The Fillmore County Board at its August 7 meeting continued the process of reviewing 2019 budget proposals from individual departments. Lisa Dierks, Southeast University of Minnesota Extension regional director, discussed an agreement between U of M Extension and Fillmore County. The agreement reflects a 2.2% increase for 2019 and a 2% increase for both 2020 and 2021. The … [Read more...]
Peterson mulls over projects
The Peterson Council meeting, Wednesday, August 8, saw discussion of several small city projects either underway or in the planning stages. Absent from the meeting were City Clerk Chris Grindland and Councilor Dave Colbenson. Several municipal buildings are slated for upgrades. The public restrooms at the city park will need some minor alterations, including replacement of the … [Read more...]
Mabel ponders zoning permit changes
The Mabel City Council has received a number of concerns from citizens about the current rules and process for getting a permit when citizens plan to make improvements on their properties. This was a main topic of discussion when the council met in regular session August 8. Members in attendance included Liz Folstad, Gary Morken, Mayor James Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
August 6 — Gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.79/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that is unchanged versus last week to $2.86/g, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices on August 6 in Minnesota have ranged widely over the … [Read more...]
Brand home in Rushford total loss
Rushford resident Robert Brand was not home when a fire began in his home on July 25. No one was injured, however he and the firefighters were not able to gain entry to save anything. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Robert with expenses. See https://www.gofundme.com/support-for-brand-house-fire. … [Read more...]
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery of Preston featured in videos
“It will be a source of pride for the Preston area,” states Robert Gross, Cemetery Administrator at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery location in Preston, Minn. The staff at the veterans cemetery were contacted a few weeks ago that the Preston site had been one of only two veterans cemeteries chosen in the nation to be featured in a series of videos. The second location … [Read more...]
Pam’s Off Sale Liquor opens in Harmony
Paul, Pam, and Jordan Brand know a thing or two about running a store in small town Minnesota. They’ve been operating Pam’s Corner Convenience in Rushford since 2005, and opened an off-sale liquor store there in 2012. They have now brought their expertise to their new store, Pam’s Off Sale Liquor, in downtown Harmony. Regarding their location, Paul Brand said, “It was called … [Read more...]
Fountain rescinds motion; puts chicken ordinance on November ballot
After months of discussing whether or not to allow the keeping of chickens within city limits, the Fountain Council has taken steps to put the issue on the general election ballot Tuesday, November 6. Resident Emily Root first approached the council in May with a detailed plan for a secure coop in which to house 10 hens. At the time, the council did not have further questions … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
July 30 — Gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.75/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.1 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.84/g, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices on July 30 in Minnesota have ranged … [Read more...]
2018 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
Cat Champion, Marshall Bleifus; Reserve, Marshall Bleifus Child and Family Development Champion, Ella Kleve; Reserve Kate Kleve Clothing Constructed Champion, Sophia Mnti; Reserve, Emma Rowen Clothing Purchased Champion, Avalon Jacoton; Reserve, Emarie Jacoton Club Banner Champion, Norway Go Getters; Reserve, Lanesboro Livewiers Club Community Pride … [Read more...]