At the February 26 school board meeting, High School Principal Heath Olstad updated the Fillmore Central School Board on how the newly implemented Flex Learning Days have been going. He noted that things got off to a rough start as the first time students had a Flex Learning Day, they ended up with four in a row thanks to bad weather. After that first block of time, feedback … [Read more...]
Rushford approves new library director, preps for project assessments
The Rushford City Council has voted to approve a recommendation from the Rushford Public Library board to hire Beth Nelson to fill the shoes of current Library Director Susan Hart, who gave notice of her retirement late last year. She has served in the position for 20 years. Nelson is a local resident currently who had worked as a library aide for Rushford-Peterson School … [Read more...]
College News
Fall 2018 Graduations •Minnesota State University, Mankato: Mackenzie Nelson, Canton, BS, Automotive Engineering Technology Magna Cum Laude; Nicholas Ebner, Preston, BS, Chemistry: ACS, Magna Cum Laude; Sara Schultz, Preston, BS, Interdisciplinary Studies, Summa Cum Laude; Sarah Meyer, Rushford, MS, Reading; Josiah Nelson, Rushford, BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude; … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Middle facility woes; board approves new bid on old building
The R-P School Board voted 6:1 to approve the sale of the former R-P Middle School facility, located in Peterson, at the February 25 meeting. The board appeared somewhat reluctant to approve the winning bid and did put contingencies on the purchase agreement. The Maplewood Group, represented by Roger Anderson, was the winning bidder. Last August, the board approved sale of the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school district continues to fine tune upcoming facility project
Lanesboro School Board member Steve Storhoff gave the Facility Committee report at the February 21 Lanesboro School Board meeting. The facility project plans are continuing to be reviewed and tweaked by the committee before they are finalized. Storhoff noted that it’s an ongoing process. More information on the project can be found under the Future Facility Project tab on the … [Read more...]
Making the world a better place for owls
Owls are a fascinating topic for many people, and the International Festival of Owls is recognizing two individuals who have made a difference for owls in their respective regions and around the world. Dr. Paula Enriquez of Chiapas, Mexico, and Dr. Richard Raid of the University of Florida are receiving awards in March for their work making the world a better place for … [Read more...]
Special activities at the 2019 International Festival of Owls
The International Festival of Owls is now in its 17th year. Many events have become annual staples, like the live owl programs, international owl art contest, photography contest, pellet dissection, nest box building, owl prowls, banquet, World Owl Hall of Fame awards, and Sunday birding trip. But this year we’ll have several very special activities, including some free, during … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office to host free seminar on common scams
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite the public to attend a seminar on common scams. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at the Lanesboro Community Center. The seminar will focus on the most common types of scams experienced in Fillmore County, for example, IRS scams, elder scams and online scams. This free seminar will last … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants
The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250 - $1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim Haugen at (507) 467-2242 or (507) … [Read more...]
Maintain a safe school bus stop
School buses are safe modes of transportation for children. Statistics from Transport Canada indicate that transportation by school bus is safer than by passenger car. School buses are large and heavy vehicles that protect riders during collisions. School buses also help keep a greater number of passenger vehicles off of the roads during high-traffic school times. The … [Read more...]