Recently hired Lanesboro Superintendent Matt Schultz was pleased to say that the 2016-17 school year was off to a great start. He has been enjoying working with the staff and wished to recognize transportation director Chad Wangen for the fantastic job he does handling the bus and van scheduling. Schultz spent some time observing Wangen at work and was impressed with how he … [Read more...]
Golden Happenings
By Betty Dowe Calling for any person 55 and older! You are invited to the Senior Room of the Harmony Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. This will be the first meeting to discuss the interest in educational programs and socials for the 55+ seniors. A questionnaire will go out with the Harmony phone bill this month or you can pick one up at First Southeast Bank … [Read more...]
Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations during National Preparedness Month
ST. PAUL, MN (Sept. 19, 2016) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and platelets this fall to help restock the shelves following a significant summer shortage to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Through the first two weeks of September, the Red Cross is down more than 10,000 donations from what is needed to replenish the blood … [Read more...]
Minnesota Amublance Association honors Rep. Greg Davids
Implementation of Root River 1W1P just months away
After over two years of cooperative efforts of six southeastern Minnesota counties, the process to create and implement the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P), which encompasses the entire Root River watershed of about 1.3 million acres, is nearing completion. In June 2014, the Root River watershed became one of the five large watersheds in the state to serve as a pilot program … [Read more...]
Frustrations mount for Rushford Village over road project
After hearing frustrations from the city council, project engineering firm, and residents (as noted by council members), it appears that Rushford Village’s frustrations with work in the south Rushford area of the city continue to mount. At the Tuesday, September 20 Rushford Village Council meeting Bolton & Menk Engineer Josh Pope gave the council an update and project progress … [Read more...]
Florenceville-Granger tractor pull attracts more than 60 pullers
GRANGER, MN - Despite the threat of storms, a large crowd of tractor pullers and fans turned out for the annual event on August 27. The rain held off, and a total of 144 pulls provided great entertainment. Classes at the pull included Farmstock and Sportsman. Results are as follows: 400 Farmstock: 1. Dennis Eiken, Harmony, Minn., WD45, 248.2; 2. Alex Reimann, Whalan, … [Read more...]
Employers cut 1,500 jobs in August… Unemployment rate at 4%
ST. PAUL – Employment in Minnesota fell by 1,500 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency said the state has added 40,629 jobs over the past year, a gain of 1.4%, U.S. job growth in the past 12 months was 1.7%. The state’s seasonally adjusted employment … [Read more...]
Annual Arlin Falck Foundation grant notification
Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grants shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Fillmore County and Houston County, Minnesota and Allamakee County and Winneshiek County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 … [Read more...]
Community is one reason I live in the Midwest
There are many reasons why I live in the Midwest and the strength of our local communities is one of the primary ones. Community strength can be seen in many ways, but one of the most profound is when you see neighbors helping neighbors who are in need. On August 23, 2016 our neighbors in northeast Iowa experienced an historic flood. The area received intense rainfall … [Read more...]