If you play an instrument and would like to join a vibrant community band, you are hereby invited to join the Chatfield Brass (and woodwind) Band. Rehearsals have begun and are on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Chatfield Elementary School band room. Prospective members are encouraged to visit and join at any time. Instrumentalists that haven’t played since high school or … [Read more...]
Kingsland approves sports uniform contract
The Kingsland School Board met on September 16. Board members present included Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Kyle Rader. Also attending were Principal Scott Klavetter, Jason Thompson and Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake. Superintendent James Hecimovich was absent. No members of the general public had signed up … [Read more...]
The buzz about Madi & Daddy Honey
Don Fishbaugher and his daughter Madi enjoy spending time together, just hanging out with a few million friends. Those friends just happen to be the honeybees responsible for Madi & Daddy Honey, produced at Don’s home in southwestern Fillmore County. Regarding their honey venture, Don explained that, “I started about six years ago. It was something fun for Madi and I … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson approves wage increase for routes
New R-P Superintendent Jon Thompson, at the helm just a few months, is making some changes with the way school board meetings are conducted and detailed them at the Monday, September 16 meeting. In the past, the board agenda has included statements from Principals Angela Shepard and Jake Timm, Community Education Director Lisa Lawston, and former Athletic Director Dan … [Read more...]
Where no veteran ever dies
In less than four years since it opened on November 11, 2015, the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., has earned top honors from the National Cemetery Association (NCA). At 9 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019, local, regional, and national dignitaries gathered for an award presentation. On this beautiful morning, local veterans, their families, and … [Read more...]
Preston certifies preliminary levy
The preliminary 2020 budget and levy was adopted unanimously at the Preston City Council’s September 18 meeting. Councilman Charles Sparks was absent. The total preliminary levy for 2020 is $985,130. This will require a 4.57% property tax levy increase over 2019, or a difference of $43,084. These numbers can be reduced when the final levy is approved in December, but can not … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton, Mabel and Canton meet
A joint “brainstorming” meeting was held September 18 involving the Mabel-Canton School Board and representatives of the cities of Mabel and Canton. Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, and Diane Wilder were in attendance, so the school board had a quorum. Only two representatives each were … [Read more...]
Minnesota unemployment rate decreases to 3.3% in August Seasonally adjusted employment up 1,100 jobs overall
Minnesota gained 1,100 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased one-tenth percent to 3.3% in August, ending a nine-month stretch where the rate increased from 2.8% last October to 3.4% in July. The U.S. … [Read more...]
USDA offers disaster assistance for MN farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters
ST. PAUL, MN, September 18, 2019 — Agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, can apply through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) program. Sign-up for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program began September 11. “There is no doubt that extreme weather has greatly impacted Minnesota’s agricultural producers over … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton okays door lock and PA systems
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on September 17. All members were present (Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, High School Secretary Lynette Donald, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Diane Wilder, Board chair Cristal Adkins and Chris Loppnow). Superintendent Kuphal asked the board to consider two … [Read more...]