The Chatfield City Council, at their April 24 meeting, approved the televising of 6,743 feet of sanitary sewer line. Most of the city’s sanitary sewer system was televised in 2012. Brian Burkholder explained that in 2012 about 2,500 feet of sewer line under Highway 52 was found to be in poor condition. It is expected that the highway will be overlayed in 2019. It is prudent to … [Read more...]
MiEnergy Cooperative announces Youth Tour winners
CRESCO, IA | RUSHFORD, MN, April 12, 2017— Barbara Schwickerath, a junior at New Hampton High School, and Noah Carlson, a junior at Houston High School, each won an educational-filled week of adventure in Washington D.C. as MiEnergy Cooperative’s Youth Tour Contest winners. Both will be among a group of 1,600 students sponsored by electric cooperatives from across the country … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton students partner with Luther College for special project
“I liked that we got to meet with people who are going to be teachers someday.” “I liked that we got to talk in real time.” “It was pretty cool!” Students of Ruth Ann Sacquitne’s fifth grade English class at Mabel-Canton Public School had only good things to say about their recent project they completed in partnership with a junior class from Luther College. Sacquitne, a … [Read more...]
Local woman raises EDS awareness
You may not see it by looking at her, but Hannah Wingert lives with pain every day of her life due to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. If you have never heard of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome you are in the majority, which is why Wingert wants to spread the word hoping to help as many people as she can. Wingert, who is a member of the Fillmore County Journal family as a reporter states, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley rabbit and hay issues discussed
The Spring Valley City Council opened their regular meeting. All members were present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). A citizen addressed the council regarding her family’s pet rabbits, asking that they be allowed to keep them, stating, “They’re pets, they’re family members,” and she explained that … [Read more...]
Rushford EDA zeroing in on goals
At the Monday, April 24 city council meeting, more than six items of recommendation were presented to the council by the Economic Development Authority (EDA). Among them a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development report and details of Micro Grant Funds and Revolving Loan Fund activity. Most notable in the recommendation was a four-page document detailing the … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central recognizes Ann Sparks for 21 years of teaching
Art teacher Ann Sparks was presented with a plaque recognizing her years of service to Fillmore Central at the April 25 school board meeting. Sparks is retiring after 21 years of teaching. A donation in the amount of $4,536.90 for the AED, weight room, vertical testing, and timing system was accepted with gratitude by the board, as well as a donation of $1,790.00 for the Hudl … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson looks for answers to baseball concerns
At the Monday, April 24 R-P School Board meeting, concerned parent Steve Highum brought concerns from the parents of baseball team members to light. The concern stems from heavily reduced game opportunity for the junior varsity squad. The number of games for the 2017 season had been drastically reduced. “This is a big blow to our kids,” said Highum. “How are they supposed to … [Read more...]
County discusses state auditor’s assessment
Fillmore County’s audit for 2015 was conducted by Eide Bailly LLP. Over a quarter of Minnesota counties hired a private firm to do their audit in 2015. State Auditor Rebecca Otto asked for a review of county audits conducted by private CPA firms. A report was released, “Assessing the Adequacy of 2015 County Audits Performed by Private CPA Firms.” Manager Joel Stencel and Brian … [Read more...]
Becoming a storm spotter
There is no better time to take storm spotter training than during Severe Weather Awareness Week on a rainy night with thunder booms and lightning flashes taking place outside. Although Fillmore County was only under a slight risk of severe thunderstorms, it was a good reminder that we should always be aware of the weather conditions in and around our area. Severe Weather … [Read more...]