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...]
Houston School Board hears praise of new math intervention program
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham, Board Chair Stillin and Board members Bonner, Wilson, Carlson, Norlien, and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the evening’s agenda and approved a resolution to go … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update
November 20 - Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.48/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.54/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including … [Read more...]
Rushford Village responds to City of Rushford study
Not terribly surprisingly, Rushford Village Mayor Gordon Johnson expressed disappointment at the handling of recent council action in the City of Rushford. At the November 13 meeting, the Rushford Council approved a study of a piece of property owned by Lorraine Woxland, abutting Rushford borders, which is situated within the City of Rushford Village’s jurisdiction. The study … [Read more...]
R-P Board approves e-learning guidelines with concerns
In its second year, e-learning days are prompting concern from some parents and some on the school board. At the Monday, November 20 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, the new guidelines for the program were presented by the district for approval. Superintendent Chuck Ehler reiterated that concerns were incorporated when the new guidelines were drafted. The program was … [Read more...]
Lanesboro long term planning committee presents report to school board
Board member Steve Snyder gave an update on the Finance and Facilities Long Term Planning Committee at the November 16 Lanesboro School Board meeting. The committee has been working to fulfill its mission, which is to empower students and offer them a quality education. “We have a fund balance so we can make some smart, proactive decisions,” Snyder said. He added that the … [Read more...]