ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use extra caution during plowing and snow removal operations. MnDOT snowplows have already been involved in crashes with the public this year. “Our snowplow operators are seeing inattentive drivers, motorists driving too close to the plow and motorists driving too fast for conditions,” said Todd … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
November 26 — Gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.41/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 7.8 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.53/g, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices on November 26 in Minnesota have … [Read more...]
Preston 2019 budget/levy presented
City Administrator Joe Hoffman presented details of the proposed 2019 budget/levy at the city council’s December 3 meeting. The presentation was an opportunity for the public to hear the details and to make comments on the proposed budget/levy, as required by state law. No one from the public attended this meeting. The proposed levy includes a 5% increase over 2018, or an … [Read more...]
Red Kettle opportunities
The Salvation Army Northern Division has been serving people in need in Minnesota and North Dakota for more than 125 years. We provide basic needs assistance, housing, youth services, rehabilitation, disaster relief, counseling and more. Corporate office is in Roseville, Minn. The Fillmore County budget covers areas of assistance (utilities, rent, gas vouchers, etc.), Easter … [Read more...]
Houston County Historical Society Open House
The Houston County Historical Society will host their annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 9, 12-3 p.m. The museum is filled with beautiful Christmas displays created by Janene Hosch and Lolita St. Mary. This year the Society is having a celebration of Christmas trees including patriotic, snowball, circus, gold and pink … [Read more...]
College News
Summer 2018 Graduations • Rochester Community and Technical College: Hannah House, Chatfield, DIP, Practical Nursing; Kelsey Wooner, Chatfield, DIP, Practical Nursing; Braden Hanson, Lanesboro, AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Rebecca Olson, Lanesboro, DIP, Practical Nursing; Bailey Gartner, Preston, AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Tisha Doherty, Spring Valley, AA, 2+2 Social … [Read more...]
Sidewalk issue in Chatfield
As part of the 2019 Highway 52 improvement project, installation of a sidewalk on the west side of the highway from Highway 30 north to the southern edge of the north entrance to the car dealership (near the city limits), has become an issue for some property owners in Chatfield. The city council at its November 26 meeting after a lengthy discussion decided to support requests … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2018 Charity Drive
The 2018 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. Even without the door-to-door solicitations, we raised $5,725 in mailed-in donations. This is down from the $6,200 raised in 2017. Proceeds from the drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds was as follows, plus expenses: Harmony Public Library, $500; Harmony … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school referendum passes with an impressive 70% of vote
“Thank you to all of our Lanesboro community for coming to all of our (proposed facilities project) meetings over the last several months,” Superintendent Matt Schultz said at the November 15 Lanesboro School Board meeting. On November 6, nearly 70% of Lanesboro residents voted to approve the general obligation bond for $7.135 million for the renovations and additions to the … [Read more...]
Chatfield Brass Band Community Christmas Concert to be held December 9
Get in the Christmas spirit with the Chatfield Brass Band as they present their annual Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Historic Potter Auditorium. You won’t want to miss this program which includes Tom Barnes narrating “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Jerry Barrett soloing on “Toy Trumpet,” Joe Chase singing “White Christmas,” the Wit’s End … [Read more...]