Healthcare providers recommend that infants over six months, children and adults, including women who are pregnant, get a flu vaccine. Getting vaccinated not only helps protect you from the flu, it helps protect those you come in contact with. Flu shots will be given on a walk-in, first come, first serve basis at Rushford Clinic, 109 W. Jessie Street in Rushford, Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Houston Planning Commission balancing financial with future
The Houston County Planning Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016. This was the first commission meeting since September 6, 2016, and the commission passed the previous meeting’s minutes without debate. Present at the meeting were Jim Edwards, Tony Shultz, Krin Abraham, City Administrator Christina Peterson, and Vice-chairman Vicki … [Read more...]
Maintenance Supervisor Schultz to head solid waste department
Restructuring of the Solid Waste Department following the retirement of solid waste administrator Jon Martin took a step forward at the county board’s November 1 meeting. County Engineer Ron Gregg had considered taking over as department head of Solid Waste, but declined to take on the additional responsibility for the pay offered. Building maintenance supervisor Terry … [Read more...]
Flower shops will collect tons of food for charity
SIOUX FALLS, SD - Florists across central United States will gather over 20 tons of food for those in need November 7-12, 2016. Dubbed “Caring Rose Week,” the stores are deeply discounting bouquets of one dozen roses, and accepting canned goods as partial payment. Florists in each community designate a food-distribution charity in their area. The canned goods collected are … [Read more...]
Give to the Max in Preston on November 17
The Preston Area Community Foundation (PACF) is gearing up for “Give to the Max Day,” which is set for Thursday, November 17. Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s statewide day of giving. This is the fifth consecutive year PACF has participated in this event, with all donations going into the endowment fund. The endowment fund and earnings are used locally for worthwhile … [Read more...]
2016-2017 Rushford-Peterson National Honor Society
Current members: Neil Courrier, Noah Carlson, Halle Bauer, Ashley Agrimson, Sarah Mensing, Logan Quimby, Nathan Wick, Andrea Larson, Brianna Koop, Abby Wieser and Nell Himlie. Inductees: Nicole Blagsvedt, Olivia Hoff, Anna Kjos, Mikayla Crawford, Joy Hundorf, Aaron Munson, Tovah Schroeder, Savannah Skalet, And Ben Ansell. Guest speaker: Mrs. Kelly Smith. High school … [Read more...]
Ostrander repairs and park damage discussed
The Ostrander City Council met on November 1, with all members present: Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start. Police Chief Tom Mosher informed the council of an incident in which a person caused extensive damages to the city park on October 27, by driving through the park repeatedly. Chief Mosher said the vehicle’s tires tore … [Read more...]
Mabel Lumber fills the need for local building supplies
By Julie Little Orel Tollefson has had the notion of opening a lumber store ever since Hagen Lumber in Mabel closed 15 years ago. He knew that with his busy construction business (Tollefson Construction) he would always have at least one steady customer. But he wanted a partner. His sons had helped him, learning the building trade with hands-on experience throughout their … [Read more...]
American flag etiquette
The American flag symbolizes many things to many people. While the American flag is proudly displayed in millions of buildings and homes across the United States year-round, it tends to draw special attention each summer, when Americans celebrate their independence on July 4. The Flag Code formalizes and unifies the standards of respect that must be given to the flag, even … [Read more...]
American Legion winter coat and food shelf drive
The Chatfield American Legion and Auxiliary will be holding its annual winter coat drive and food shelf donations plea on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Chatfield Methodist Church Hall. We will be looking for good, clean jackets, coats, and boots for ladies, men, and children. Food shelf donations of canned goods, boxed foods, cereals and cash donations are … [Read more...]