Ask anybody over the age of around 20 about September 11, and they can probably tell you in detail where they were and what they were doing when they first heard the news of the terrorist attack. The memories and horror from that day are seared into our minds as Americans. For Josh Krage, September 11 is especially poignant. In 2001, he was Corporal Joshua A. Krage in the … [Read more...]
Wykoff First Responders in stable condition
The Wykoff Ambulance service was decommissioned over 10 years ago, due to funding constraints. Since then, the First Responders crew has worked to fill that void, but times have been tough, both from a financial perspective, and from a personnel standpoint. Director Teresa Swenson explained that although the service was previously in a very precarious position, things have … [Read more...]
Preston native earns prestigious award
Ryan Quanrud recalls always wanting to serve in law enforcement. “It was always something I wanted to do; since I was a little kid. I just knew I was going to be a police officer,” he says. Growing up, Quanrud saw the life of emergency services first hand. Both his father and grandfather served with the Preston Fire Department. His grandfather also worked as a probation … [Read more...]
The Shop Salon
The Shop Salon is in its one year anniversary and is situated in beautiful downtown Rushford, Minn., at Pam’s Corner. Nikki Johnson is the owner and a hairstylist as well. But one must know that this is not a stereotypical hair salon and Miss Nikki Johnson is not your run of the mill hair dresser. She is much more than that and has a wonderful and heartwarming story about her … [Read more...]
Preston’s JailHouse Inn – A Bed & Breakfast worth going to jail for
Preston’s only and longtime bed & breakfast, the JailHouse Inn, has new owners and they’re a perfect match for each other. Dorle Kaase, along with husband, Tom, who is the Fillmore County Sheriff, purchased the historic 1869 gem July 31. “Running a Bed & Breakfast has been a dream of mine off and on for many years,” says Dorle Kaase. “ I never thought it would become a … [Read more...]
Protect your horse, vaccinate for West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus can be fatal for your horse. Harmony/Cresco veterinarian Dr. Lynn Aggen reported that the first case of West Nile Virus in the area this year was officially confirmed in McIntire, Iowa, near Riceville. The Amish-owned horse died and another horse, also Amish owned, died from what was expected to be WNV, although not officially confirmed. A third case of WNV … [Read more...]
Rushford Village looking ahead to system data collection
The Rushford Village Council met Tuesday, September 4. Of the few agenda items, the one that garnered the most conversation was with guest Tom Kopperud, of NES (Norman’s Electric Service). The topic was the possible installation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for the city well and lift station. Kopperud discussed options related to a 2012 quote … [Read more...]
Future of Fountain’s chicken ordinance heads back to zoning board
In August, the Fountain Council voted to place the hotly debated issue over the keeping of chickens within city limits on the November ballot. At the time, City Attorney Dwight Luhmann recommended against the decision, instead recommending the issue go back to Planning and Zoning for review. He suggested the board put together a potential Chicken Ordinance and bring a … [Read more...]
County 2019 budget takes shape
For the last several weeks, department heads have been reviewing their proposed 2019 budgets with commissioners during county board meetings. Budgets reviewed at the September 4 meeting included those related to community services, the sheriff’s department, soil and water conservation district, and the coordinator/auditor/treasurer offices. Having completed this preliminary … [Read more...]
Ostrander water and well issues
On September 4, prior to the regular Ostrander City Council meeting, a public information meeting was held to inform the public about Phase two of the city’s infrastructure project. Bryan Holtz of Bolton & Menk covered the project timelines, funding and scope. Members in attendance were Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, and DJ … [Read more...]