emerging grants for $17,456 and ten Advancing Artist grants for $49,800. SEMAC is the State Arts Board-designated granting authority for local/regional arts … [Read more...]
Open house April 30 in Chatfield for Hwy 52 paving project
The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday, April 30 in Chatfield to talk with the contractor and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to learn about the construction planned for Highway 52 from Marion through Chatfield that begins May 6, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Representatives of MnDOT will be available to answer questions and … [Read more...]
Semcac continues positive impact on communities
At the April 23 Fillmore County Board meeting, Lynn Mensink and Jim Wolter reported on the impact Semcac continues to have on the county. Commissioner Mitch Lentz was absent. Semcac has been providing services for 53 years, established as a private non-profit organization in 1966. It is the designated community action organization for seven counties: Dodge, Fillmore, … [Read more...]
Award-winning documentary Decoding the Driftless screening at Potter Auditorium
Chatfield, MN — Go on a wild ride of adventure above, on, and below the amazing Driftless Region with the screening of the award-winning documentary, Decoding the Driftless, coming to Potter Auditorium at Chatfield Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. The film soars over ancient, rugged bluffs, skims the surface of primordial rivers, ventures deep underground to … [Read more...]