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...]
Rushford zoning grapples with decision; council approves recommendation
Prior to the Monday, April 22 Rushford Council meeting, the Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on whether or not to rezone a portion of Rush Creek Business Park. The zoning request was made by local business owners Leigh and Kayla Volkman for 900 Enterprise Drive. The lot fell under light industrial zoning regulations and they sought rezoning to residential to allow … [Read more...]
Tax abatement note authorized for Main Street, Chatfield lighting
Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, Inc., explained what is involved with the issuance of a $225,000 tax abatement note during a public hearing at the April 22 Chatfield City Council meeting. The General Obligation tax abatement note will be used to pay for Main St. lighting. The $225,000 noted includes funding for the lighting and fees for the bond counsel, financial … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school thanks Benson family for AED donation
During the April 18 Lanesboro School Board meeting, thanks were extended to the family of Helen Benson who donated an Automatic External Defibrillator or AED device to the Lanesboro Public School. The AED will be kept at the football field. Athletic Director Bret Klaehn had originally contacted the City of Lanesboro and Ambulance Director Deane Benson to find out how to … [Read more...]
Harmony Ambulance thanks Harmony Enterprises for 30 years of support
On March 18, Harmony Enterprises owners Steve and Umbelina Cremer were presented with a plaque at the Harmony Ambulance Service’s regular meeting. The plaque honored the way that Harmony Enterprises has supported the ambulance service and the community for over 30 years. “Because Harmony Enterprises is so willing to let these first responders go and have for more than 30 … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School Board vacancy to be filled
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on April 11. Members present were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Board Chair Cristal Adkins, High School Secretary Lynette Donald, Diane Wilder, Traci Livingood, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, and Student representative Payton Danielson. Business Manager Aimee Lake was absent. … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson reviewing options for former facilities
At the Monday, April 15 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, a number of items related to the former R-P Schools facilities were discussed. Among them, the sale of the former middle school in Peterson and proposals for the former elementary and high school in Rushford. Middle school building sale The potential sale of the former middle school building to the Maplewood … [Read more...]