December 27 - Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.21/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.28/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. … [Read more...]
Preston discusses curbside snow removal
The Preston City Council met for the first time in 2017 on January 3. Newly elected council member Holly Zuck and reelected Mayor Kurt Reicks and councilman David Collett recited their oath of office before addressing the evening’s agenda. Public Works Director Jim Bakken lead a discussion on options for curbside snow removal. He noted that every year there are some … [Read more...]
Walk like a penguin to avoid wintertime slips and falls
Although a winter wonderland may be beautiful, we all know snow and ice can cause injury from slips and falls. In fact, the Injury Facts 2016 report released by the National Safety Council concludes that slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of injury related deaths for adults 65 years and older. Kristen Heffern, ARNP, occupational health nurse practitioner at … [Read more...]
Considering an uncertain time in our history
By Yvonne Nyenhuis On January 20 we will enter a “brave new world.” There are those who will look to God for salvation and those who will look to President-elect Donald Trump to “save us.” When it comes to God, he created “man” with the ability to reason. He expects us to solve our own problems. This leaves us with a startling reality, Donald Trump residing in the Oval … [Read more...]
Red Cross helping a family of five following fire in Peterson
ROCHESTER, MN, December. 27, 2016 - American Red Cross volunteers are helping a family of five after a home fire on Digger Road in Peterson, Minn. Following devastating home fires, Red Cross volunteers connect with those affected and provide assistance for their immediate emergency needs, including emotional support and help with long-term recovery planning. Nationwide … [Read more...]
Student films chronicling change in Lanesboro for Smithsonian project
Premiere at St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28. Lanesboro, MN. – For four months in 2016, three Lanesboro area students worked diligently on Lanesboro Arts’ Youth Access Technology Project (YATP), a local history media project of impressive scope and quality. Supported by the Smithsonian Institute’s Stories from Main Street program, … [Read more...]
Root River 1W1P final plan approved
13 local government units each will decide whether to adopt document Preston, MN – Better water management in the Root River Watershed is moving forward. On Monday, December 19, the Policy Committee of the Root River One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) voted unanimously to approve the final draft of the water management plan at a meeting in Chatfield. Root River 1W1P’s … [Read more...]
Call for entries for 2019 Exhibition Gallery shows at Lanesboro Arts
LANESBORO, MN - Announcing a call for entries for artwork to exhibit in solo or two-person shows in the Exhibition Gallery at Lanesboro Arts in 2019. Nationally known Lanesboro Arts is located at 103 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro, Minn., and attracts thousands of visitors each year to its galleries and year-round arts programs and events. Lanesboro was named one of … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central approves levy
The Fillmore Central School Board opened their December 19 meeting with the annual Truth In Taxation hearing. There were no visitors for the hearing, so the board members reviewed the information given in the presentation by Superintendent Richard Keith before approving the $1,579,429.26 levy. The revenue collected in 2015-16 came to $8,953,871, and $8,855,190 was the amount … [Read more...]
CUPs for winery/event center
Dean and Lisa Erickson discussed their applications for two conditional use permits (CUP) at the December 15 meeting of the Fillmore County planning commission. During the public hearings, their detailed expansion and construction plans at the Windy Willow Vineyard located in Section 9, Preston Township were described. Both CUPs, for a Farm Winery and for an Ag Tourism … [Read more...]