Thanks to a record breaking Scholastic book fair, 200 new books were able to be purchased for the elementary school library. Principal Heath Olstad thanked Jill Eerdmans, Diane Hadoff, Nancy Byrne, Nancy Dahly, Denise Paulson, Charlene Mensink, Cheryl Schumacher, and Joanie Johnson for the time they spent running the book fair. Kali Olstad from Smith & Schafer presented … [Read more...]
22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights is December 9
RUSHFORD, MN – Merchants Bank in Rushford is proud to present the 22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. on December 9. Merchants Bank is inviting individuals and businesses to be in the parade. If interested, all you need to do is to call (507) 864-7744. It’s a great night for family fun for area residents. It begins with the Parade of Lights, and is … [Read more...]
Preston Veteran to be honored at Christmas tree dedication ceremony
On Sunday, December 10, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate this year’s Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Amos Anderson, a former Preston resident and U.S. Veteran. The ceremony will be held in front of Preston City Hall in Preston, Minn. and will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will include a welcome from the PACC Executive Director and … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Legion kicks off campaign
The city of Lanesboro is fortunate to have beautiful old buildings which make up its downtown National Historic District. Those buildings come at a cost, however; they must be maintained and done so within guidelines which “come with the territory” of historic districts. One of those lovely “Grand Old Dames” is now in need of one of those expensive repairs. Lanesboro’s … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hires EMTs and WWTP operator
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session November 27 with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council voted to hire Megan Neuzil and John Dols as EMTs. The council then approved the hiring of Luverne Maier as operator … [Read more...]
Make a sober ride a holiday tradition Friends don’t let friends drink and drive: Extra DWI patrols on Fillmore County roads through December 30
Eating good food, spending time with family, exchanging gifts – holiday celebrations in Minnesota may include any number of traditions. A holiday activity that should never become a tradition is driving home after drinking alcohol. Choices to drive drunk have contributed to 27 deaths on Minnesota roads from the day before Thanksgiving through December 30 in the last five years … [Read more...]
New programs implemented in Chatfield Schools
The Chatfield School Board met on November 20, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, and Amy Jeffers were present along with Superintendent Harris, administrative assistant, Lorri Lowrey; business manager, Karyl Lyons and technology integration specialist, Kristi Cook. Board members Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon … [Read more...]
Counterfeits in area prompt call for vigilance
Area businesses are being cautioned to give careful inspection of cash received following an early November incidence of counterfeit money in Rushford. An email from the Rushford Peterson Chamber of Commerce went out to local businesses November 13 warning them to be vigilant. “I’ve had a couple responses thanking the Chamber for passing along the news and I haven’t heard of … [Read more...]
Houston County Historical Society Old Fashioned Christmas
The Houston County Historical Society will hold their annual Old Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, December 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, 12-3 p.m. The museum has been decorated with several beautiful Christmas Trees with decorations belonging to Janene Hosch, Lolita St. Mary and Janice Doering of Caledonia. Of special interest are pedal tractors from the … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Superintendent lays groundwork for the future
Superintendent Gary Kuphal came on board in August and has been busy laying the groundwork for the future of School District #238. At the November Mabel-Canton School Board meeting, Kuphal said, “I believe that one of the reasons I was hired was to get policies, plans and goals in place so everyone knows where we’re going and how we’re going to get there.” Kuphal has met with … [Read more...]