After nearly a year of back and forth discussion, the City of Fountain has maintained its stance that the keeping of chickens within city limits will be prohibited. The decision was noted at the brief Wednesday, February 6 council meeting. The issue was first raised in May of 2018 when resident Emily Root and her family requested to keep 10 laying hens on their large city lot. … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff offers Homesteading Workshop March 9 and 10
Whether you have a backyard plot or acres of land, the Homesteading Weekend Workshop at Eagle Bluff will help you create an outdoors environment you can be proud of for years to come. This series of classes in Beekeeping, Apple Grafting, Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation and Organic Gardening will be offered for the first time on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10. The … [Read more...]
Rushford Village fights mother nature in water backup
The Tuesday, February 5 Rushford Village Council meeting was brief, but the council in attendance hit at a number of minor items as well as several issues brought on by the recent weather. Mayor Gordon Johnson and Councilor Chad Rasmussen were absent. Acting Mayor Dennis Overland conducted the meeting. The recent thaw of snow in city culverts in south Rushford saw a … [Read more...]
County approves updated job descriptions and classification chart
At the February 5 county board meeting, Tessia Melvin, David Drown Associates Company management consultant, reviewed the months long process and results of the county’s compensation and classification study project. The focus of the study was to evaluate job descriptions and assign compensation classifications. The process included reviewing job descriptions and assigning … [Read more...]
Top ranking area Junior High Knowledge Bowl teams announced
Sixty-six teams from 18 area districts participated in 2018-2019 Junior High Knowledge Bowl. Teams competed in round robin competitions in October, November, and December. Each team then competed in the sub-regional competitions in January and the top nine teams from each of the three tiers advanced to regional. The competitions consist of one written (60 questions) and four … [Read more...]
Local teacher a candidate for Minnesota Teacher of the Year
ST. PAUL, MN, January 18, 2019 – The 2019 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be chosen from a field of 168 candidates. These candidates have accepted their nominations and completed the required materials to become eligible for the honor. The number of candidates this year is the third-most in the 55-year history of the award. This year’s program will name the 55th Minnesota … [Read more...]
Rowing classes at Studio 223
By Maddie Smith Do you want to get in shape, but don’t idolize the idea of running alone for five miles a day in the harsh Minnesota weather? Believe it or not, you’re not in the minority! Combining healthy habits, fun times, teamwork, and self-growth is all possible at Studio 223. Studio 223 offers a variety of classes, ranging from TRX (suspension training that uses body … [Read more...]
It’s never too late!
How many times have you made the New Year’s resolution to get in shape, but never did? You’re not alone, and as we age, it gets harder and harder. The thought of getting in shape is daunting, and as a result, nothing changes. Tina Kerns is excited about changing that. Kerns is the program coordinator for Active Aging Programs with Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota. “As … [Read more...]
Rural Houston County student media stories to premiere February 9
How many high school students can say this: “This project showed me how much our community members support one another in their businesses and their everyday ventures.” Or, this: “I learned many things about the transportation aspect of life before I came to live here.” Two Houston County students embarked on an ambitious project in 2018 to research how the local work history … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council approves Bobcat purchase
Spring Valley City Council met held January 28. All council members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Mike Hadland, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No citizens had signed up to address the council. Regarding plans for the city to purchase a Bobcat “Toolcat” vehicle, Zimmer said, “This is actually a budgeted item,” but she … [Read more...]