The November 7 results of the special referendum, to determine if Chatfield voters would authorize the city council to issue $4,402,000 in bonds for the construction of a new swimming pool, were certified at the city council’s November 13 meeting. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. City Clerk Joel Young explained that state law requires the city council to certify election … [Read more...]
First ever Wreaths For The Fallen ceremony to take place at State Veterans Cemetery, Preston
This year, WreathsForTheFallen.org will be expanding with the addition of the new veterans cemetery in Preston, Minn. This addition will require several hundred additional honor wreaths needed to honor our country’s fallen veterans and their families at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries this year. With almost 700 additional interments at the Minnesota State Veterans … [Read more...]
Home weatherization help available
Fall breezes are blowing in holidays, as well as, colder weather and heating bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can give a one-time payment to cover a portion of heating costs. Depending on the county, additional community resources might be available for heating assistance. According to energy.gov, approximately 45% of home energy is used for heating … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
November — Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 5.3 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 increased 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.53/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the … [Read more...]
SEMCAC Awards Arts Grants
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. On November 14, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 52 grants for a total of $311,525 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern … [Read more...]
Ostrander clerk and council member resign
Christine Hyrkas will be resigning from her position as Ostrander City Clerk, and Councilmember Erin Volkart is resigning her term at the end of the year. Their letters of resignation were shared during the regular council meeting on November 8. Members in attendance were Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Hyrkas, and DJ Start. Volkart joined the meeting already in progress, and … [Read more...]
Canton meets a new face of Fillmore County
Newly employed Fillmore County EDA Director Marty Walsh paid a special visit to the Canton City Council during its regularly scheduled meeting held November 8. Walsh stated his primary purpose as wanting to introduce himself as well as to meet the ever-appreciated members of the council, in addition to briefing on a select few personal areas of interest as the newfound holder … [Read more...]
Free radon testing kits
Radon gas is found in over half of Fillmore County homes. Radon gas can cause lung cancer. The only way to know if you have radon is to test your home. To obtain a free kit stop by the sites below or contact Fillmore County Public Health at (507) 765-2636. • Friday, November 17, 2017, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., F & M Community Bank, 100 Saint Anthony Street North, Preston • … [Read more...]
Free rapid HIV screenings
Semcac Clinic’s clinicians will be coming to Rushford on November 28, 2017, and providing Free Rapid HIV Screenings at the Tenborg Building, located at 113 East Jessie Street in Rushford, from 1:30-4 p.m. (This is the same building where Semcac’s Senior Dining and Rushford Food Shelf are located.) The testing will be free of charge to everyone. You do NOT need to have health … [Read more...]
Preston approves Bunge development agreement
At the November 6 Preston City Council meeting the final language for a development agreement for the North Street Project was approved unanimously. The agreement with Andrew Bunge, Bunge Construction, Inc., requires Bunge to purchase the property owned by Jerome McCallson. There is a purchase agreement with McCallson and it can be executed with the approval of the development … [Read more...]