There are not many places where you will find farmers in tutus, firemen running bases backwards and merchants grabbing corn cobs, but all this and much more will be happening on Saturday, July 28 in Fountain, Minn. The games will be sponsored by the Fountain 150th Anniversary committee as a fundraiser for next year’s 150th Anniversary celebration. There will be two softball … [Read more...]
New fair exhibit is an eye-opening experience
Hidden in Plain Sight is a new exhibit at the Fillmore County Fair this year. If you’re a parent, grandparent or anyone who has a young person in their life, you won’t want to miss it. The free exhibit is a mock teen bedroom that contains items that are warning signs of drug and alcohol use. Adults are allowed to walk through the exhibit with a checklist to try to identify … [Read more...]
Big changes at the Fillmore County Fair
Oh, what to do, what to do... of course, the Fillmore County Fair! The fair is a changing, or actually, it is going back to it’s original purpose. The fair began in Fillmore County in June 1885 for the purpose of farmers being able to show the success of their hard work. As time went by, and with the introduction and growth of 4-H, the farmer side, known as open class, of … [Read more...]
End of an era as Herman’s Standard closes
“It’s going to be different,” says Herman Miller, owner of Herman’s Standard Station in Fountain, Minn., about his upcoming retirement and closure of the business on Friday, July 27, 2018, after 47 years in business. Herman and his wife Linda, who own and operate the business together, will both be retiring after decades of serving the residents of Fillmore County. “In … [Read more...]
Questions about having chickens in Fountain ruffles some feathers
As the Fountain City Council met on July 11, 2018, the topic of residents keeping chickens in town was on the agenda, which has been the case for several months. All council members were present at the meeting including Mayor Richard Kujath, Jim Schott, Bryan Ostby, David Gudmundson, Chad Wangen and City Clerk Ronda Flattum. Listed in the fourth slot on the agenda, Mayor … [Read more...]
Rushford seeking changes at county, state levels
The Monday, July 9 Rushford Council meeting saw no official action on general business. However, two topics that affect the city and its residents were discussed at length. City Administrator Tony Chladek has taken a lead position, along with Krista Ross, of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO), and Tara Johnson, Library Director for Lanesboro Public Library. The aim of … [Read more...]
County transition to complete managed IT services
The county board approved a transition plan from the current Information Technology staff to complete managed IT services at their July 10 meeting. At the last board meeting, a three-year contract with Marco for 24/7 coverage was approved. The transition to Marco complete managed IT services is to be complete by October 15. This service will eliminate the need for the IT … [Read more...]
Canton questions validity of variance permit
A majority of the brief amount of time that elapsed during the regularly scheduled Canton City Council meeting on July 12 related to the topic of a variance permit for a privacy fence desired by Nicholas and Kayla Nichols. The wish for the fence, anticipated to enclose the entire yard, is said to have stemmed from Kayla’s plans to open a daycare in the near future. However, … [Read more...]
Gas prices climb as summer driving begins, POET calls on EPA to move quickly for E15 relief Year-round E15 sales would save drivers up to 15 cents/gallon
June 1, 2018 – With nationwide gas prices hitting a four-year high – above $3 per gallon – POET is calling on the EPA to give summer drivers access to high-octane E15 fuel and save consumers as much as 15 cents per gallon. E15, a 15% biofuel blend, is currently available in 29 states and more than 1,300 U.S. locations. However, most retailers do not offer the low-cost fuel … [Read more...]
Rushford Village rehashes old issues
The future of the Benson Lane Project has been in limbo for some time as the Rushford Village Council works with engineering firm Bolton & Menk to determine the best path forward. Initially, options were narrowed down to two culvert alternates and Bolton & Menk began preliminary design work on each. In early June, council discussion indicated some reluctance to spend … [Read more...]